First, love the video. I need to make one of these and I am also cheap... frugal maybe? Either way you have discovered what we at work call "frupid". It's the act of attempting to save money that has unwanted and easily avoidable outcomes... which makes it a stupid idea LOL!! Don't take it wrong, I have made many, and will make more, frupid decisions in my life.
New subscriber here. I believe I will be learning a lot from you in the near future. I especially like your T-shirt and what it says, my brother. - Rick, USMC
Great build summaries. I feel like I'm along for the journey and experience the ups and downs, just like I'm building them. That sled will last you a lifetime.
OMG I have big pieces of walnut and was going try build flatting jig.Thank you so much for the video and the breakdown.I just found you’re channel last week and subscribed.I enjoy you’re channel and videos.Thank you and keep making them awesome videos.Thanks for parts list also.Have a great day
I generally stare for days, weeks, and months at slabs to get them surfaced and flat. Another free option is to negotiate with the slab. Ask them questions like, "Don't you want to be flat and smooth?" or "Wouldn't you prefer to be a table in in a nice climate controlled room rather than living outside?" So far, neither strategy has worked out, but I haven't given up hope just yet
Nice! Professional woodworkers have just used wood on wood versions of this kind of thing, for over 50 years. Once you fire up the router the vibration makes it seem like the jig is on bearings. Particularly if th ejig isn't too overbuilt. Very similar concept to a chainsaw mill, and nobody uses linear bearings for those. Tage Frid was the first guy I ever saw do this in his 1985 book. He just had a couple of offcuts, of probably pine. When Nick Offerman kicked off the insanity with his unattributed jig in the a 2011 issue of Fine Woodworking, he used a more complex setup in plywood. Maybe some people want to do this kind of stuff every day. For me, it is a more occasional thing, Since I have a planer and jointer for the usual stuff. and I just use what I have lying around. Maybe I wouldn't have that stuff if I had started with one of these. The nice thing about going all linear bearings is that you are most of the way to some kind of CNC machine. Particularly if all you want is a fixed Z axis, at least not a Stepper controlled one.
Thanks! Yup there is a lot of way to get the job done. I do find that the metal rails are to smooth the natural friction of wood make so left tear out.
Another great video. I like the keep it simple vibe you got going. Looks like your starting to build all the things you’re going need for some big projects coming up!
Loving your videos! I especially enjoy the parts where you say things like “semi-pro tip” and “I’m just doing this to show you all.” Keeping it down to earth!
Second time I have watch this. I'm not there yet, but I'm working on it. Thank you. I am way grateful for your showing your screwups. Mine don't hurt -as much- when I see somebody else has done the same thing. Again thank you for the video.
Awesome video again mate. I’ve made the free one before but I think for the next table I do then I might be trading g up to the not$1200 sled. Thanks for sharing.
I just finished making a router sled very much like your second one here. I bought a router plate on Amazon though and it is working fine for me. I did not like the commercial router sleds so I made my own.
Thank you! There are so many Easter eggs in my videos, some super obvious, while others are so obscure you either know or you don't 😂. My mind runs on pop culture references 😅
You had me at “iron sharpens iron” …. Great video/project shooting and play by play. You earned my subscription today. Downloading for reference. Looking for more videos and seeing your channel grow wildly. Best of everything…jb…
the irony of making a router sled, but not using the router with the templates to cut the dust collection holes. 🤣 edit and you did, after a lot of drilling haha
Thanks 5 Duck-I have been wondering how all those components would work and the cost add up. I was contemplating a sled for my current project today! Are you listening to me like Siri or Alexa ? If so, sorry about the language.
How much time did you spend on either project? Including planning and sourcing the material? After all, that is a big part of the cost unless you are a hobbyist.
It's hard to say as filming adds a lot of time to the build. Neither took me more than a day to build while filming. Neither of these things are new ideas so, planning and sourcing materials would be no more than an hour. But it depends on how quickly someone decides on things. Most hobbyist will have the scrap pile to make it happen. That's true, but if you need a flattening jig, but also need to buy a domino having a cheaper option is nice. 😆
@@fiveduckstudio As I said, not so relevant for a hobbyist. But it is still worth considering. At an hourly rate somewhere between $35 and $70 (salary + workshop + electricity +++) this adds up quickly. No good dust collection == more cleanup time, whenever you use it* == more cost on all subsequent projects. Btw, would love to see the 3 jigs compared in use. *And cleaning is the part of the project we all love the most 🤣
Yes indeed! everything has a cost to it, we just have to figure out the worth to us. Like cleaning.... Horrible and a time waster, but also 100% required 😢.
I made rail one after seeing other other video and works really really well. Only thing i screwed up was the router part and thus not so good dust collection. Can you share some dimensions for that portion? I have this exact router
I don't have the exact dimensions written down anymore. But it was the thickness of two sidewalls + the router base + 1/8 of an inch for wiggle room. Hope that helps.
😂😂 the "not $1200 jig" is definitely preferable
Right! 😂😆
Great ideas and awesome work showing different options! I need a flattening jig upgrade badly!! Thanks!
Thanks for watching! Either is a great option
Great options- Chris
Thank you!
