Rockler crosscut sled.

vhawk · Post by **vhawk** » Fri May 02, 2008 4:59 pm

Is it my imagination or have I read someplace that the Rockler Crosscut Sled will work with a Shopsmith?

Thanks

Van

dusty · Post by **dusty** » Fri May 02, 2008 6:41 pm

It looks to me that the only thing that would keep it from being compatible would be the miter bar. Shopsmith's miter bar is a different size than most.

They tell you to install the cross cut table and cut it to fit - which adjusts for the distance between the blade and the miter bar.

I hope you realize that the Rockler Cross Cut Table (for $119.00) does not include the miter gauge.

http://images.rockler.com/tech/RTD10000433AA.pdf

http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?sku=18063&cs=1

shydragon · Post by **shydragon** » Fri May 02, 2008 8:03 pm

[quote="dusty"]
I hope you realize that the Rockler Cross Cut Table (for $119.00) does not include the miter gauge.

Dusty,

Are you sure? When I read the "More Info" section, it mentions two fences, an aluminum and mdf. Then says, "Spring-loaded ball bearings in the miter bar have adjustable tension to eliminate slop."

I only live a couple of miles from a Rockler, maybe I should go look at it.

dusty · Post by **dusty** » Fri May 02, 2008 8:41 pm

No, I am not certain but that is what I believe I read in the catalog. Yes, there is a fence (looks like two pieces of wood), but I don't believe a miter gauge.

Then from a different point of view, if it is BOTH the fence, sled and the miter- IMHO, it is not enough to rightly expect quality. It would then sound a bit like a Harbor Freight, Made in China sort of deal.

If you find that I am wrong, please let me and the entire forum know.

charlese · Post by **charlese** » Fri May 02, 2008 9:15 pm

Oh yeah! This unit includes the miter bar (gauge)! It's actually an aluminum bar rather than a gauge. This is from the "Overview" section; I highlighted the part dealing with the miter bar.

No more squinting at those tiny scales! This Crosscut Sled features a large protractor scale way out at the end of the fence, allowing you to precisely tune your angles for air-tight miters and crosscuts. Easy-to-read 1/2° graduations and a hair-line indicator ensure error-free setups. Spacious MDF surface works perfect for crosscutting large panels, while self-adhesive low-friction tape allows easy sliding. Heavy-duty aluminum fence features an adjustable MDF face and a sliding flip-down stop. An aluminum hold-down slides along a separate slot to prevent material from shifting during the cut. Spring-loaded ball bearings in the miter bar are adjustable for a no-slop fit to the track and smooth, accurate cuts.

This from one of the "reviews" (BTW the reviews averaged 4.5 stars)

Customer Rating:
"Extremely reasonable for a multi angle cross cut sled. It took only a couple of minutes to assemble and calibrate to my saw. It made perfect cut miters right from the start. It has already saved me lots of time and frustration with its accurate cuts. This is a great product for the price! Thank you Rockler."

Like Dusty - I don't think the miter bar will fit from the get go!

dusty · Post by **dusty** » Fri May 02, 2008 9:44 pm

Yeah. Looks lile I didn't read. There is a photo that very clearly shows the "protractor".

http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?Offerings_ID=18063&TabSelect=Details

vhawk · Post by **vhawk** » Fri May 02, 2008 10:54 pm

Thanks for the replies. It looks like a pretty good system to me but I don't think I can squeeze the 3/4" miter bar into the slot.

On to plan "B".

Van

kalynzoo · Post by **kalynzoo** » Fri May 02, 2008 11:34 pm

I have use Rocklers for years for findings, fasteners, and exotic wood. They have a great assortment of slides and glides. They opened a store about 40minutes away from me in Pasadena. I've gone a couple of times. Although they are a good source for materials, I was not impressed by their tools. At the time I was looking for a router table. Not really impressed, and it became a good system only when additional attachments were purchased. Never did get a router table, but then I don't use my router much. Don't know what their return policy is? Perhaps they have a retail outlet in your area.

vhawk · Post by **vhawk** » Sat May 03, 2008 3:41 pm

I'm not sure what IMHO means, but I"ve gotten good service from Rockler and would not put them in the same cataory as Harbor Freight. Just my personal experience.

Thanks for the input,
Van

friscomike · Post by **friscomike** » Sat May 03, 2008 5:24 pm

IMHO = In my humble opinion
BTW = by the way
~mike