How To Build a Planer Sled 

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As a professional woodworker for over 40 years this is one of the coolest and best jigs I've ever seen. absolute Genius. Excellent job on the video and editing, easy to follow and understand. Currently living in Africa , developing a small vocational school. straight ,flat, dry lumber is almost impossible to come by. If I can complete one of these before I leave it will truly be an answer to prayer. Thanks so much for sharing.

12/17/2018 This made me smile. Big. You have done an outstanding job of creating the video, not wasting time, assembling all the information in an easily readable and usable format, and demonstrated the build, the use, the effectiveness. And you cited your source. Thank you for being on RU-vid.

Had this project saved from a few years ago and looking to finally tackle it. Just rewatched and still the best DIY video I've seen! Thanks again

Beautiful production! Creative, light hearted and professional.

This is on my "to do" list and has been a while. I've got the SN137 (and a lot more) but this is the first video I've seen of the sled in operation. Good job!

Thanks for posting! Great delivery and fantastic progression to the final product. Much appreciated.

Dear Rod, thanks for sharing your workup of the magazine idea. It certainly fills a void in our ability to turn rough little boards into flat, parallel boards. This is something every woodworker could take advantage of over time. Well done. Nice video and editing work. Thanks for sharing.

Just found this channel today ! And it's awesome this vid moves fast but leaves nothing out . Gets all the info across and doesn't drag at all ! Great format thanks

I've been trying to figure this out for many years and never even got close to this very simple, clever design. Thx for the post much appreciated.

Absolutely the best video editing skills I have ever watched on RU-vid. You must put a lot of time on this. And it's super enjoyable! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

Hands down one of the best videos I’ve seen in awhile regarding “how-to” and walking through a process. Well done!

Your video editing/narration might be the very best I've seen in the hundreds of woodworking how-to vids I've watched. Keep up the great work!

This, hands down, was the best how-to video I have seen. You explain things very well, your graphics make it entertaining and it was very easy to follow. Please keep up the good work.

I really liked how you manufactured this video. Visual cues and steps make it better to follow compared to most other videos ive seen. Can't wait to see more.

That's one of the best how two videos I've watched, you're a natural!

ABSOLUTELY OUTSTANDING HOW TO!!! Keep them coming

Wow! I’m exceptionally impressed with your video, your simple instructions, your time editing and the use of graphics! I’m so glad I found your channel. VERY NICE JOB! I cannot wait to make this for my planer! I have been wanting a joiner for 6 months, but haven’t wanted to spend the money. I’m so glad you showed me how to do make one!!! Thank you!

That is s one of the best videos I’ve watched and I am definitely going to make one!! Thanks for the detailed info.

Very well explained, edited, and constructed useful jig. A must for every planer! I look forward to making and using mine soon!

Great build. you are a natural teacher....a skill not seen on most YT channels

Probably one of the best how to videos Ive ever seen. Your editing skills are phenomenal, always a joy to watch. Your killing it brother!!

This is by far the most well made instructional video I have ever seen. You have a gift.

Beautiful video. great work on the editing. Thank you for all the commentary. It was terrific.

I made one of these when I got the Shop Notes back in 2014 using the materials in the article. Well it's time for an upgrade as it has not held up well using hardboard and nylon screws. Thanks great job! Muy Bien!!

Great Video, Want to thank you for taking the time to do this Video. Skillfully Done

I have very limited internet so, I love how you made a fast pace informative video. Thanks very much. I look forward to more.

Have to agree with the other comments about best how to video ever seen - a great deal of thought has gone into constructing it for optimal efficiency and I will make use of the principles for some instructional material for which I am responsible. Thanks for that - and for bringing such a practical idea to RU-vid - I will pass it on to our Men's Shed as a project we can build for our members.

got the sled done, thanks for all the inspiration bud. get to take it for a spin Monday. thanks again

Please continue making videos. This is simply the best I have seen. I am excited to get to my shop and make this. Thank you.

Excellent instructional video, Rod! I watched a video earlier where a guy built a monstrosity using hinges and pins to level the board he was trying to flatten. At the end, he asked for suggestions on how to improve on his design; I told him he should watch your video...

this is one of the best instructional videos i;ve seen on youtube. the presentation is right on. rod, you have a real knack for this, keep it up!!

Excellent presentation Rod; I look forward to more :)

My god what an incredibly well made video tutorial! Really quite something... thank you!

