I've got a fullsize sled setup that I built bit this will be convinent for smaller projects that don't need as much precision. Nice work man. I think I'll build one.
Definitely a nice idea, not sure how many of us have a truly flat work bench to utilize though. A couple other notes are sawdust buildup on the table and stop blocks. If you don’t have good dust collection, the sawdust building up on the surface could get underneath your single rails lifting up the sled and causing that pass to be higher than previous passes. If you don’t have stop blocks, and you’re not extremely careful, one of your rails could fall off the table while the router is running which could be disastrous.
You made my sled! I made a nearly identical sled a few years ago - on my channel. I can vouch that I have been using this as my sole flattening jig for years and nothing beats it. As you say though, table has to be flat.
Use aluminium angle, it doesn't have the inside curve issue and the router base will slide directly and better on aluminium anyway. Saves having to clean the scale off the mild steel.
Not the way I’m making mine but this is great. If I would have seen this first might not be using the linear rails. Suggest toe kicks on the edges ( guides) that your risers sit in.
I like this video and also liked the dust collection idea. I have this same router and would like to build it like you have shown. What size each end pieces and the center piece is, please. I know they are like 7" wide and 20" together. Also is that a 3/4" thick plywood you have used? Thanks in advance & keep sharing good work.
Great build and nice shop. However, dust collection should be a top priority with a gas water heater in there. When it fires up it could provide an ignition source for dust floating in the air. The amount of airborne dust has to be at the proper level to cause a flash fire, but it is something that you should give some consideration to. Better to be safe than sorry.
I was thinking about building a sled using ball bearing slides but this seems pretty simple and cost wise very competitive. One comment: shouldn't you clean up the glue squeeze out on both faces before doing this? In the video, it's clear that the back side has a lot of glue protruding, meaning that even though your first side will be parallel to the table, if the whole thing was sitting a bit canted, you'll end up milling a lot of material from the reverse side.
I used shims to keep it from moving and to keep it from being too slanted. I also used a couple of blocks to keep it all from moving and it worked fine without removing the glue.
Just curious why you didn't sled on your planer? That being said I also built one just like this, but it was for a piece that was to big foe my Dewalt planer.
What if you had your under support risers even with width of your work table. Then an additional piece of wood that attached to those and extended below the edge of the table. This would keep the sled from pushing away from you and would also help keep it aligned with your work piece as you move the sled down the work bench.
I think that's a great idea. In fact, I likely rebuild this table in the future because I've noticed some limitations on it and I'll do something similar to that. Good suggestion.
Small shop? 😂😂😂 my workshop is 12 feet by 8, has workbenches on three walls, a mitre saw, thicknesser, bandsaw, scroll saw and bench sander , and a router table. Plus table saw, bench joiner and mobile bench for when the weathers good. Very cosy, very compact and quite dusty. I definitely need a better extraction system!
@@LearnBuildRepWhen I started woodworking I bought the cheapest drill press I could find new (so I would have a warrantee), built a simple stand, and have used it 5 years now without feeling that I needed more. Yeah, I'd love to have a big fancy one with a keyless chuck and external speed adjustment, but for a hobbyist on a (space and money) budget it works just dandy.
Yeah. Lol. I would be a fly on the wall in your life so I could correct you every time you say something that is dialectically wrong for my area, not yours.
Yeah. Lol. I would be a fly on the wall in your life so I could correct you every time you say something that is dialectically wrong for my area, not yours.
I've got a fullsize sled setup that I built bit this will be convinent for smaller projects that don't need as much precision. Nice work man. I think I'll build one.
Thanks you!
I like this idea. I'll have to save this video so that I can refer back to it. Good build. Thanks for your contribution to the community!!
Thanks so much for this video. Very easy to follow and very informational. Thanks.
Great build, another option for the angle iron is to use an old bed frame. Its a little smaller but useable and free. Keep up the good work.
Thanks for the tip!
That is a great idea and it beats paying four or $500 for a tablet. By the way you could use old bed rails for that they’re almost free.
Thanks!
Definitely a nice idea, not sure how many of us have a truly flat work bench to utilize though. A couple other notes are sawdust buildup on the table and stop blocks.
If you don’t have good dust collection, the sawdust building up on the surface could get underneath your single rails lifting up the sled and causing that pass to be higher than previous passes.
If you don’t have stop blocks, and you’re not extremely careful, one of your rails could fall off the table while the router is running which could be disastrous.
Thanks for the tip on gong slower when routing . Other RUclips videos show the router just zooming along
Thanks mate. Very helpful.
You need something on the edge of the table to stop the sled dropping off, (because then the router gouges into the work)
Yes I agree. I have plans for a new table with this in mind.
