Watching this video thinking about the bandaids on my fingers, and remembering how many bandaged fingers I have seen on other woodworking videos. At least the fingers are still there to be bandaged!! LOL! Thanks for video! I think I'll make mine next week.
That was a scary one and a good wake up call for me. Been in wood shops since I was five and this is the first one that required stitches so I consider myself pretty lucky 🍀! Thanks for watching and let us know how yours turns out!
I've been noticing the bandages in various videos too. It's always the off-hand that gets injured. I'm a leftie, and my right hand is constantly getting beat up!
It looks like you have routed away half of the front of your sled. (5:13) How are you going to reference your work square against the fence when your sled is no longer square?
Great question Pete. The back portion is still square, so you put that part up the the fence and then butt your piece up to the fence and back support and run it through. Just make sure you are supporting the back to the fence and you’ll be good to go.
I would think that your good piece would always have to be exactly the same height as the sacrifice piece when you use the sacrifice piece to set the router bit height?
@@BusyBeeLiving Have one more question. How is the sacrificial piece held down? Is it glued in, screwed in or something else. It does not seem like it is just loose. Thanks
@@erwinerwin1245 I glued mine down because I only do one style of doors and figured if I needed another I would just make a new sled since it’s pretty cheap. If you wanted to make a universal one you could just add a second clamp to secure the piece in place making it easily switched out.
Wonder if you could extend the rail out partially past the edge of the sled and make a lighter pass a couple of times then put it flush to the fence for the final cut for a smooth finish.
I suppose you could pull they rail back from the edge and slowly step up til you complete the cut. I would just make sure that you have a good surface area of the block portion in the back of the sled to keep it against the fence and safe.
How is the finger now? Nice video, I hate the idea of spending money on something I can build my self. not that I am a Cheapo I have the Incra TS LS Joinery system and the Incra Master lift II Router lift They are great. I am out looking at other peoples ideas on coping sleds, They are necessary so safety reasons and for acurite part cuts.but is not necessary spend a bunch of money on a sled.
How did you attach the 3/4 to 1/4? Glue? Brad nail? nice simple vid though I like it! Edit: i ended up counter sinking screws from the bottom that worked out pretty good.
The counter sunk screws is perfect if you plan on using it with different bit setups. Just be careful you don’t drill to far only being a 1/4” base. I glued mine directly to the board so it won't move on me and I can use it to set my router depth in the future. Since it was so inexpensive to make I figured I can always make another if I change my bit design. Thanks for watching and glad to hear you were able to make your own!
Watching this video thinking about the bandaids on my fingers, and remembering how many bandaged fingers I have seen on other woodworking videos. At least the fingers are still there to be bandaged!! LOL! Thanks for video! I think I'll make mine next week.
That was a scary one and a good wake up call for me. Been in wood shops since I was five and this is the first one that required stitches so I consider myself pretty lucky 🍀! Thanks for watching and let us know how yours turns out!
I've been noticing the bandages in various videos too. It's always the off-hand that gets injured. I'm a leftie, and my right hand is constantly getting beat up!
Thanks for this video. Could you just attach a rail to go along track of the router table without relying on the fence for a straight pass?
It looks like you have routed away half of the front of your sled. (5:13) How are you going to reference your work square against the fence when your sled is no longer square?
Great question Pete. The back portion is still square, so you put that part up the the fence and then butt your piece up to the fence and back support and run it through. Just make sure you are supporting the back to the fence and you’ll be good to go.
Nice quick video enjoyed it, been there with the finger and black one looks better. Hope it’s healed.
Thank you... and the finger is all healed up! Was able to get right back to work that day.
Excellent
Thank you glad you enjoyed it
I would think that your good piece would always have to be exactly the same height as the sacrifice piece when you use the sacrifice piece to set the router bit height?
Actually, as long as the sacrificial piece is same or thicker you should be alright because they are both sitting on the same plate. Great question!
@@BusyBeeLiving Thanks kindly for your reply
@@BusyBeeLiving Have one more question. How is the sacrificial piece held down? Is it glued in, screwed in or something else. It does not seem like it is just loose. Thanks
@@erwinerwin1245 I glued mine down because I only do one style of doors and figured if I needed another I would just make a new sled since it’s pretty cheap. If you wanted to make a universal one you could just add a second clamp to secure the piece in place making it easily switched out.
@@BusyBeeLiving OK thanks for that very useful info and much appreciated
Wonder if you could extend the rail out partially past the edge of the sled and make a lighter pass a couple of times then put it flush to the fence for the final cut for a smooth finish.
I suppose you could pull they rail back from the edge and slowly step up til you complete the cut. I would just make sure that you have a good surface area of the block portion in the back of the sled to keep it against the fence and safe.
With a backer board you will not have tear out in 1 pass.
Link to where your hold down clamp came from?
Link to the clamps is in the description
How is the finger now? Nice video, I hate the idea of spending money on something I can build my self. not that I am a Cheapo I have the Incra TS LS Joinery system and the Incra Master lift II Router lift They are great.
I am out looking at other peoples ideas on coping sleds, They are necessary so safety reasons and for acurite part cuts.but is not necessary spend a bunch of money on a sled.
It’s always rewarding to make your own but sometimes I buy them when I’m in a pinch or just lazy lol
What happed to your finger?
Maybe a real square would be a good investment
How did you attach the 3/4 to 1/4? Glue? Brad nail? nice simple vid though I like it!
Edit: i ended up counter sinking screws from the bottom that worked out pretty good.
The counter sunk screws is perfect if you plan on using it with different bit setups. Just be careful you don’t drill to far only being a 1/4” base. I glued mine directly to the board so it won't move on me and I can use it to set my router depth in the future. Since it was so inexpensive to make I figured I can always make another if I change my bit design. Thanks for watching and glad to hear you were able to make your own!