5 Cuts and 34 Holes to a Perfect Matchfit Crosscut Sled

[@richardpogue4959]

Love the sense of humor, got a good chuckle out of that.

[@SmallWorkshopGuy]

It ran a little long because of trying to make it entertaining and poke fun at myself for the failed “holes will make it a lot lighter” concept

[@bjnyang]

I was attracted by the Jayhawk you displayed in your workshop. I am one of the Jayhawks in Seoul, Korea. I am retired, interested in woodwork. Your videos are inspiring. The world is indeed getting smaller.

[@SmallWorkshopGuy]

Well I am really excited to have a viewer from Korea,, particularly a fellow Jayhawks!

[@semiliterati]

Although, I appreciated the abridged version of the 5-cut method, the "like" I'm giving this is really all about your presentation of the 34 holes. I guess the overall design deserves an honorable mention, as well. Those holes just kinda stole the show.

[@SmallWorkshopGuy]

Yep, they were an experiment that accomplished nothing - did not make the sled much lighter

[@richardparkin8559]

I'm just getting started in my new shop and also using the matchfit system. Ty for the good ideas

[@SmallWorkshopGuy]

You are welcome and enjoy the journey!

[@rogerprice4504]

Love the sense of humour, and a guy still trying to innovate. Thanks for making me smile today, and I will definitely try the Matchfit sled, without the holes though.

[@SmallWorkshopGuy]

Yep, they were a failed experiment, but you have to admit, they do get noticed - maybe a few more views until people find out they are "fake news".

[@briankinnaman6532]

Great build! Thank you for sharing it. And also, thank you for the laughs! It’s always so much more enjoyable. 👍🏼😁

[@SmallWorkshopGuy]

Attempts at humor normally hit the editing room floor in order to keep videos on point and shorter but I took a different approach in this video

[@briankinnaman6532]

@@SmallWorkshopGuy well I’m glad you kept it!

[@tonyb3906]

UNIQUE BUILD! BUT, I LOVE YOUR APRON!! WHERE CAN I GET ONE, THANKS! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!

[@SmallWorkshopGuy]

My current apron which I love was purchased from Jonathan Katz-Moses

[@waytoobusyrt]

That was a great story about the holes.

[@SmallWorkshopGuy]

Well that is the nicest thing it has been called so far....... most call it total bullsh*t, as they should!

[@JohnWilliams-gt4eo]

When you sped up the speed of the video, your movements had the fluidity of my Parkinson's at normal speed. Keep them coming. You may have missed your calling as you can keep a woodworking dork intrigued. JJW

[@SmallWorkshopGuy]

Now that was funny., John. You need to give lessons in how to laugh at your Parkinson's and never let it defeat you mentally. I am always excited to see my old frat bro has left a comment.

[@AutotechWoodworking]

You keep coming up with some great ideas to use with those Matchfit clamps.

[@SmallWorkshopGuy]

Yeh, well, I have now officially run out of Matchfit jig ideas for my workshop - maybe I should just start using them now!

[@AutotechWoodworking]

You mean you haven't used them yet. Put the camera down and have some fun with all of your new jigs.

[@TokyoCraftsman]

Great sled, I'm right now looking to make one, I might just have to copy your design! Love your holes theory LOL Cheers from Tokyo Japan!

[@SmallWorkshopGuy]

Hello, Tokyo Craftsman - glad you like the sled, but feel free to leave out the holes unless you like the way they look! I checked out your Channel and subscribed. Man, those old videos of yours have a lot of views and I am impressed you have over a million views total - that's awesome!

[@TokyoCraftsman]

@@SmallWorkshopGuy Thanks, I've been at it a while, but not consistently, working as a general contractor full time in Tokyo takes up most of my time. Cheers!

[@RADCOMJ1]

Subscribed..really enjoyed the video. How much for the bridge🤣🤣

[@SmallWorkshopGuy]

Already sold, buy Ihave another one called “Golden Gate”

[@TomSilver_42]

How much for that Brooklyn bridge ? ;-)

[@SmallWorkshopGuy]

For you, I have such a deal!

[@Rich32262]

I don't know what made me laugh out loud more, the fact I was hoodwinked about the holes or the calling it "fake news" in the comment below. Thanks.