Rod, great job for your first instructional video. I like your how you broke the project down into the different section and the graphics/illustration they give that added detail that makes your project that much more doable. The speed of the video did not seen rushed. And I agree the pause button is your friend. Keep up the great project and video. Brian

I really liked the pacing of this video - your up-front apology had me worried, but you show the info three times, there's always enough time to pause, and you follow a direct path through the build that is easily followed. Your diagrams are clear, your material listing are formatted in two ways to suit different audiences, and your narrative is precise, articulate and interesting. In other words, fantastic work, be proud of it!

This is great because I just received a whole pickup load of rough cut walnut 16" wide x 1- 1/8" thick that needs flattened to 3/4" thick. Your video just saved me a lot of waist. 👍👍👍

So you are not a video editing pro?! Just... wow. Amazing editing, perfect sound and camera angle. Every woodworker producing how-tos must watch this and learn. Thank you very much for filming thisr. I wanted to build a sled like that for a while, but was always intimidated by the complexity of such a project. Your video solved that for me.

Great video and amazing editing, I respect the time you put into this to share

What an awesome project and great job editing I know that is the most time consuming part! Thank you for sharing!!

best instructional video on RU-vid!! a lot of work went into your production so schematics and an excellent presentation! Gracias por todo!!

Subscribed, thanks for this! I've been debating the purchase of a planer or jointer, but you've settled that for me. Time to keep an eye on craigslist.

Amateur woodworker here... I love watching your videos! You are so well spoken :)

As I mentioned in your demo video of this sled, I am going to make one of these right after I build my planer stand. Thanks for sharing with us. I still would watch even if the video was an hr. long

Genius. I know this wasn't your original idea. But part of genius is being able to explain things and you have done this very well. Thanks. Happy woodworking my friend!

Great video, very helpful. Finally somebody that knows how to edit!

Without question .... that is easily one of the best videos, both from a technical and subject matter standpoint , I've ever seen on RU-vid. Great job ! You just earned yourself a new subscriber and look forward to your next episode ! Thank you !!

That was a great video! It didn't feel like it was 10 minutes, just great information delivered in a concise, entertaining way. Nicely done!

Great video, I love the pace! It drives me nuts when some guys feel the need to show themselves drilling every screw or nail. Music was good, subtle.

For your first "how-to" video this is really, really well done! kudos!

One of the best all around videos I've ever seen. Great job Rod!!! Now I just have to dig up my copy of that magazine. Scott

Thanks for the lesson Yoda. Will make projects fit together easier :)

You mentioned it was your first "how to" video -- Great job; informative and entertaining. Cheers, thanks for sharing.

That was brilliant, that's the one for me, thanks from Down Under.

I just stumbled across your channel. Wow that is the most ridiculous simple making sense jig for the planer anyone one has ever explained for turning your planer to a jointer. Absolutely incredible well done brutha. Thanks a lot and the best to you and yours from a fellow woodworker.

On top of all the other kudos everyone’s written which I wholeheartedly agree with, what most impacted me was the sound of your voice. I’ve never thought that before, sounds weird I know, but combined with the sound of your voice and speaking cadence, WOW! Just wow! Awesome!!! If you’re ever looking for another full time career I bet you could make it as an announcer, TV/Radio, or even voice-over.

Great how to video, hands down. I had been looking for a solution to maximize the use of my planer to double as a jointer since I have a relatively small shop. I decided to undertake this project and just completed this afternoon. Turned out great and look forward to a test run tomorrow.

Fantastic video. If all "how to" videos were this well done the world would be a smarter place! You're a smart guy with some great skills. Keep it up.

Holy crap! I watch way too many videos on woodworking and yours was by far the best I've seen.

Here we have an excellent and with a very good explanation video on how you built it. Well done and thanks for sharing to the world. Keep safe and keep doing videos like this one. Cheers.

This project is being added to my short list of must haves. Thanks a lot. Jay Bates steered me toward your channel

Your how-to style is excellent, kudos on all the graphics work, it really helps. Just got a Dewalt Planer (that is also doubling as a jointer) - this is going to be my bible for the next few weeks!

Thanks for another great video your style of teaching is as good as any I’ve seen on RU-vid keep up the good work

Just bought a used 15” king YHP -150 planer and once I get it tuned in I’m going to build this, great video. Thanks

Really excellent video editing and instruction. I am very impressed, good job!

I've just stumbled onto this brilliant 'How To' video. Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge and for making it so easy to follow & understand each step. I can't wait to have a go at making one myself. Just had to subscribe to see what else you come up with. Awesome job, well done.

