CROSSCUT SLED-BASE
1. Cut the 1/2" Baltic Birch to 18" by 24" for the base. The
short side (18") should be going with the grain of the stock.
2. Mark the center point on the 24" side of the base.
3. With the saw turned off and disconnect from the power
source, raise the saw blade until it is visible.
4. Place the base onto the saw table with the 18" side against
the fence and align the center mark on the 24" side to the
saw blade. With the base firmly against the fence and the
center mark aligned with the saw blade, lock the fence
into place.
IMPORTANT:
Once the center point has been marked and the
fence has been set and LOCKED it is important that the fence
stays in this position for the next steps.
Figure 3
INSTALL HDPE BARS
IMPORTANT:
Before installing the HDPE bars, make sure the
holes for #8 x 3/4" flat head wood screws (not supplied) have
been drilled and countersunk.
1. Place dimes into the table saw 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 the HDPE bars are
even with one side of the board. Use the locked fence as a
guide and carefully place the base onto the HDPE bars.
5. Place steady, downward pressure onto the base for
a few minutes so the HDPE bars adhere to the base.
NOTE:
A heavy object placed onto the base will work to
apply pressure.
Figure 6
6. When the CA glue is dry, remove the base and dimes
(spacers) from the table saw tracks.
7. Flip the base over and
use a screwdriver
to secure the
HDPE bars to the base with #8 x 3/4" flat head wood screws
(not supplied). Make sure the head of each screw is far
enough in and is below the HDPE surface.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT over tighten the screws. DO NOT
tighten the screws with a drill.
Figure 7