Should I get sleds made out of wood or metel?
.001 and .002

I bought a set of CNCed aluminum and made some 1/4" aboo sleds off them. Always used the aboo sleds for everyday use. Lighter and if they bow a little, the sander pressure rollers will squeeze them right down with no loss of accuracy.

That's just me, YMMV

The sleds we sell are made out of jatoba. Very stable and hard. I cut and grind them thin so the sander can keep them tight on the belt.
They work well.
I use aluminum sleds personally, but that is just what I have gotten  used to.
We probably average 10 sets of tapers a week...been real pleased with both actually.

BigJim

I have one adjustable aluminum sled that I use for everything.

QuoteOriginally posted by Bowjunkie:
I have one adjustable aluminum sled that I use for everything.

You have a photo of the sled Junkie..?

I do at home. I'm working a double shift today. I'll try to remember to post them tomorrow. I've posted them here before but just did a quick  search and couldn't find them.

Basically, it's 4x40", hinged at one end, and shimmed as needed at the other.

With wood sleds is bamboo flooring a good option to make them out of? Or should I use a hard wood?

Hard wood...

I use bamboo flooring with a precision ground taper on top. Just a simple parallel section of boo and a taper on top that butts up against a stop.Then you can swap the taper for whatever you want.
Hardwood is way more likely to warp and move on you than the bamboo. Obviously choice of 'hardwood' would make a big difference though!

yeaaa.... i dunno what the ol fella knows about "hard wood" anyway!!!
i know for sure that thats not a real  answer, the geezer has gotta be just trollin'      
I let this be for a while- but couldnt any longer    :D

Nuff outta you, Elmer..  

Lol im getting used to roys 1-5 word post's