PowerTec 71703 Instruction Sheet Download Page 1

Model No. 71703

INSTRUCTION SHEET 

Table Saw Sled Kit

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     WARNING

To reduce the risk of injury, turn table saw off and disconnect it 
from power source before installing and removing accessories. 
An accidental start-up can cause injury.

     WARNING

Some dust created by operation of power tool contains 
chemicals known to the State of California to cause  cancer, birth 
defects or other reproductive harm. To reduce your exposure 
to these chemicals, work in a well ventilated area and work 
with approved safety equipment. Always wear OSHA/NIOSH 
approved, properly fitting face mask or respirator when using 
such tools.

     WARNING

For your own safety, read and follow all safety procedures listed 
in the table saw instruction manual.

     WARNING

Do not use the table saw sled kit until it is completely assembled 
and you have read and understood this entire operating manual 
and the operating manual of the table saw being used with this 
table saw sled kit.

NOTE: 

These instructions are only a general guide for building 

your own table saw sled. The dimensions and materials used 
in these instructions reflect the design we chose. They can be 
changed or altered to meet your design or requirements.

PACKAGING CONTENTS

ITEM DESCRIPTION

QTY

A

Universal T-Track (24" long)

1

B

HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) bars, 19" 
long x 3/4" x 3/8" 

2

C

3" Flip stop

1

D

Flat Head Wood Screws, #6 x 1/2" 

6

E

Blade guard

1

F

1/4"-20 x 1/2" hex bolts

2

G

1/4"-20 acorn hex nuts

2

Instruction Sheet (not shown)

1

B

A

C

D

E

G

F

Figure 1

Additional materials will be needed to build the table saw sled. 
The things listed under

 

Tools Needed 

and 

Other Materials 

Needed 

are NOT included in the kit. Gather all tools and 

materials before starting.

NOTE: 

Because your sled may vary in size and appearance 

depending on your needs, an exact cut list can not be provided. 
The example in these instructions will be for 18" x 24" base.

TOOLS NEEDED

•  Drill
•  Square

•  Clamps
•  Countersink 

bit, forstner bit 

(depends on the 

screws used)

•  Router table

OTHER MATERIALS NEEDED

•  CA Glue (Cyanoacrylate Adhesives)
•  #8 x 3/4" flat head wood screws (quantity depends on 

your design)

•  Flat head wood screws (size and quantity depends on 

your design)

•  1/2" Baltic Birch for the base (our example will cut the base 

to 18" x 24", purchase the size needed for your needs). 

NOTE: 

Other stock may be used, using the 1/2" Baltic Birch 

will make the sled lighter and easier to handle.

•  Stock for Front and Back Fence, needs to be 24" long and 

2-5/8" tall. This will allow the flip stop to work, without a gap 
between the end of the fence, the sled and the blade when it 
is fully raised. (In our example we used the stock size shown 
in Figure 2.) 

NOTE: 

The use of

 

3/4" wide stock will make 

mounting the T-Track to the front fence easier.

Mark

3/4"

24"

18"

Back Fence

24" x 2-5/8" x 1-1/2"

Front Fence

24" x 2-5/8" x 3/4"

Figure 2

Summary of Contents for 71703

Page 1: ...rs 19 long x 3 4 x 3 8 2 C 3 Flip stop 1 D Flat Head Wood Screws 6 x 1 2 6 E Blade guard 1 F 1 4 20 x 1 2 hex bolts 2 G 1 4 20 acorn hex nuts 2 Instruction Sheet not shown 1 B A C D E G F Figure 1 Additional materials will be needed to build the table saw sled The things listed under Tools Needed and Other Materials Needed are NOT included in the kit Gather all tools and materials before starting ...

Page 2: ... tracks the dimes act as spacers and raise the bars so they contact the base 2 Place the HDPE bars on top of the dimes in the saw tracks Figure 4 3 Dab the CA glue every few inches along the length of each bar DO NOT apply the glue heavily too much glue can cause it to drip into the table saw Figure 5 4 Place the short side 18 of the base up against the locked table saw fence and make sure both of...

Page 3: ...e saw with the HDPE guide bars in the tracks 6 Raise the saw blade to the 3 4 mark made earlier DO NOT CUT ABOVE THIS MARK Turn on the table saw and push the base sled through the saw blade cutting through the back fence and base STOP SHORT before cutting all the way through the base Figure 9 DO NOT CUT ABOVE THIS MARK INSTALL THE FRONT FENCE In the example used the front fence is cut to 24 long 2...

Page 4: ... FLIP STOP Slide the T Bolt on the flip stop into the T Slot in the top of the front fence tighten the knob The arm on the flip stop functions as an easily adjustable stop and can be flipped up when not needed Figure 14 Knob Flip Stop The 3 fence flip stop is extremely versatile and quickly converts from inboard to outboard position for a variety of applications In addition the flip arm can be mov...

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