Stop Building Crosscut Sleds. Use This Instead

Most woodworkers will tell you a crosscut sled is one of the first things you should build for your table saw… but I’ve never owned one. And honestly—I don’t feel like I’m missing anything. In this video, I break down the pros and cons of crosscut sleds, explain why I’ve chosen not to build one, and show you the exact setup I use instead. More importantly, I’ll walk through why the Woodpeckers Exact 90 miter gauge has completely changed my workflow—and how it allows me to make accurate, repeatable crosscuts without ever needing a sled. ⸻ Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 0:45 The Miter Gauge That Changed Everything 2:14 Crosscut Sled Pros & Cons 5:29 Sponsored Segment (Alorair Air Filtration) 7:03 Why I Don’t Use a Crosscut Sled 9:56 Miter Gauge Comparison 10:50 Why the Exact 90 is Different 19:27 Final Thoughts ⸻ Tools Used in This Video: 👉 Woodpeckers Exact 90 Miter Gauge: https://amzn.to/4vQig1N 👉 Woodpeckers Indexable Miter Gauge: https://amzn.to/42tmcYV 👉 Cast Iron Cleaning Blocks: https://amzn.to/4tsB8Cw 👉 Minwax Paste Wax: https://amzn.to/4d3q3SC ⸻ Shop My Full Tool List: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12... These are the exact tools I use in my shop every day—all in one place. ⸻ Sponsored by Alorair If you’re looking to improve air quality in your shop, I’ve been using the PureCare 1080 Air Filtration System from Alorair, and it’s been a great upgrade. 👉 Check it out here: https://bit.ly/4eBfWFR 👉 Use code YTCustom for 5% off ⸻ Let me know your thoughts: Do you use a crosscut sled? Do you think they’re essential—or overrated? I read and respond to every comment, and I’d love to hear how you approach crosscuts in your shop. ⸻ Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. If you choose to use my links, it helps support the channel at no extra cost to you—thank you!