EXCELLENT VIDEO ROD. I ALWAYS WANTED TO BUILD THIS SLED BUT I DIDN'T THINK I COULD. AFTER WATCHING YOUR VIDEO I'M CONFIDENT ENOUGH. THANK YOU!!

That video was more easy for a simpleton like myself to follow. Please make more of you’re builds n jigs. Thanks again

As a newbie, I've seen a lot of vids, read a lot of books to learn the trade. This has got to be the most awesome so far of them all. I especially love how you casually let us know, "There's a pause button", Lol. That was great. I'm sure you had to have some editing training somewhere, sometime. If not, then you sir are def., the man! With your help, I will certainly make one of these...it just might take me a decade...lol. What a job you did man. What a job!

Excellent video thank you! Great camera angles especially for a beginner.

This is really cool, you are the first person that I have seen so far that actually credits what you did from shopnotes. I have the shopnotes total archive and I see endless youtube videos showing projects that was build from shopnotes but yet they never mention shopnotes in their video/articles. Personally I think that the people who actually made these projects should be mentioned, after all it was their idea.

Very timely video! I was just about to make one and this looks like a keeper. TY

this video and project is very cool...awesome job, thank you for sharing

This is this is the first time I've seen one of your videos and I'm a bit sad that I hadn't stumbled on them sooner! Very well done on all fronts. I'm not going to build the sled, I'm more a wedge and hot glue kind of guy when using my planer in this fashion, but I'm looking forward to watching more of your videos! Thank you!

That was well done mate. Easy to watch, informative and fun.

One of the best videos I've ever seen on RU-vid thank you for that

I've been watching a lot of these type of video, I'm telling you, you are very good. Amazing quality, explanation, editing, comedy. The only negative ... you're not putting enough content out. I'm sure you're doing many projects off camera ... let it roll!

Just watched your most excellent video and was impressed. Whne playing back your subscribers can click on the settings wheel and slow the video down and still hear your explanation it is actually hilarious. Thanks.

What a terrific video ... this has gone into my to do list ... thank you very much @my garage workshop aka Rod

Omg you the man! Thx for making this video and providing the plans at the end.

Very, very good. First class presentation and excellent editing. Many thanks, Rod.

Rod!! I've been looking for a solution to planing all these twisted boards all over the web even contemplating dropping $1,000 on a jointer but this is the answer!!

The amount of work that goes into editing these videos must be taxing! This is my go to channel for woodworking. How can anyone dislike. Great job and thank you.

I can't say enough about how I like this video and the way you produced it. And yes, the pause button is always my friend. Thanks too much.

I can honestly type this: You have a absolutely stellar video here sir! There is so much effort put in to this production. Beautifully produced. (I actually have that same Shop Notes issue)! I was just was too afraid to even attempt the project - maybe i still might be in truth. But I think I may give it a try. Thank you so much!

Followed this video and finished making this sled for myself a couple of weeks ago :) It works really well! I also took the liberty of just 3d printing out the adjustment wheels, since I didn't have a hole saw handy and I needed to justify my 3d printer more... This sled was surprisingly a ton of fun to build! Thanks for the plans, looking forward to more of your videos.

This pair of videos have earnt you a subscriber. Seriously love it keep up the good work!

GREAT build video Rob!! I subscribed to your channel and your IG page. I love the amount of detail and the orderly way you present the build!!! AWESOME!!!

Fantastic video. Great editing. Good flow. Easy to follow instructions. Top notch, amigo.

Great video bro. Luckily for me, I have the exact same planer! Always a pleasure to watch your videos so keep up the great work!

What a fantastic video... the pace, editing, and project are all top notch. Subscribed!

Very well done video. Quite understandable and above all ENJOYABLE. Kudos to you.

Mate if this is your first video I expect great things from you. Thanks for sharing, great filming, editing and clear instructions, event though dont need one of these your video is tempting me... we’ll done

Thanks for this great jig. It will make my wood jointing way far easy.

Love this video. Anxious to make this. Hope to see you make more. Your videos are very well done. Keep up the good work.

Your work is phenomenal. Thank you so much. I will make this build a priority.

What an Incredible build and the edit...OMG! super!

I will probably not make this project, but the video editing skills are so good, I had to watch the whole thing. I'll be looking forward to watching more of your excellent videos.

very nice, all the way around sir! Great instructions, very straight-forward, nice clean video shots and editing too. You ROCK ROD!

Very nice build! Thanks so much for sharing!