Morris Dovey wrote:
Creamy Goodness wrote:

So I'm finally (I know, don't kill me) building my first panel sled
after 7 years of wwing. I've found different plans on the web
thanks to all of you, and I've settled on a design for 2 sleds, one
straight and one with a mitre. I have a few questions though if ya
don't mind.

1. Does it make sense to have 2 different sleds, one for large
panels and the other for smaller stuff? Idea being I'd like to have
something really large for helping with sheet goods. Not insanely
large mind you.

2. If I make a large panel sled, is there anything I can do to the
bottom of the sled to make it slide easily on the TS?

[1] Makes sense if they'll serve your needs (-:

[2] How about UHMWPE guides to fit the miter slots and some
"slick tape" strips to reduce friction with the table top?


Thought about using glides I saw at the BORG. they'll glide over anything
and hold up to 1600 pounds. But they also raise the panel 1/2 inch off the
TS and would slide off the edge when you push it forward (I don't have an
outfeed table, just rollers)