Build Your Own Slab Flattening Router Sled

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Ever wonder how to flatten a wood slab? In this video I show you how to build your own slab flattening router sled. This project came together with very few hiccups and in the end I have a solid jig for slab flattening I can use for years to come. All the parts are listed below. Most links lead to affiliate links, which will pay me a small commission, so feel free to do your own searches or use the links provided. No pressure either way. Also, I have listed links to other videos I used to help me build this.
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Products we used (Below are affiliate links and we may be paid a small commission if you choose to purchase using them):
OrangeA Linear Rail 2PCS1500mm Linear Slide Rail
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2Pcs 2000mm Linear Rail Guide - Overall Length 78.7 inch
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CNC Spoilboard Surfacing Router Bits, 1/2 inch Shank 2 inch Cutting Diameter
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SimbaLux Acrylic Sheet Clear Cast Plexiglass 12” x 12” Square Panel 3/8” Thick amzn.to/49STRgm (Affiliate Link)
RZ Mask M2 MESH MASK
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F1 - 99.9% STANDARD + ACTIVE CARBON FILTER - 3 PK / FITS M1, M2 & M2.5 MASKS
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RU-vid videos I used to help design and build my Sled:
@Idealwoodworks - Build a Better Router Sled/Flattening Jig
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@jkmwoodworking - Affordable Router Sled - I finally got it right!
• Affordable Router Sled...
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@Hog-g2z 14 дней назад

Good Day 🌅, nice job, I like the idea with the bracket on the linear blocks, from France.

@TheSharkShed 13 дней назад

Thank you very much! Cheers!

@liquidrockaquatics3900 Месяц назад

Why did you choose Acrylic over polycarbonate? Polycarbonate is impact resistant

@jameskelly6117 12 дней назад

Great video. Appreciate the level of detail with your assembly. I am wondering how long these bearings will hold up on the runners with all the sawdust? Is yours still smooth?

@TheSharkShed 12 дней назад

Thanks! They are still very smooth. They are very robust and meant for industrial operation. The saw dust should not really affect it any time soon. Thanks for asking!

@paulfarley9265 3 дня назад

Is there a different option for mounting the acrylic to the rails vs. doing the Z bracket modification? Could the acrylic piece be mounted on the top of the bearing pieces? Then use a collet extension to get the same height?

@TheSharkShed 2 дня назад

I think that is a good idea. I didn't think of using a collet extension, but that could work.

@jimwillockx2278 6 дней назад

Sorry for that last question sounding so bad, I meant to say, where did you get.......

@TheSharkShed 6 дней назад

No worries. The link to the rails is in the description below the video.

@jeffreyjbyron 8 дней назад

Hi great video! I am planning my sled out now. I've seen a lot of youtubers with a similar design, but with different cross rails (yours looks much more sturdy--theirs don't have the rigid aluminum for bolting down but are simpler round rails). Did you consider using the other type? I'm wondering if there's a benefit I don't understand. I'm also wondering how to deal with my uneven floors. I imagine by setup needs to be perfectly flat for this to work.

@jeffreyjbyron 8 дней назад

Did you have any trouble with those cheap(er) amazon bits? Did they last long enough?

@TheSharkShed 8 дней назад

I like my rails because they are sturdy and have very little flex. As for uneven floors, this is why I have it on my work bench. The top is MDF and it is supported by a frame underneath. It is the best I can do with my DIY setup, but so far it has turned out great!

@TheSharkShed 8 дней назад

The bit I got from Amazon has worked great for me! I have only flatted 4 different pieces, but so far so good.

@jimwillockx2278 6 дней назад

Hello, where is you get the rails and bearings? Or did I just miss it?

@TheSharkShed 6 дней назад

@@jimwillockx2278 there’s a link in the description below the video.

@b3owu1f 12 дней назад

Looks great. Just curious, why not a CNC spindle vs a router for this? Can't find any video that uses one, but wondering why not.. they seem better able to handle more speed, more power, etc. Regardless.. how do you plunger further down? Are you limited to the plunge base of the router in this case.. or can you plunge down to a 1/2" work piece? Ideally don't want to have to change the blocks under the long rails to adjust the height of that.

@TheSharkShed 12 дней назад

The CNC spindle is a great idea. I just used my router because it is what I had on-hand. As for plunge depth, I am limited to the router's plunge depth minus the thickness of the base. If I need to work on something thinner, I have to raise the wood from the table top. Not ideal, but the sled was really meant for large slabs. Anything thin and narrow enough will go through a planner or something like that. Thanks for the CNC Spindle idea and questions!

