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How to Build a Sled or Boat for a Table Saw

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DIFFICULTY RATING: (2 out of 5 - Easy)

A boat or a sled makes the process of making multiple cross-cuts accurate, fast and safe. Here’s how to make one for your table saw.
Step 2: Choose a boat top and place it over the guide.
Select a top for your boat. Place it so that it rests beyond the blade and over the hardwood guide.
Place the top over the hardwood guide.

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Always wear eye protection when using a table saw. Follow the instructions that came with the table saw.

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