12.
(A)
Measure and mark the actual center of the 1in x 6in x 8ft bottom skirt.
(B)
On the left canvas, measure and mark 1.5in (3.8cm) up from the bottom. Align one of the 8ft
skirts with the center line and attach it to the particle board, on that line, with one
short wood
screw
. Place the level on the skirt and rotate it up or down on the screw until it is level. When
level, attach it to the other canvas with another short wood screw. Add three more screws per
canvas to fully attach the bottom skirt.
(C)
OPTIONAL: Similar to the bottom skirt, measure the actual length of the top skirt and mark
the center. Then, measure and mark 1.5in (3.8cm) down from the top of the left canvas. Align the
8ft skirt with the center line and attach it to the particle board on that line with one short wood
screw. Place the level on the skirt and rotate it on the screw until it is level. When level, attach
it to the other canvas with another
short wood screw
. Add two more screws per canvas to fully
attach the top skirt.
(D)
OPTIONAL: For the side skirts, measure and mark 1.5in (3.8cm) in on each side of the
canvases, closest to the stud mounts. Attach a 4ft side skirt to each side using 4
short wood
screws
.
Attaching the skirts
Drew’s Note: A skirt’s purpose is to act as a stabilizer for your
M2 when it gets near the edge while cutting and the sled
edge extends beyond your canvas. The bottom skirt makes
it easier to mount your material to cut, because it acts as a
support. As long as you’re within 1/4in (6mm) on your skirt
measure measurements and they are level, you’re fine. It’s
optional, so don’t sweat getting the skirt perfect.
1.5in short
wood screw
Drew’s Note: Just like your
frame, it’s very important
that the bottom skirt is level
and parallel with the top
beam! Your material will rest
on it and if your frame isn’t
square and level then your
cuts will be off!
Drew’s Note: Your skirts can be under 1in thick,
so you can use scrap material for them! It’s just
important that they are all the same thickness.
This is because if the material you’re cutting is less
than their thickness, you will need to elevate your
material. Otherwise, your sled will bump into the
skirt when it gets close to the edge.
1.5in short
wood screw
1.5in short
wood screw
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