- Crosscut jigs are much smaller and lighter than traditional table saw sleds. This makes them easier to store and transport.
- Crosscut jigs are also much faster to use. Because they are smaller and lighter, they can be quickly and easily positioned on the table saw bed.
- Crosscut jigs are just as accurate as traditional table saw sleds. In fact, Knight argues that crosscut jigs can be even more accurate, because they are less likely to be affected by variations in the table saw bed.
Knight demonstrates how to make a simple crosscut jig in the video. The jig is made from a piece of plywood and a metal miter gauge bar. It is very similar to a traditional table saw sled, but it is much smaller and lighter.
Knight also demonstrates how to use the crosscut jig to make a variety of cuts, including crosscuts, miters, and dados. He shows that the jig is very easy to use and that it produces very accurate cuts.
Overall, the video makes a compelling case for using crosscut jigs instead of traditional table saw sleds. Crosscut jigs are smaller, lighter, and faster to use, and they are just as accurate.
Here are some additional advantages of crosscut jigs:
- Crosscut jigs can be used to make cuts on narrow pieces of wood. Traditional table saw sleds can be difficult to use on narrow pieces of wood, because they can be unstable.
- Crosscut jigs can be used to make cuts on pieces of wood that are too long for the table saw bed. Traditional table saw sleds are typically limited to the length of the table saw bed. Crosscut jigs, on the other hand, can be used to make cuts on pieces of wood of any length.
- Crosscut jigs are less likely to cause kickback. Traditional table saw sleds can cause kickback if they are not properly secured to the table saw bed. Crosscut jigs, on the other hand, are less likely to cause kickback, because they are smaller and lighter.
If you are looking for a safe, accurate, and versatile way to make cuts on your table saw, I highly recommend using a crosscut jig.