5 Cuts to a 'Perfect' Cross-Cut Sled

The cross cut sled is probably the most important jig in your shop. Here, William will explain the theory and calculations to enable anyone to get a sled dead on square. He will show his tips and techniques for constructing the sled.

Formula for calculating Error: (A-B) ÷ 4 ÷ Length of 5th cut x Distance between pivot point and the point of adjustment = Error

Material List:
Runners: 5/16" x 3/4" x 30"
Base: 1/2" x 34" x 30"
Front Fence: 1-1/2" x 5" x 30"
Rear Fence: 1-1/2" x 5" x 26"

[budj]

After 8 years I still come back to watch this with every new sled. Thanks for your great content.

[fredastaire]

After 9 years, no one compares to the quality and attention to detail as you.

Thank you so much for your willingness to share your knowledge and skill with the world.

🙏🏾 I am ever so grateful!!

[Halloween]

For woodworkers, building a crosscut sled is like a blacksmith making his first set of tongs; building the tools you need to launch into many different directions. This has to be one of the best videos on making a crosscut sled I have ever seen.

[sesacarreras]

Not only are you a talented woodworker you're also an extremely talented teacher. Thank you

[natalielewis]

Mr. Ng,
I want to thank the heck out of you. For the first time in my life I made a perfect 45degree cut. I was an absolute expert at filling in a less or more than 45 angle cut. You have now completely changed that and my skill level will now jump from covering my mistakes to actually cutting it right. I am mathematically challenged and I can easily follow your video and instructions. I seriously can not thank you enough. Please continue to make videos, they are truly helpful.

[wnwoodworks]

The pleasure is mine. Thanks for taking the time to watch, really appreciate it.

[danbreyfogle]

Love the dry humor, for example the comment at 13:42, "I can't afford to take another hit."  This is why I enjoy your videos so much!

[thefeet]

i truly wish more people would WATCH this video until it is fully understood. watch it as many times as you need. it is so simple. great video Will!

[sabar-qp]

I've watched several 5 cut method videos on YouTube -- this is the only one that explains the "why" to the method and gives an intuition for what is going on. Too many of the other shorter videos just have you follow steps blindly, so when something goes wrong, you don't really understand why. Great teacher in this video, naturally skilled at it.

[kaymann]

You have an outstanding instructional style William. You provide the right amount of detail at the right pace to share your knowledge. Whether or not someone builds as precise a sled as you have, your meticulousness and craftsmanship are to be appreciated. Great work.

[esleyflowers]

those who can take a complicated subject and explain it with a simple, well reasoned, understandable explanation is a TRUE TEACHER. Mr. NG you only have an excellent grasp of the craft of woodworking, but your method of teaching is superior. As a new comer, all I can say is THANK YOU!!!!

[alpinewander]

I wish you'd been my shop teacher – you're a brilliant instructor. Thank you for sharing your talents and experience!

[mlstreets]

Dear Sir, I just wanted to say "thank you" for sharing your knowledge. Your concepts are profound, and quite accurate. Thank you for making me a better wood-worker.

[JosephMcCully]

Your calm and stright forward method of presentation is most welcome.

[MrGoldenDome]

I am not a woodworker or even a hobbyist just a guy looking to make his first sled and now I know how to do it the right way. Big thanks for your knowledge and your willingness to share it in such a comprehensive and clear to understand way. Cheers William Ng

[michaelmacpherson]

I am an amateur wood worker, I am watching different videos to learn "how to" This is by far the most informative and exact sled video I have seen.  Thanks for sharing this.

[thomasliebreich]

I watched dozens of tutorials for crosscut sleds today. This one is by far the best, thanks for taking your time sharing it with us!

[David-ucmi]

I am 47 years young. I started woodworking in the 8th grade (back when shop class was still in schools) i still love it with a passion till this day. I dont have the perfect shop but i do with what i have. Mr Ng you remind me of my first shop teacher. I enjoy your videos with the same passion. Thank you

[sharpsbattle]

So many YouTubers have copied your 5 cut method, but very few give you credit. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. ☺️

[ioannisgatzelis]

Thank you from Greece.
Thank you for three reasons
1. The result of 5 cuts is amazing
2. For the inspiration of perfection that you give
3. For your existence
God bless you.