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My single runner TS sled and a few tweaks

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My single runner TS sled and a few tweaks

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I like the idea of a single runner TS sled because they can be lighter and a more manageable size.

Mine has a few tweaks -
- a matching companion piece to support offcuts for cleaner cuts
- two fences
A - the front fence supports the material I'm cutting.
B - the rear fence does double-duty -
- push the sled without having to worry about distorting the front fence's alignment
- fine adjustment using the 1/4-20 bolt for on the left side

Youtube contributed lots of ideas. I combined the best from four woodworkers who generously shared their output.

Thank you to an anonymous YouTuber
- your use of two pieces of engineered flooring for the two-part single runner sled sparked this idea

Thank you to Nick Engler
- how to dimple HDPE strips for a precise fit in a TS mitre slots using a countersink and machine screws
- use a countersink to increase accuracy when installing threaded inserts for a no-fuss fit
- how to set up a 1/4-20 bolt as a fine adjuster rather than drill multiple holes in the bottom of the sled to fine tune the fence

Thank you to Patrick Sullivan
- your simple technique for seating threaded inserts nice and square sure saved me a lot of aggro

Thank you to Scott Walsh
- the simplest and most direct explanation of the 5-cut method I've ever seen that relied on just simple arithmetic
- kudos!
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Re: My single runner TS sled and a few tweaks

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@Howard Rosenberg,

If any of those you credited have content on the Web, we can create links to what helped you.

For example, is this Nick Engler, and did he make a video that helped you?
https://www.youtube.com/@WorkshopCompanion

Patrick Sullivan?
https://www.youtube.com/@PatrickSullivan

Scott Walsh?
https://www.youtube.com/@ScottWalshWoodworking

If you can help me find the links, we can update your post with them to help others as they helped you.

👍 This page answered my questions

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