HOW TO BUILD A ROUTER SLED / SLAB FLATTENING MILL

Nice job. I'd make one change though - in your build, you attach the sides of the sled with horizontally driven screws into the edges of the sled base... than can cause a minor, but perceptable bulge in the base at each screw's location. Better to make the base 1-1/2" wider and mount the sides by driving the screws through the bottom of the sled, into the edges of the sides.

Great Job... Loved your instructions and results.

Excellent video.

Well done. This is how I’m going to build mine now. Thanks!!!

This is awesome! Thank you!

Here for the algorithm. Cheers.

Getting ready to flatten a couple tree cookies.

I inserted the router bit (Whiteside 6220) all the way into the router collet. When the router is plunged all the way down, the bit only protrudes about 3/8" below my sled. This is with a very thin base plate (~1/16") and a sled made from angle iron (~1/8").

How are all these guys getting any bit depth with sleds built from 3/4 ply? My bit wouldn't even clear 3/4 ply. Is it ok to insert the router bit NOT all the way into the collet? I'm concerned it may wander upward or downward while cutting.

What are those magnet stops you use to hold the slab in place called?

can you please suggest an alternative to mag switches to secure the work piece to a non cast iron saw table or an otherwise known flat work surface? thanks! oh and also can you explain how you figured out where to place the base of the sled on your table saw such that when you raised the saw blade up into the bottom of the base it was located at the outer tangent of the two holes you drilled in the base?

Thanks!

Awesome video. Informative and to the point. Thank you for sharing to help others.

Seen it used in several video's but never listed so far is your countersinking bit, quite strange looking so the question is it a universal hole size? I'm old so needless to say quite blind, LOL & just unable to see it truly used in normal speed at least to tell, also thank you for all of these simplistic video's that I'm enjoying immensely, truly a breath of fresh air compared to others always trying to overwork it & sell you everything under God's Green Earth, so thanks again, sincerely, TOM.

Purchased the plan for this Router Sled and will build it this weekend. The plan is very easy to follow and of course I can always refer back to this video if I have a problem. One thing I want to point out in the plan is the dimensions for Part 3 on the cut list should be 2 1/2 " X 48", not 3 1/2" X 48". Thanks for the video and plans.

like that saw fence

¿is it possible get same result using electric brush?

Tried to get plans for your sled and the zip file does not work on a Mac.......tried several times. It's paid for but the download doesn't work. Why don't you just send PDF's.

I like this approach a lot, will make

Great video. Love the sled you built. Was concerned about some of your table saw techniques pushing boards. Looks like you’re going to get cut. I would use that black push stick more often.

Great milling method and just so happens I am also building a butcher block!

Thank you for this video. I'm in the 'learning' phase of making my first Live-Edge table, and one area that I'm focusing on is the flattening process. This video, along with the excellent feedback from other viewers, is very helpful. I'm looking forward to future videos.

Why the plunge base instead of the regular?

Направление движения фрезера не правильное...

Great tutorial

Nice video, and I learned a few new things. One tip I recommend is to level the sled rails using a 4' level before you start routing. You don't have to be level in the long direction but the two rails have to be co-planar in the perpendicular to get a slab that's truly flat. lt's like using winding sticks only much more accurate.

Very good video and a BIG THANK YOU for waiting to the end to ask me to subscribe.

Thank you for your videos man. Worth 2 or 3 years in those "schools" ...

This is very helpful. Thanks!

Nice job, thanks for sharing your experience, i’ll build something like that soon. New subs :)

Great video. Thanks. Just what I intend to build.

Hey great video. If this fits my slabs I’m going to purchase the plans and build. What is the widest slab you can flatten in this sled?
Thanks

Very helpful, thanks for taking the time to film and share!

Just finished making this. Thx for the detailed steps. Allowed me to tackle this with confidence

Wd40 dry lubricant and an extension collet was valuable info thanks

Man you make it look 👀 easy

I don't like that the router bit protrudes excessively, otherwise quite good

I used polyurethane on my sled it provides a slippery surface for the router and slides easily on rails. Also attached my sled sides ontop of the base piece and attached with pocket screws. Less chance of warping with the frame secured to the base board.

I'm thinking of building this but also need a new cross cut sled. Just wondering if anyone has ever combined the two? A cross cut sled with levelled out rails that doubles as a slab flattening mill. Seems like it should be easy enough...

Great video!!! Have seen a few videos about router sleds. This is by far the best. Will refer back to this when I build mine. Thx. Man!!

I’ve made your sled and it’s great. My challenge is, even with a collet extension, reaching the workpiece. What is the distance between the bottom of the sled and the workbench? Asked a different way, what is the thinnest workpiece you could flatten with a sled of these dimensions?

I don't really know why I clicked on this video considering I already have a router sled that serves my needs.... but I'm glad I did. I had no idea collet extensions were a thing so I've been using flat spacer boards beneath my work pieces that are too thin to be tall enough for the bit to reach.

Did you buff out the gobs of wax that you applied?

Question: Do you think 3/4 inch MDF would be feasible for this project……? You have a new subscriber now

What is the spray after the gorilla glue?

I'm making a sled to use with a cordless 20V dewalt router and an issue I have is the bit (Whiteside 1/4" shank with 1" cut) only extends 5/8" below the bottom of the router plate. So if I use 3/4" plywood for the router sled base the bit won't even extend past the base. Do you have much depth when using your router and sled? I'm not sure how much further a 1/2" bit extends on larger routers but with mine I may have to use 1/8" angle iron to slide my router on to get some clearance

I just built a version of this today. Thanks for the video

Could this be used for getting a straight edge on a small cedar logs? Then I want to use that straight edge to cut them down on my table saw. That is once I figure out what I want to build with them before I cut them up. I’m excited to see what the inside of the logs look like. I have once decent size log then some smaller logs.

I used PVC 3/4 x 1/4 lattice strips to slide on . No mess from paste wax.

Great vid, but you made one major mistake. You should never orient the sled rails on the sides of the base. They should always be attached to the top of the base. This completely eliminates having to line up the sides. I compliment you on the guide rails. Love the idea of the dado.