Router Sled - Build Under an Hour!

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This router sled is extremely simple to make! You can build it under an hour and it will last a long time and stay flat. Some may say I should have the perpendicular guides sandwiching the rail on the bed. I have done that before, but when you have a slab too big for your bed and need to use different rails, your sled would be useless. Anyway, What would you do differently?
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@penthesilliaas 9 месяцев назад

Thanks for not over engineering/complicating this build. I love it! Following 👍

@user-fy4yd9tz4w 5 месяцев назад

I’ve been looking at the “EASY SLED BUILD” “SIMPLE SLED BUILD” RU-vid videos for months. They just made me keep looking up the definition of simple and easy. Some people made cuts with no dimensions. No step by step instructions. No specifics. Your video is AWESOME. Simplicity at its best. !!!

@fredcheekphx 2 года назад

I'm brand new to woodworking. THIS is the sled I can build. Thnx.

@marknthetrails7627 Год назад

I liked the rapid-fire instruction on top of the video. Clear and succinct. Thanks 👍✌🥃

@Mullenthemaker Год назад

No problem!

@ericx4124 3 года назад

The best I’ve seen for this so far. The angle iron is the way to go!

@adammuntz2376 2 года назад

Thanks for making this video Jesse, definitely more my style for making a sled. I was wanting to get to routing my slabs more quickly and I know this will do just that.

@CharacterRedWorkshop 3 года назад

That’s a super simple and effective project man. Love how you explained everything you did and why you did it.

@Mullenthemaker 3 года назад

Glad to hear it! Thanks!

@philiposborne5603 2 года назад

@@Mullenthemaker I'm a wanna be woodworker. Could this set up be used to made dado's for drawer dividers in an apothecary cabinet?

@kiwiaus 2 года назад

@@philiposborne5603 can't visualise what you're referring to.. - but with a router, the bit would be facing the wrong way to the wood / cut ??? But using the same sled concept with a hand held circular saw would work 🤷‍♂️

@danielhanawalt4998 2 месяца назад

I've been watching videos about making tables and other things and seeing people using router sleds. Watched a few on how to make a sled and the rails and all looked good but but cost a bit more than I'd want to spend since I'm just wanting to get my feet wet. The other videos were also a bit complicated. Glad I clicked on your video. Being retired and on a fixed income and just looking to begin with smaller things to start like cutting boards, your sled was what I was looking for. Saved me some time figuring out how to build one myself and not spend much money. You did a good job making it simple and easy to follow.

@chuckbuddystrainer8632 3 года назад

Thanks. I love the build can't wait to make one. One tip when drilling your holes go to Harbor Freight and get a graduating drill bit it's the best drill bit you'll everone for steel. I had to drill holes in a steel boat trailer quarter inch thick. It flew through the steel like it was soft Pine I couldn't believe it. Thanks again

@TimLiberty-gs3dl 2 месяца назад

Made your slide and it worked GREAT. Flattened a 39 inch wide by 3-5 inch high/thick cookie. Ended up using drawer slide 1/2in tape which we put on both lips of the angle iron. Router slid easily. Will put it on router plate tomorrow to flatten other side of the cookie. Thanks for your great suggestion and video. OUTSTANDING!!

@Dragonuv2002 3 года назад

Your rail system planted a seed in my head. I ended up building a sled that incorporates not only the rails, but also a tracked rail roller setup. Used it for the first time today, and it left a finish on hard walnut that any self respecting quality drum sander or helical planer would be proud of. This thing is awesome. Thank you for the video and the inspiration!

@barretthamilton2565 3 года назад

Love to see what you ended up doing, I was thinking of something similar, but why reinvent the wheel? Tag me if you post a vid or photos

@jasonyannuccelli2499 2 года назад

I'd like to see your roller idea too ! Than sounds like a great addition to this build.

@Dragonuv2002 2 года назад

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@rdw3171 Год назад

A year later and still no picture?--big hat, no cows 🙂

@Dragonuv2002 Год назад

@@rdw3171 there’s a video linked above. I don’t have a way to post a still picture on here.

@CrazyEstradaKids 2 года назад

You literally just saved my build with this video. Thank you!

@michaelcaulfield3980 2 года назад

Glad I found this video! Great idea for what I doing. Cutting dado mortise joints in uprights for a bookshelf. Just have to remember to set the depth of the router from the angle iron, not from the router base itself. Great video!! 👍👍👍

@TheBigBlackElephant 2 года назад

Best fucking video I have seen on this bro. I thank you so much. There are guys using the metal that you used with welders and or they're not explaining things well and their videos are a lot longer than yours. Your explanation is superb and I love how you added the mdf board and showed the whole set up. You are a life saver man. Thank you so much.

