How to make a cross cut sled to cut medallions and parquets CLICK HERE for more information on making a cross cut sled. 1.) Start with plain sawn board and trim width so it slides in groove 2.) Make sure it is straight and flat 3.) Cut relief area off 4.) Note depth of groove 5.) Raise and cut the piece such that it will not touch bottom 6.) Both wooden rails are cut 7.) Plastic is used to protect the saw from the epoxy 8.) Five minute epoxy on rails 9.) The bed of the cross sled is aligned with the saw or saw fence 10.) The back stiffener is attached 11.) The front fence is attached 12.) Plastic removed. Saw blade raised 13.) Fence aligned to blade 14.) Secondary fence aligned 15.) Combination square expoxied into groove cut in fence 16.) It secures the piece and provide a movable fence stop 17.) Other types of clamps are available 18.) The sleds can be made of anything 19.) Baltic Birch will make a quality jig that will last many years