[@SmallWorkshopGuy]

Glad you have a sense of humor about being hoodwinked! Hopefully that is not fake news!

[@WasimBarri]

How many dovetail router bits do you own? You sure make a lot of slots. Great video BTW

[@SmallWorkshopGuy]

I own 2 but only use the one with the 1/2" collet. I sharpen it after a few long cuts.

[@GaryLundgrenCrafts]

Great video! Thanks!

[@SmallWorkshopGuy]

Glad you enjoyed my holy work!

[@benblackwell44]

After using your sled for about a year, give us an update on whether it stayed flat. I think with the holes, the torsional rigidity is reduced. I have made numerous sleds and used the William Ng method to align them. They are in good alignment only for a short period of time due to changes in temperature and humidity along with banging them around during normal usage. I am not saying don't do the sophisticated alignment but be aware that you will periodically have to realign the sled. Write the date of the most recent alignment on a piece of painter's tape.

[@SmallWorkshopGuy]

I will check it out tomorrow and thanks for the warning an advice. I will let you know in another reply here.

[@xxakli]

@@SmallWorkshopGuy and . . .

[@georgebrill3072]

You need to patent the 34 holes.

[@SmallWorkshopGuy]

Nah, I just trademarked the look!

[@AngieWilliamsDesigns]

Love it! LOL

[@SmallWorkshopGuy]

Glad you like it - trying to put a little humor in videos takes a lot of viewer time - many don't appreciate it and just want the bare facts. Life is at such a fast pace anymore if you let it drag you in that direction.

[@AngieWilliamsDesigns]

Small Workshop Guy Definitely enjoyed it! Fun!

[@pctatc66]

are you endorsed by microjig and matchfit?

[@SmallWorkshopGuy]

When a content creator has 5 subscribers, nobody sponsors or endorses him (or her) for anything! Nope, unfortunately I bought everything in my workshop with my own money so far - much to my wife's chagrin!

[@pctatc66]

@@SmallWorkshopGuy haha. I get it. they need to pay attention to what you are doing, maybe you can help each other out v

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

What's the going rate for a Brooklyn Bridge SWG? Maybe you'd like to trade for the beautiful oceanfront lot in Tennessee I've got on the market? Call me? 🤣🤣🤣😁😎 Best, Matt Wondering if you ever use a 1/16" roundover bit for cleaning up edges like the 34/68 3/4" holes in your crosscut sled? I put the small bit in a Bosch Colt router... makes VERY quick work of things like that.

[@SmallWorkshopGuy]

Hey, Matt, you must have noticed some minor similarities to the language in your Board Stretcher video - but at maybe the 2% level, But you definitely provided the inspiration. I don't have a 1/16 round over bit, but maybe I can quickly go to my Bookmark in my browser labeled "Matt Jackson Amazon link" and get one of those delivered tomorrow - you think! Nice hearing from you.

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

@@SmallWorkshopGuy No matter where you get that tiny bit I think you'll really like the performance once you adapt using it into your workflow... you know how I HATE sanding and that simple method saves me a bunch of sanding! Maybe we need to come up with an official BS Degree rating for our shenanigans? 😂🤣😁😎 Best, Matt

[@takeniteasyfriend]

Got me!

[@SmallWorkshopGuy]

Sorry!

[@ZeeroDubs]

Hahaha!!! Nice job. Great video.

[@SmallWorkshopGuy]

What was your reaction to the sound affects (ghost, applause, laugh tracks) - did the bring a smile to your face or make you think -"Wow, that was cheesy!" Your reaction please - thabks!

[@ZeeroDubs]

@@SmallWorkshopGuy it was good. Gives the video character. 👍

[@ruhtra-k]

But that’s why golf balls have dimples…

[@SmallWorkshopGuy]

Very true

[@KWKirchhofer]

Haha! Great!

[@SmallWorkshopGuy]

Glad you enjoyed it! Kind of a long video!

[@GeeDeeBird]

😂

[@SmallWorkshopGuy]

I got a little carried away - hope I did not waste too much of your time

[@EricFroehlich]

Not al Tom’s are fools.

[@SmallWorkshopGuy]

And that is a good thing!

[@Mark_L]

Who?

[@SmallWorkshopGuy]

What?