@BurghFan-ps9ow 3 года назад

Thanks for the video sir!!! I've seen at least 20 different videos on this topic this has been the easiest

@tonyraimondi840 2 года назад

Did this on Saturday worked like a charm. Thank you

@danielvillegas5604 3 года назад

Great idea. I had some old bed frame lying around and I cut that down. It made perfect size angle iron to work with.

@StArFuRyZz 3 года назад

I need to make a better sled than the one I have - and this reminded me that I do have two bedframes in the garage that aren't being used. Saves me a trip to the store.

@legbreaker5376 2 года назад

I like the way you simplified it a lot of other people over complicate the whole project when really it’s just enough to get the job done like it a lot

@mikecoughlin4128 2 года назад

I’m working on building out my first shop. I want to work with both metal and wood. Using each where/when most useful. I agree that this use of a router is more beneficial and cost effective than purchasing individual tools. I plan on using bed frame angle iron for my sled sides and wood for the bottom of the sled. I also plan on using metal for the rails and melamine to attach the rails to.

@Cjfasching 3 года назад

Super thoughtful and helpful. I need to build one of these this week, so I guess this was timely as well! Thanks a bunch!

@wethepeople6941 2 года назад

You are the unspoken hero spoken of. Simple but effective idea for those not strapped with tons of cash.

@Mike-kz4yv 2 года назад

Brilliant, very simple not over engineered, thumbs up dude

@mjschaeffer2112 2 года назад

Awesome job. Great help with my future slab flattening!

@mysto 3 года назад

Thanks, exactly what I needed. Clear and simple. Thanks!

@Mullenthemaker 3 года назад

Thanks Man!

@michaelohara1422 3 года назад

Great video - initially saw the metal brackets and said no way I can do that but figured I would give it a shot anyway. Flattened a chess board that I messed up this morning! Thanks!

@TousisDimitris 2 года назад

Thank you very much! Excellent work, you save me from a jointer planner!

@lilywater3408 3 года назад

Best router sled on RU-vid!!👍👍👍

@rodrigotoroa5417 10 месяцев назад

Super great video! The easiest one I found! Thank you very much!

@davidwillett53 9 месяцев назад

I'm used to larger, corded routers ru-vid.comUgkxfQ5_mgwq6PcudJvAH25t-I4D-3cTPz4z so this was a different experience for me. Basically, this is an incredibly sweet machine, fits well in the hand, etc. It has slightly less power than I'm used to, but that's understandable. Maneuvering freehand takes some practice. These days, it's especially nice to be able to avoid power cords. This is above the level of a hobbyist but below a pro level.

@babydee007 2 года назад

Love the video and how well you explained it step by step!

@how2q 3 года назад

Great ideas...first one i've watched on this subject that recommended rails on side of workbench. Thanks for video!

@Mullenthemaker 3 года назад

No problem! Glad it helped!

@coloredcaboosecreations 2 года назад

Great tutorial thank you for sharing dude! I will definitely be building this sled.

@dalecharpentier3260 Год назад

Found information very helpful & anxious to start building mine. Thanks a lot & hope you will continue with your projects & pass them along.

@GertBowker Год назад

excellent video, this helps encourage me to be working with slabs, thanks!

@timchapman5553 3 года назад

That router bit is epic

@stoutfarmhousedesignsmlcpr9154 2 года назад

I think if you slotted the angle iron. You can have an adjustable rail the slide rides on. Also. You can make the base two pieces with each rail side. Easier to store that way. You can just find a piece of mdf to fill the void as needed for each project. This would be useful for wordsmiths with limited space.

@JohnnyBallou 2 года назад

Thank you! Was trying to figure out how to rout a hammer/side plate configuration into a previously rounded rifle stock, for my Springfield Trapdoor Rifle! This might work! Thanks again!

@matthewsnellgrove2370 Год назад

I made a sled based off this video and it has worked so well. Thank you so much

@Mullenthemaker Год назад

Awesome! Glad to hear it!

@natanhannah Год назад

building this now . . . thank you. i only switch out the pine spacers with welded flat bar. this rig is perfect… will hang this on the wall to store. cheer mate.

@Choetaesun 2 года назад

The most simple and sure way! I am following yours! Thanks!!!

@jimswanny1193 Год назад

Thank you for the lesson, I’ve been looking at a lot of videos to make a sled and I like yours the best, like a previous post I will use aluminum angle but holy shamokin this is an easy accurate build.

@darrellreed7044 3 года назад

Love that Delta Cruzer!

@muratbasarir6046 2 года назад

İts simple,functional,cheap,everybody can do it.thank you brother for video.greetings from Turkiye

@Josh-dp4iv Год назад

Great idea!!! Imma build one for myself. Thanks for sharing ur idea!!!

