I Regret Not Knowing About This Woodworking Jig Sooner...

The most popular woodworking jig is the cross cut sled. Sometimes referred to as a table saw sled. I wanted to find an option that would be perfect for beginner woodworkers. Building a cross cut sled can be intimidating if you've never done it before. This PowerTec table saw sled is a great option for beginner woodworkers.

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0:00 Table Saw Sled
0:13 What's Included with the PowerTec Sled
0:40 PowerTec Cross Cut Sled Assembly
1:18 Adjusting the Table Saw Sled to Fit
2:20 Table Saw Sled Fence
3:20 Jobsite Saw Cross Cut Sled
3:48 Cutting to Fit Your Saw
4:15 Squaring up Cross Cut Jig
5:00 First Cuts on Cross Cut Sled
5:22 Precision Cuts on a Cross Cut Sled
5:48 Miter Cuts on a Table Saw Sled
7:00 Best Features of the Cross Cut Jig
8:45 Build or Buy Table Saw Sled?
9:40 Cons of Buying the Cross Cut Sled
10:14 Assembly Time
10:35 Building a Cross Cut Sled
12:39 Price Difference Building vs Buying
13:56 Cross Cut Sled Build Plans
14:04 How to Price Woodworking Products

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[tomlilly]

I bought the Rockler version of this sled about a year ago. Holy buckets! Love the simplicity and the accuracy. I hav a one car garage "shop" and have always struggled with space needed to store the sleds I have made. Have not had that issue with this one. Your videos never disappoint.

[gatordontplay]

I purchased the Rockler version about a year ago, works really well and very similar to this one. Held up great so far. Appreciate the info!

[michaelcarlin]

199.99 now on amazon - $80 jump in 4 weeks. Quality company right there.

[jimporter]

Love your videos and value your opinion. I had looked at this before your recommendation. After washing I decided to purchase it only to be surprised that all of a sudden the 4 HD stores were all sold out and no longer offered them. I checked several other sites and the price had jumped right after your video came out from 119 to 159. The lowest price I found is Walmart at 149. This frankly upset me as that’s quite a jump overnight. Now I’m reconsidering. Thought you might want to know.

[SandyBoone]

Matt, this is awesome. I've had the carcass of a crosscut sled sitting in a corner in my shop but the 3 cut or 5 cut method just overwhelm me. $107 today and bought it. That'll help me get going from not going. Thankful for the look at this crosscut sled.

[paulmannix]

Just built a CCS & have been having no end of trouble getting the fence secured at a perfect 90’. I’m going to make my own stop block with screw adjustment to fine tune the fence. Thanks Matt & Powertec.

[AnneDougherty]

I admit that I've been dragging my feet getting started in the shop because building a crosscut sled so I could build everything else seemed like a giant PITA. More than likely, I'll go with the Powertec to start and once I'm more confident I'll end up building my own.

[rickibozza]

I have also purchased the Rockler version. I can't begin to say what difference thus has made in my shop. Keep the video's coming. They are always informative.

[freedomfam]

This really helped me decide what to do with a crosscut sled as far as making one or buying this one. For now it makes more sense to me to buy this one, although at a later date I will make one tailored to what I want. Thanks again for the great information!❤

[michaelromnek]

Great review. I just built my first sled last weekend. I used scrap wood in the shop, which made the cost much lower. Plus the time was spent working the wood, which was satisfying. I still need to do the t-track, but I have been using a clamp and wood block for a stop. So, for me, building was better.... but that is a sweet sled.

[davidsaviano]

Very thorough review Matt. Not too long, but with an ample amount of relevant detail. Thanks for your commitment to woodworking and helping the woodworker community. 👍👍👍

[dbfdware]

Great video as always. However, I must say that I, personally, prefer your own crosscut sled better. Two main reasons: 1) the cut piece is supported on both sides of the cut, and 2) zero-clearance cut on the nearside fence. Two very important aspects for accuracy. YOUR sled is better. Keep doing such great work, please.

[gswoodwoodworks]

Thanks for this thorough review Matt! I'm convinced now that the sleds I made before were junk, lol! Buying this from your link! God Bless brother!

[davidjefferds]

Since my shop is so small and I have limited time to spend in my shop I am more than likely going to buy a sled. Thx, for the video.

[uechikid]

Thanks for reviewing this crosscut sled. I’ve seen it for sale but wasn’t sure about the quality, but looks solid.. The price seems reasonable too. When talking about price to build tools, most videos say things like, “I built it out of scrap or left over wood”. Well, if you don’t have left over wood, you’re out of pocket for a, in this case, full sheet of nice plywood. Also, I understand the satisfaction of building your own tools/jigs, but my focus right now is on projects for around the house, not tools. Rant over. Thanks again for this review and all your videos. Im a big fan.

[brentduplessis]

Thanks for the comparison between the sleds.

[bobp]

Perfect timing! I was just preparing to make a sled and bam, there’s your video. Must be a sign! One on order.

[kencoleman]

I purchased the Rockler version and I really like it. I bought the optional piece for the right side to hold the cutoffs from dropping which is very nice.

[richardwadsworth]

Great stuff I was injured almost 2 years ago now and have recently started building small projects. I built a crosscut sled and now sounds like my arbor bearings are going out again. So tossing around fixing or upgrading saw. I think for the price the pre-built might be a better option. And use that one to build a custom sled down the road.