The easiest and best way to build your wedgie sled

[@rmicroys]

Thanks for the video. Inspired me to make my own.

[@madiradesign]

Heck ya! hope it comes out good!

[@archiejane8522]

straight forward simple design great results ordered the bits cant wait to build

[@madiradesign]

Awesome! Good luck!

[@jerryaksteter7017]

I just finished your plan. I just love it. I just to cut my wedges and be 70% sure of a decent ring I could make work with some sanding and recuting. Now iam getting a perfect ring every time.. thanks for the info.

[@madiradesign]

That's great! I'm so glad it all worked out for you!

[@AndrewSzeto]

yessss trev! i am going to reference this when i'm ready. would have been sweet to show the power of the jig (mini montage of what it does) right at the top of the video. love you my dude!

[@madiradesign]

Dang, that's a good idea! Maybe ill just put out another video. like a demo video? something to show the potential of the sled? really appreciate the feedback my man! Much love!

[@Splash111]

New subscriber. I like your design MUCH better than others I've seen.

[@madiradesign]

Thank you! I’m glad you like it!

[@bwrightaway2877]

Thanks for the video. Not having a router table does add a bit of a challenge but I think a drill and a cooping saw (probably spelled that wrong) well do the trick

[@madiradesign]

sure thing! Thanks for watching! let me know if I can help in any way! feel free to check out my Etsy shop if you are interested in and wedgies!

[@stefanpruemper]

Finally! This is THE ONE! Your system is (almost - explanation follows) perfect. I particularly like the idea of using T-tracks to position/adjust the fences instead of a fixed pivot point that only lets you swing the fences through a fixed arc. With this setup you can easily cut even or uneven sided segments, have the fences as close to each other or as far from each other as you like - anything goes. No restrictions. I'm ordering the necessary hardware today. Thanks. Great job.However, I'll make one change to your design by having a medal fabricating shop mill a couple of runners for the saw's miter slots instead of using wood. A really snug, just not too tight fit should let the sled operate without any play forever. Wood, I fear, may wear down eventually and develop a bit of sloppiness. I've seen some solutions with a slot and a wood screw to achieve a tight fit again, but I can't quite warm up to that idea. P.S. Might be a good idea to edit the audio a bit and point out the utmost importance of getting the sides of the fences absolutely perfectly parallel to each other if you're like me and don't care for pulling the medium behind the forward fence. I prefer pushing the medium, putting it in front of the fence. If the sides on that fence are not perfectly parallel it'll throw off the miter angle. In which case the result of cutting the segments still won't be all satisfactory.

[@madiradesign]

Wow! Great comment. Thank you for all the advise! I hope the sled works out well for you.

[@dkenny]

I liked you design. built mine today, but at the saw blade side I just did a single pivot. easy to change later should I need. your design allow for wider boards to make the segments from. so for larger flatter bowls..just a thought. thanks for the video

[@madiradesign]

Awesome! Love the custom ability. Sounds like a good sled!

[@rofron]

Just built mine today and used some 3d printed wedges to set the fences. My first test ring with 24 segments came out perfectly. This is a great design that I've been meaning to build for a while and I'm already glad I did!

[@madiradesign]

Awesome! The wedgies I sell use to be 3d printed! I just moved over to HDPE for the durability. Find me on instagram I would love to see what you make!

[@kylefoote4289]

thanks for the walk thru on the sled build. I really need to get to work on this so I can start on doing segmented turnings. as always great job dude.

[@madiradesign]

Thanks brotha! Appreciate the support!

[@kevinthomas8667]

Do ya think a micro jig set up would work well as well? Like the idea and will be doing such soon

[@madiradesign]

What micro jig? Clamps? Miter bar?

[@eatdrinkwineguy]

The wedgies are a great idea. Very cool.

[@madiradesign]

Thank you.

[@brettjohnson1158]

Just about finished my wedgie sled, however the screws that came for the t-track are too long (and they are only 1/2"). For the t-track to sit just below the surface of the 3/4" plywood base, there is only about 3/8" of plywood remaining and the screws would go right on through. I'm getting some shorter wood screws, and may end up using epoxy. Maybe both. I routed out the 1/4" slots in the fences and that was too narrow for the bolts that came with the knobs so I just widened those slots. I added a small strip on the base at the front end which will double as a handle and as a 90 degree cut to the blade. Thanks for posted your video, I think I just need to put together a stop block for getting the correct edge length on each cut.

[@michaelgordy6283]

Great video and well explained!

[@madiradesign]

Awesome! So glad you liked it.

[@0602Jonboy]

Great design, really nice take of the wedgie sled, so versatile to accept various timber sizes, well done to you, regards, Tony T.

[@madiradesign]

Thank you very much!