You made my sled! I made a nearly identical sled a few years ago - on my channel. I can vouch that I have been using this as my sole flattening jig for years and nothing beats it. As you say though, table has to be flat.
Thats awesome!
Good sled build but I’ll add some advise. Grain orientation is key here. Running with the grain will speed things up.
That’s a good idea!
Use aluminium angle, it doesn't have the inside curve issue and the router base will slide directly and better on aluminium anyway. Saves having to clean the scale off the mild steel.
Good idea, I’ll keep it in mind for the future
Gotta make sure you get some thick stuff if you go that route cause it’s going to be more prone to flexing.
people throw out old bedrails, Pick them up, grind the hooks and you have free angle iron
Not the way I’m making mine but this is great. If I would have seen this first might not be using the linear rails. Suggest toe kicks on the edges ( guides) that your risers sit in.
Toe kicks are a good idea!
I like this video and also liked the dust collection idea. I have this same router and would like to build it like you have shown. What size each end pieces and the center piece is, please. I know they are like 7" wide and 20" together. Also is that a 3/4" thick plywood you have used? Thanks in advance & keep sharing good work.
Glad you liked it :) The end caps are 7x4 inches and the shuttle is 7x12 inches. And yes, it's 3/4 inch plywood.
It interesting that woodworking yt is filled with "budget" videos that spend as much as possible.
Great build and nice shop. However, dust collection should be a top priority with a gas water heater in there. When it fires up it could provide an ignition source for dust floating in the air. The amount of airborne dust has to be at the proper level to cause a flash fire, but it is something that you should give some consideration to. Better to be safe than sorry.
Thanks! That’s good advice!
I was thinking about building a sled using ball bearing slides but this seems pretty simple and cost wise very competitive. One comment: shouldn't you clean up the glue squeeze out on both faces before doing this? In the video, it's clear that the back side has a lot of glue protruding, meaning that even though your first side will be parallel to the table, if the whole thing was sitting a bit canted, you'll end up milling a lot of material from the reverse side.
I used shims to keep it from moving and to keep it from being too slanted. I also used a couple of blocks to keep it all from moving and it worked fine without removing the glue.
You need a "Here's how to build an edge sander." video.
Allen key bit is the tools name that you used for the umbrella bolts.
Mattress frames from Goodwill for the angle iron? Or not deep enough?
I was using 2 inch angle iron. Im not sure how big goodwill mattress frame would be but if it can support a mattress it’s probably sturdy enough.
Just curious why you didn't sled on your planer? That being said I also built one just like this, but it was for a piece that was to big foe my Dewalt planer.
I wanted a way to flatten slabs or table tops that are wider than what my planer could do.
What if you had your under support risers even with width of your work table. Then an additional piece of wood that attached to those and extended below the edge of the table. This would keep the sled from pushing away from you and would also help keep it aligned with your work piece as you move the sled down the work bench.
I think that's a great idea. In fact, I likely rebuild this table in the future because I've noticed some limitations on it and I'll do something similar to that. Good suggestion.
Hahahahaha us wood workers hate metal shavings 😂
A good magnet will collect metal shavings more efficiently than a vacuum, and without damaging the vacuum.
Just some semi stiff rubber like a bath matt, maybe cut strips for dust containment.
That makes me think of using weatherstripping. Thanks!
Small shop? 😂😂😂 my workshop is 12 feet by 8, has workbenches on three walls, a mitre saw, thicknesser, bandsaw, scroll saw and bench sander , and a router table. Plus table saw, bench joiner and mobile bench for when the weathers good. Very cosy, very compact and quite dusty. I definitely need a better extraction system!
Wow, that’s alot in a small space. You must have put a lot of thought into how everything fit in there
You really need a drill press. 😊
Haha, ya I know
@@LearnBuildRepWhen I started woodworking I bought the cheapest drill press I could find new (so I would have a warrantee), built a simple stand, and have used it 5 years now without feeling that I needed more. Yeah, I'd love to have a big fancy one with a keyless chuck and external speed adjustment, but for a hobbyist on a (space and money) budget it works just dandy.
Nice video. But understanding what you are saying is not very easy. I think you may be talking too fast.
Thanks for the feedback!
it's lessons, not "learnings", and disassemble, not "desemble".
Give the guy a break
Yeah. Lol. I would be a fly on the wall in your life so I could correct you every time you say something that is dialectically wrong for my area, not yours.
Yeah. Lol. I would be a fly on the wall in your life so I could correct you every time you say something that is dialectically wrong for my area, not yours.
Nice little router sled, but uptalking is annoying.
Thanks! I’ll try to tone it down.
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Nope
it's ES-pecially, not EC-specially.
Its disassemble brah...
What does ‘brah’ mean?