Another band saw sled

[Jolly Red]

This is the sled I use to cross cut on my bandsaw. It is pretty typical, except it uses T-nuts through the base and a threaded knob to hold the length stop. I can set it to any length quickly, and use the studded knob to hold the stop. To cut a blank to fit a tube, I just set the stop so it is a little further than the length of the tube and start cutting.

I put another T-nut behind the fence to store the knob and stop when I am not using it.

 

[Drewboy22]

Very Nice

 

[Rockytime]

Nice idea.

 

[Marmotjr]

Hmmm... I like that stop. My current sled is beat up pretty bad due to a drifting blade, so once i get that beast re-setup, I think it's time for a new band saw sled. Kudos.

 

[tonylumps]

I bought a 10' Wen about a year ago.I have a small table saw,Miter saw.But the Wen is my go too saw.It came with a stand.Like you I have limited space so everything is on wheels.The trick to good cuts on a Band saw is the right Blade for the job and keeping the guides aligned.This little Wen came with roller Guides.So they are pretty easy to set up.I do a lot of Scroll work I made a circle cutter for the saw and it does perfect circles.Again the right blade for the job is the trick.Band saws are more diverse than any other saw

 

[gtriever]

Good idea! That one gets filed away in the tips and tricks book.

 

[Woodchipper]

Very nice. I have a Rikon BS and the miter slots are 5/8 instead of the standard 3/4 inch. Frustrating.

 

[donstephan]

Looks like a very aggressive blade - is chipping/tearout a problem?

 

[mikespenturningz]

I couldn't live without my bandsaw sled. Love this feature!

 

[Fish30114]

I've got the Rikon baby bandsaw (10") and it is a great saw except for the 5/8" miter slot-this is a design the Rikon engineers were smoking crack the day they designed this--their optional miter gage is a POS but unless you make or have made a custom one to fit the 5/8" slot a POS is your available option. I actually still like the saw despite this retard feature.

 

[jttheclockman]

I've got the Rikon baby bandsaw (10") and it is a great saw except for the 5/8" miter slot-this is a design the Rikon engineers were smoking crack the day they designed this--their optional miter gage is a POS but unless you make or have made a custom one to fit the 5/8" slot a POS is your available option. I actually still like the saw despite this retard feature.

If you happen to know a machinist or know of a company in your area, have them machine it out for you. Would not be hard for them.