@dalittlebearjew8525 2 года назад

Awesome brother thanks I’ll be building this tonight after a trip to the HomeHardware. Again thanks and stay safe in this deceptive Time. Peace brother

@josevelazquez888 2 года назад

Muy buena idea Siempre he mirado vídeos complicados Y este es muy fácil y muy barato , para poderlo elaborar Te agradezco infinitamente

@Gstonesheat Год назад

Thanks for this video. Great Visuals. Super helpful.

@saneauto 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing your design and tips. I think I will make mine with a few differences. Ill make a video when Im done.

@luisesposito7087 Год назад

Thank you Jesse , great Idea , my next week project

@deborahcoggles9797 2 года назад

Thank you!!! That’s exactly what I needed!!!

@jasonflynnpp144 3 года назад

Great build, thanks.

@KitoMarchetaria 3 года назад

Hi Jesse, Thank's for sharing, I will use your ideas in my slide router project !! 👌

@Mullenthemaker 3 года назад

Great to hear! Glad it helped!

@michaelwray4359 2 года назад

Thank you very much sire for sharing your wonderful talent

@guillermocollazo364 3 года назад

That...is genius! So simple yet i never thought of it. Im gonna build one right away. One small addition i would do is to install some kind of brake to the sled to keep it steady while cutting. Other than that, its amazing!!!!! Keep on the good work.

@degenwow 3 года назад

Love how you focus on the instructions

@TheBigBlackElephant 2 года назад

The best part.

@timconnell4570 2 года назад

thanks. great tutorial. very simply explained.

@darrengj407 Год назад

Again Brilliant, liked the info on making sure the table is level. 👍

@arnaudlelong2342 3 года назад

Spot on with the angle iron, buddy. I use it to for stability. Tops

@dkruitz 2 года назад

Good idea You! Couple of suggestions. You can usually find old angle iron bed frames at resale shops for a fraction of what the metal would cost from a hardware store. Also if you screwed the vertical wood piece to the horizontal wood you can save drilling holes in the metal.

@laff000 2 года назад

Ditto. I was just going to say that when I saw your comment. I've used old bed frames to make tool stands and table saw extensions

@CreativeCadaver13 2 года назад

@@laff000 +1: couldn't see the point of the additional holes for the vertical pieces of wood.

@derekdavis1652 2 года назад

@@laff000 how did you make table saw extension? I need one and I'm sure it would be a lot cheaper to build vs buy. Tks in advance

@laff000 2 года назад

@@derekdavis1652 at the time I acquired my dad's old table saw. I have no idea who made it, God knows I've looked all over. Anyway the tabletop was approximately 24×30. I needed to greatly expand the table. So I used a combo of angle iron from old bed frames, 2×4s and a sheet of MDF , and a couple of casters. I just built the extensions that came naturally. I was able to go 30 inches to my left, 24 to my right and 14 to my back edge . I first framed the edge with the 2×4 s bolting them using the holes already there. Leaving space so that when I placed the MDF on top it was flush with the tabletop. Everything else was then bolted or screwed to this. This worked for me for many years . As crude as it was it worked.

@frankchicago7801 2 года назад

@@CreativeCadaver13ppl

@tedpechie6642 3 года назад

Great instruction video Jesse

@penstar 2 года назад

Great stuff Jesse!

@sandrafranklin5904 10 месяцев назад

Thank you for sharing! This is exactly what I needed. Your directions are detailed perfectly and concise.

@ZappninLLP 2 года назад

Thanks! Very nice project and good ideas.

@lycaon7888 2 года назад

Great video! very simple to make. I have plenty of angle iron. Thinking about welding 2 pieces of angle iron (on both sides). One on the top of the 2 long angle iron slats (to the dimensions of the router) and one on the bottom to the dimensions of the bed I am making. I will clamp the sled to the bed, of course, after I apply the wax.

@ewick64 3 года назад

Simple! I love it. Good clear explanation. Liked and subscribed.

@Mullenthemaker 3 года назад

Appreciate it!

@joekao192 4 месяца назад

I really like this cheap and simple sled!

@BDL090754 2 года назад

Thanks Dude, Awesome job, and simple. a big like from me.

@oglefarms3228 2 года назад

For my rails I took 2 2x4’s ran each end through my plainer so it was perfectly flat and I have a rolling table that is solid and flat and just screw it to the table. It’s good and solid and you are able to work on long pieces.

@jamesmills6766 3 года назад

Nice and simple! thanks great jig

@DuckOfficialTv 2 года назад

Very useful knowledge my friend

@KOTEC525 2 года назад

super detailed, super simple! the only thing I'm gonna change is using slotted angle iron so it's easier to adjust the wood between the iron in case I change routers or need to adjust the size for whatever reason. Next is figuring out a small bed since I need to flatten smaller live edge cookies.