[@Splash111]

@@madiradesign you're welcome. Much better than routing curved slots on the underside like other designs. Don't know if you're the designer....but you CRUSHED IT. This is a great design. Genius level....lol

[@davidhenry7585]

Great jig! Can hardly wait to build mine!

[@madiradesign]

Thank you! Can’t wait to see it!

[@hesicasta_catolico]

Show, Men! 👏👏👏

[@madiradesign]

Thank you!

[@guillermopalmisano8957]

Great video. Definitely going to build it

[@madiradesign]

sweet! Its a super easy build!

[@enzprintco.8625]

HOLLA!!! Thanks dude! ❤️🤙 :)

[@madiradesign]

Sure thing brotha! Thanks for the support!

[@Ferncraft.Pembrokeshire]

Awesome thank you

[@madiradesign]

Hope it helps!

[@grbmds2751]

How can the sled work since the rotation points closest to the blade are not fixed? It doesn't seem to give a consistent reference to the blade.

[@SQLKC]

Nice job

[@madiradesign]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@jlsuter91]

Hey man just subbed to your channel. How has this sled worked out for you? Thanks for sharing

[@madiradesign]

Thanks for subbing! I love my sled! I use it every time I need to segment. I love it so much I make them for other people. sell them on my Etsy. It really is a game changer! Let me know if you have any other questions on it.

[@michaelholmstrom7677]

Great video. I cant wait to make mine. Do you know when the wedgies will be back in stock and if I can order a custom segment count sled (8 segments)?

[@robsandstrom9854]

Thanks for sharing the build. What about just paste wax as the finish or do you need a finish and paste wax?

[@madiradesign]

Paste wax would be great! I don’t think you need a “finish”. I just think it would help.

[@DanaOredson]

The etsy listing isn't available anymore. Do you still have an etsy store?

[@DanaOredson]

Never mind, I found your store on another video!

[@robertcanon9098]

are you measuring 1 back from center of t trk or inside edge back towards end of sled or towards center or does it matter?

[@madiradesign]

I don’t think it really matters.

[@lindadowell4268]

Great video and after watching, I bought your sled on Etsy. However, after getting it put together, I must be doing something wrong using the sled. I am using a segmented bowl online calculator that I have used before and the wedges fit together well. I am trying to put a 4 layer 12 segment wide mouth bowl and the wedges do not fit together at all. Any thoughts? The 12 pieces are too big. I am putting together the bottom layer using these calculations: segment diameter - 6, wall thickness 2 1/2, segment length 1, segment width 2 3/4. I can send pictures if that would help. Thanks in advance for any assistance you can offer>

[@madiradesign]

OMG! Linda. I am SO sorry! I don't know how I missed this comment! I feel awful! Please let me know if you got it figured out. And what the solution was. Also, If you can reach me here. Feel free to reach out on instagram. @madiradesign. Again, SO sorry.

[@CodlFaaic]

I wonder how to make wedges, 30, 22,5, 15, because they have to be VERY accurate. Buying is too expensive.

[@madiradesign]

22 and 30 are going to be a little bit harder. But if you glue the ring up in two halves you can sand them flat and make them fit that way. But, if you start with the straightest flattest wood you have, and make sure your blade is dead straight. You should be able to get really really close results!

[@artursheremet8134]

Нello. please tell me which circular saws your Wedgie sled set fits. Thanks.

[@madiradesign]

Hey artur. The sled come with an adjustable miter gauge. It should fit all babe saws that have at least a 3/4 inch miter slot. But you can always make your own gauge for the bottom of the sled and glue it on.

[@artursheremet8134]

@@madiradesign I got it. Тhank you very much for the answer.

[@rogergarrett5637]

Trying to find your wedgies - can't find them....... how do I get them and what do they cost?

[@georgeshaw8276]

Are you going to get more of the wedges on your etsy soon?

[@madiradesign]

Yes sir! In the next couple of weeks! I’ll put out a video on them as soon as they are ready!

[@leroyjenkems96]

Do you have the Amazon link for the hardware? Don’t see it here...

[@madiradesign]

Yep. It’s down in the description under nuts and bolts. Or t-track.

[@terryklimer5825]

Where can I buy your wegges?

[@madiradesign]

www.etsy.com/MadiraDesign/listing/1355332525/wedgies-for-segmented-turning?Copy&ListingManager&Share&.lmsm&share_time=1687886563850 Thanks for checking them out!

[@mick1gallagher]

The slot wasn't very accurate

[@madiradesign]

What slot?

[@mick1gallagher]

@@madiradesign are you saying the two holes drilled and the routed slot joined perfectly

[@madiradesign]

@@mick1gallagher I'm saying that I get very good results with this sled. If you are doubting or want to see how accurate it is, try making it yourself.