Custom Crosscut Sled ideas?

I’d like to build a crosscut sled for my Sawstop Pro. There are many plans/videos on YouTube. I think a big decision is whether to include a top track for a stop block. Anyone have plans/ideas they want to share? Thanks in advance for any thoughts.

Hello Larry…
I have a few…
Your top track thinking is the way to go… Add an a angle miter and you’ll be good to go…

Instructions_for_Making_a_Dado_Sled.pdf (201.2 KB)
Minimalist TS Sled for Angled.pdf (163.7 KB)
Basic Box-joint Jig.pdf (379.1 KB)
Foolproof Crosscut Sleds.pdf (1.2 MB)
How to Build a Simple Box-Joint Sled.pdf (1.0 MB)

Wow, thanks Stick for the suggestions. The Fine Woodworking one looks best yet I’d have to think about how to fit it with a stop block. Thanks so much and I’ll post the results!

Front mounted “C” channel…
Make the channel full length…

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Thanks for the suggestions Stick! I’ve stop short of the stop blocks for now. Used the Fine Woodworking plans to make both a 13" and 24" one. Got extra MDF and fence material if anyone wants to come to the shop and make one!

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You are welcome…
Glad I could help…

Now that you’ve gone and done all that…
The DEC/Jan issue of Wood Magazine has a very interesting sled featured…