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    TS Sled for Dadoes?

    I've seen a lot of discussion about TS sleds, but the question I have isn't really answered by them. Does anyone have a TS sled whose middle slot is adjustable so that you can use it from narrow kerf blades all the way to, say, one inch kerf to accomodate dado stacks?

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    Hi Oliver welcome to SMC. I do not use one but I have seen several plans for a sled as you mention where the center is a removable insert. I believe if you go to the Woodnet home page there are plans available for purchase.

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    I have a wide slot for dados and a regular kerf sled
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    Corey: I'll check Woodnet---and thanks for the welcome. Looks like a great forum.

    Mark: Any possibility of you posting plans and/or photos? I'd like to reporduce your sled.

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    Oliver,
    I built my sled from AW plans a few years ago. As you can see from the pictures, it has a replaceable throat & base plate. I made a few extra throat plates and one base plate, I’ve never used that feature though.
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    Bruce: AW = American Woodworker? If so, thought I know this is a hassle, would you be able to give me the reference as to which issue? I think I would like to build this!

    Thanks.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Oliver Heaviside
    Bruce: AW = American Woodworker? If so, thought I know this is a hassle, would you be able to give me the reference as to which issue? I think I would like to build this!

    Thanks.
    Oliver, I believe it was American Woodworker issue #93 from around 2000/2001. I gave my copy to a friend, otherwise I’d copy it for you. You’ll find some more info and pic’s in this thread: http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=5915
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    Another way to do it is to just use a flat piece of 1/4" stock over the bed of the sled, and then take off one side and move it when the slot you need is narrower than the last slot you cut. I use two sleds, one regular and one for dados, but this needn't be the only way.
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