The holes that I see in your poste4d images appear to be pre-drilled. The holes in my Shopsmith Cross Cut Sled are pre-drilled as well BUT the hole pattern is different than those.shoedo wrote:Does anyone on this forum use the sled? If so, how are the holes used during operation and is it a worthwhile addition to the Shopsmith? The photos are screen shots. The Shopsmith website doesn't show the face of the sled so it's difficult for me to know if these are predrilled during the manufacturing process or if the previous owner drilled the holes.
Here are two images of my sled for reference. Strict examination will reveal that I have made a slight modification to mine. With the mode, my also functions as a Zero Clearance (Insert).
These images were taken with the headstock too close to the extension table. Properly setup, the sled would have support that is obviously not provided this way. Without that support the sled is likely to tilt when carrying a load (a work piece).
I was setup to do table alignment when I read your post and subsequently took these pictures. I am attempting to establish an alignment procedure that will not be compromised when the trunnion bolts are tightened.
I also do not see the small side table in tour photos,