For about the same price as the home decor I was looking to buy, I purchased a tool that would allow me to make as many articulated hanging figures as I wanted.
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How to build a table saw sled

In this video, I create a quick and simple mini table saw sled using the following tools: Saw Stop Table Saw, Rockler Sled, ...
Build the ultimate table saw sled—the easy way! This DIY sled is designed for dead-on accurate crosscuts, smooth sliding action, and repeatable results without complicated setups or expensive hardware ...