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RE: Panel sled? - Aram - 10-23-2016
(10-23-2016, 10:33 PM)cputnam Wrote: As for the sled, I've gone the opposite route and use a track saw. Happiness is.
Yeah. That would be nice. I can't justify popping for one though. I did seriously consider using my circular saw, a clamp-on edge guide and a large square. It's probably not too hard to figure out why I'm not going down that path!
RE: Panel sled? - Steve N - 10-28-2016
I have to agree there are, bring the tool to the work tasks where a track saw is the best, and then bring the work to the tool jobs where a smaller sled is perfect. Having the ability to be able to do both is very nice. That said if you have a circular saw you are comfortable with, you can easily make the tool go to the work by making a cutting shoe, or "the poor mans track saw".
![[Image: ply3.jpg]](http://www.popularwoodworking.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/ply3.jpg)
This was a Google image. On mine I always left more bottom to the off saw side of the cleat, so that I could clamp it down on critical cuts. The one pictured it would be hard to use a clamp of any type to hold it down. It might be slightly slower than a tack saw, but it can be just as accurate, especially using a plywood blade in the saw.
RE: Panel sled? - Cooler - 10-28-2016
(10-23-2016, 05:14 PM)Splinter Puller Wrote: Another tip is to build the toe kick as a seperate full length unit. This will make the cabinet sides 30-1/2" and grant you three sides from each 8' length of plywood. It also saves you having to notch in a toe kick for each side piece.
I've done this. And I like it. It makes for more efficient use of the plywood, but also makes for a very efficient install.
I started with a frame made from 2" x 4" which I put in place. I leveled that frame with shims and then screwed down a plywood base over the frame. Shimming the open frame was exceedingly easy as I could get to the rear of the frame by stepping inside the framing.
After the top sheet was in place and all was level I simply dropped the cabinets in place. This will be my go-to process for cabinets in the future.