Anyone ever use keystock to make sledrails for a tablesaw sled or similar? I have one small piece (about 2" long) that is a perfect fit for the slots on my tablesaw. I was considering getting a couple of sticks to cut and use on a heavy duty frame miter sled. I have worked with it some in the past and think it might work well, I just don't have alot of experience with plywood. I don't know how much movement it would have. The keystock is a perfect fit, so there is very little room for movement in the base of the sled. Any thoughts?
Keystock as sled rails??
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mickr
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if it fits..why not..people made sliders out of wood for many years..it would wear & new pieces had to be made...anything that slides freely, but not sloppily will wor..if you want 100% precision I think you have to invest in adjustable metal slides
mickr
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OOOps forgot..plywood is excellent for your project..most people use baltic birch as it is very stable & makes great jigs...but folks also use leftovers from cabinet stores..the slick covered stuff
Drill tap and thread the stock. sand the sides with progressively finer grits to polish them to slide easier. router an 1/8in groove in the bottom of the sled to help keep alignment. Mike
alamocdc
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I really like melamine for my jigs. It's relatively inexpensive and it is very stable. Virtually any solid material that fits a table saw slot will work for runners. I usually make mine from QS White Oak since I have plenty of scrap.