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@luminousfractal420 Месяц назад

i had a bunch of 2020 aluminum and a small 4" wide bench sander. ordered two 12x12x1/4 thick steel plates and some m6 0.5mm washers. plates sit on the aluminum, one 1mm ±0.5mm above the other. a bit of careful placement gets the sander up between em and makes a 12x26 platform i can run boards across and take a 1mm ±0.5mm shaving from. i have to organise a roller to keep the height locked down, its going tp be a 12" conveyor roller or perhaps just a rod with a couple of bearings on for the sides (also looked at rolling pins 😂).

@stankrieger3598 Год назад

Nice and simple, Love it

@esulli3586 Год назад

Thanks for making this video!!!

@JWLWoodWorks 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for the idea!!!

@buckboy1234 3 года назад

I made the same one but I put the wood cleats on the bottom. Works awesome. Love mine

@evadevries2952 3 года назад

...and it acts as the stop. Nice

@inspectrgajit Год назад

Great video to get us in the right direction! Thank you for taking the time to make it!

@swbccs 3 года назад

This is an excellent video presented in a clear, complete way. I really like the tips you plant along the way, such as using the paste wax and, especially, the bed. You might want to consider another video on a storable bed. Keep up the good work. Love your videos.

@Mullenthemaker 3 года назад

Thanks Steve!

@ebenbassonsnr6174 2 года назад

Hi, just a question. What type of router bit are you using when "shaving" the timber? Regards , Eben

@michaelclark2840 2 года назад

Angle iron sounds good. Just need to be aware of the internal radius can cause the router base to ride up slightly.

@chipsterb4946 Год назад

Great point. An acrylic base plate with chamfered edges would do it I think.

@superspecialty5169 Год назад

Just remove / bevel the corners !

@zaneh6224 2 года назад

I think you will find the router base will get damaged running up and down the metal after time, the addition of some thin teflon sliders will alleviate this

@shrimpinpat 8 месяцев назад

Avoid teflon. Probably single worst chemical for us ever made

@Lennart1995 8 месяцев назад

You can alternatively attach another metal angle iron on the wood slabs

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@luminousfractal420 Месяц назад

telfon sliders have apparently been replaced with teflon tape now. not as sturdy gor something like this but it will work. having to buy and make a slider from teflon sheet is the only other option i found today.

@Regg363 2 года назад

These are good plans for building a sled, like myself. I’m taking 3 4x8x3/4” plywood sheets and making slat boards for Christmas presents. After that who knows when I will use it again. Thanks

@gilbertcordero1186 Год назад

Nice jig! Thanks!

@PeterBrule1 Год назад

Loved the video, super informative, great idea for a router sled. I like the other comments to use bed frames. I was thinking of using bar clamps as rails. They should be straight and smooth enough. Clamp them to the work bench. I look forward to building a sled and putting it to use.

@yosipko5282 Год назад

I used router to shave old oak window frames to instal new pvc windows. The hands down best tool to quick and esey wood leveling, and i have tried more than 3 methods.

@kayu_kreatif 2 года назад

Thank you for sharing this video 👍

@nickpain6827 Год назад

Great idea!

@danielconley5256 10 месяцев назад

Great idea! I think I have a good project for today

@majdijibali6089 Год назад

Fantastic

@vipinpatel4545 3 года назад

Great idea

@tcjensenjr 2 года назад

Thank you for sharing!

@inspectrgajit Год назад

Great video brother!

@srikantaiyar656 2 года назад

Great stuff - Thank you

@stephenbrown2922 2 года назад

Excellent. Thank you.

@andreronaldi959 3 года назад

Good and well explain . Congratulations

@STohme 2 года назад

Nice and interesting video with good and useful ideas. Congratulations and thanks.

@juancarlosgutierrezperez9786 Год назад

Excelente idea y muy fácil de hacer sin necesidad de muchos materiales.

@cliffgrando859 2 года назад

you? My good man, I just built a sled just today, I bought aluminum to do my sled and it actually worked really well and it's a lot lighter to handle. Thanks for the information that you have provided. Thanks buddy

@pedroamezcua8249 2 года назад

Hello, newbie here, question how do you control the height adjustments for how much you want to cut off ?

@Bigevilfishy 2 месяца назад

@@pedroamezcua8249I believe you set the depth of the cut you’re making on the router itself.

@pedroamezcua8249 2 месяца назад

@Bigevilfishy koo thanks

@antitheist9976 9 дней назад

Nice, just what was needed, thanks mate, subbed 🤩🙂

@TheFrugalFlyRodder 3 года назад

Consider using the smaller drill bit first through the wood into the metal for your marks. Then remove the wood and over drill the pilot holes. That way alignment will be perfect when you drill out the wood. May not be important to you since your project looks perfect as is.

@Jeffnz020 2 года назад

I'd just drill through with the right sized bit to start with. No advantage in predrilling with the smaller bit in the steel with that difference in bit size.