@b3owu1f 12 дней назад

@@TheSharkShed Oh that makes sense on thinner material. I bought the rails (1200mm both directions for now, figure I can add more to the X if I go longer). I have a Bosch plunge router that I use on the table (well.. barely) but may opt to buy a separate router just for this use.. if I don't figure out the spindle route. Spindles actually cost less for the 3hp (china version anyway).. but not sure if it will work as well. If you opt to upgrade to a spindle and do a video.. I'd be much appreciated. :D.

@TheSharkShed 12 дней назад

@@b3owu1f I will definitely make a video if I try it out. Don't have a project at the moment to try it, but I am sure there will be opportunity in the future.

@tazblink 14 дней назад

Great job looks wonderful. Just wondering why you changed JKM Woodworking channel design it seemed perfect to me? Just curious. Thanks for sharing.

@TheSharkShed 14 дней назад

@@tazblink thanks! KJM Woodworking?

@tazblink 14 дней назад

@@TheSharkShed Yes the channel you borrowed from and left a link to affordable router sled.

@TheSharkShed 14 дней назад

@@tazblink Oh sorry, didn't understand. I basically took the idea from two different YT channels to come up with this design. I also had a hard time finding the right sized L-bracket. Everything was either too beefy or way too expensive. I will be modifying this more as I go. Thanks again for watching and commenting.

@MrBthelen 6 месяцев назад

Could you let me know the screw sizes for the 20mm rail glides and the 16mm glides. Great video well done!!

@TheSharkShed 6 месяцев назад

Screws came with the 16mm rails, so I am not sure what it was. For the 20mm rail, I believe it is an M5 screw size. I am not sure of the length I used, but I think it was about 1/2 inch. Hope this helps. Glad you enjoyed the video!

@nathanswoodcrafts 7 месяцев назад

That thing is cool Dino. I want a flattening setup however I have a drum sander and that works pretty well also for now. One day, I'll have one. Great video bud!

@TheSharkShed 7 месяцев назад

Thanks man! I would love a drum sander. But this was a more cost effective option for now.

@havivmishali9847 4 месяца назад

Just so you know, it does not cold grummins. It's called blind nuts.

@moldyzucchinis3251 7 месяцев назад

at long last about to build mine, just needed a push to do it. nice work

@TheSharkShed 7 месяцев назад

Awesome! Hope this helps a little! 😬

@Haplo-san 2 месяца назад

0:12 I can see light scattering like road bumps shape. Is it as flat as just like out of jointer?

@TheSharkShed 2 месяца назад

@@Haplo-san yes, it’s just as flat as a jointer.

@chris-C8 6 месяцев назад

I hate it when RU-vidrs fail to credit their sources of inspiration. Thanks for doing so. I believe acrylic is a much better choice than plywood. You could even improve dust collection with a CNC dust shoe! I can't wait to build mine.

@TheSharkShed 6 месяцев назад

Thank you, I appreciate you saying that! The CNC dust shoe is an excellent idea. I will see what it would take to incorporate it.

@fergiebear1383 5 месяцев назад

What speed was your drill press at for the holes in the plexiglass?

@TheSharkShed 5 месяцев назад

I used the same speed I use for most wood, 2800 RPMs, wich is also the high setting on this particular press.

@BrentReed-vc2vf 6 месяцев назад

What was the rough cost (outside of the router and underlying table)? Thanks! Good job.

@TheSharkShed 6 месяцев назад

Thank you! The rough cost was a little under $250.

@UFOHUNTERS2 4 месяца назад

thank you just order me one

@TheSharkShed 4 месяца назад

Hope you enjoy it!

@Striperman 7 месяцев назад

First flattener lol. Go Yankees

@TheSharkShed 7 месяцев назад

Thank you Keith for always being so supportive!

@Striperman 7 месяцев назад

@@TheSharkShed 👍🏻Pretty cool. Wish I could get my lawn that flat and smooth 😂

@TheSharkShed 7 месяцев назад

If only! Maybe I can build a lawn flattening jig. :)

@jkritselis Месяц назад

Awesome, nice job!

@TheSharkShed Месяц назад

Thank you! 🙏

@lesmorris6388 27 дней назад

Coooool😎

@TheSharkShed 26 дней назад

Thanks!

@deansali2202 Месяц назад

Awesome job!

@TheSharkShed Месяц назад

@@deansali2202 thank you!!

@jeanbernardludovic6472 3 месяца назад

good job

@TheSharkShed 3 месяца назад

Thank you!

@robertmceuen3630 4 месяца назад

My sled(slab flattener) is 2 3"× 6" aluminum rectangle tubes 4' long for the rails and 2 2"× 2"× 1/4" angles 4' long with a polycarbonate base for the router support. Just slide the angles along the rails. Use a 2" Whiteside flattening bit. It will flatten a slab up to 24" wide and 4' long and 2" to 4" thick. Works well so far. Got all the aluminum at work, so it was inexpensive too.

@TheSharkShed 4 месяца назад

Wow! That is awesome! I really like how versatile this has become for me.