Parts needed to build a simple saw stop.

You can build these saw stops however you want, the most important thing is the software and the electronics which should be of the closed loop type. With the closed loop system, you can hit the stop without losing position. The stop will return to its original position no matter how you turn it.

The software is a plugin for Mach3 and can be used on any saw stop you want as long as it is controlled with Mach3.

The stop we will build in this guide is of a simpler kind but works well. We use these stops ourselves.

We don’t have much parts in our international store but we will link to our Swedish store so that you can see what is needed. These are standard parts and can be found on Amazon for example. You can click on the links, they will open in a new window.

You can access instructions on how to build the stop after you purchase the software.

To build this saw stop you will need:

Cut plates from 6mm in HPL (Or other material) and 6mm Aluminum. Buy the plates pre-cut or cut the plates yourself, we include .DXF files as well as CRV (Vcarve) files for CNC. (a 22x62cm disc is enough)
Aluminum profiles (not in stock, but here is an example) for the sled itself. Here you decide for yourself how long the saw stop you need, for example 3 metres. The profile must be of the standard 20x40mm type and with a groove of 6mm so that the v-wheel fits. You can also use v-slot profiles, but then the hole pattern must be changed slightly on the slide (let us know and we will send a slide for V-slot) . You can splice the profile, you notice a slight jump but it does not affect the precision. Consumption, 2 meter saw stop = 4x100cm, 3 meter saw stop = 6x100cm, 4 meter saw stop = 8x100cm