90 degrees! Then at least your cuts came out square🤔😎🤣 great work btw 👍
😂😂😂😂 nice one!
First, love the video. I need to make one of these and I am also cheap... frugal maybe? Either way you have discovered what we at work call "frupid". It's the act of attempting to save money that has unwanted and easily avoidable outcomes... which makes it a stupid idea LOL!! Don't take it wrong, I have made many, and will make more, frupid decisions in my life.
🤣 🤣 🤣 This channel is all about laughing at oneself! I am clearly frupid! 😂. Sometimes you have to learn the stupid way 😁.
Those rails are phenomenal! Like the free jig, love the not $1200 and always appreciate the comic book feel and the quips!
Thank you! It takes time to add the comic feel, but it is worth it! 🦆
New subscriber here. I believe I will be learning a lot from you in the near future. I especially like your T-shirt and what it says, my brother. - Rick, USMC
Awesome, thank you! It is a great shirt, my brother! 🦆
Same
@@TheMrAshley2010 welcome to the flock! 🦆
Great job Thanks for sharing both ways you made these two flattering jigs
Thank you for checking out the video!
Both are great. I love the stops on the first one. That second one is niiiiiiiice.
Thanks! The stops are very convenient.
Love the video. I will definitely be buying one as well.
Awesome! Thank you
Great video! I really like how you did two different types. Also, loved the Double Dragon plug. 😂
🤣🤣🤣🤣 thank you! I made my kids watch it not too long ago..... Not a great movie 😂
#childcruelty
😂 it was bad .. but not that bad.
Wow, an actually realistic use for pocket screws!
Even a broken clock is right twice a day 😂
Great build summaries. I feel like I'm along for the journey and experience the ups and downs, just like I'm building them. That sled will last you a lifetime.
Thank you! That's exactly what I'm going for with the videos. 🦆
OMG I have big pieces of walnut and was going try build flatting jig.Thank you so much for the video and the breakdown.I just found you’re channel last week and subscribed.I enjoy you’re channel and videos.Thank you and keep making them awesome videos.Thanks for parts list also.Have a great day
Thank you for the kind words! Awesome, glad to have you on this journey with me! I hope you also have a great day! 🦆
This video is brilliant - love the builds and the editing style! Subscribed.
Thank you!
I liked your video. Lots of safety info as well as humor and thinking outside the box! New subscriber! I also like the shirt!
Thank you! Awesome, thanks for the sub! You're not wrong, it's a pretty great 👕. 🦆
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@@TheMrAshley2010 thank you!
So glad I found this video!!! Been meaning to make one of these. Thanks for sharing 🫡
Much appreciated. Thanks for watching it!
I generally stare for days, weeks, and months at slabs to get them surfaced and flat.
Another free option is to negotiate with the slab. Ask them questions like, "Don't you want to be flat and smooth?" or "Wouldn't you prefer to be a table in in a nice climate controlled room rather than living outside?"
So far, neither strategy has worked out, but I haven't given up hope just yet
That's one way to try 😂
🤣🤣🤣
Nice!
Professional woodworkers have just used wood on wood versions of this kind of thing, for over 50 years. Once you fire up the router the vibration makes it seem like the jig is on bearings. Particularly if th ejig isn't too overbuilt. Very similar concept to a chainsaw mill, and nobody uses linear bearings for those.
Tage Frid was the first guy I ever saw do this in his 1985 book. He just had a couple of offcuts, of probably pine. When Nick Offerman kicked off the insanity with his unattributed jig in the a 2011 issue of Fine Woodworking, he used a more complex setup in plywood.
Maybe some people want to do this kind of stuff every day. For me, it is a more occasional thing, Since I have a planer and jointer for the usual stuff. and I just use what I have lying around. Maybe I wouldn't have that stuff if I had started with one of these.
The nice thing about going all linear bearings is that you are most of the way to some kind of CNC machine. Particularly if all you want is a fixed Z axis, at least not a Stepper controlled one.
Thanks! Yup there is a lot of way to get the job done. I do find that the metal rails are to smooth the natural friction of wood make so left tear out.
Another great video. I like the keep it simple vibe you got going. Looks like your starting to build all the things you’re going need for some big projects coming up!
Thank you! I sure am ready to move on to projects that aren't going to say in the shop!
Wow I didn’t realize you could do that
Now you know! 🦆
That reminded me that I have a very nice slab laying around doing nothing )))
😂😂😂😂 all the dust you are going to create
@@fiveduckstudio yeah, well I will remember now to fit the dust shoe right )))
@@GeometryBuild 🤣🤣🤣 Yes that is important
Loving your videos! I especially enjoy the parts where you say things like “semi-pro tip” and “I’m just doing this to show you all.” Keeping it down to earth!
😂😂😂😂😂 thank you! They are some of my favorite parts too!
Forgot about Double Dragon lol. Loving the Dragon Ball sound effects, too lol
Me using the clip is not an endorsement of the movie, it's bad but in a good way 😂
Another ingenious work tool to facilitate and implement that safety is the main thing in the work area. congratulations
Thank you!
Love it! I need to build me option one.
Thank you. You wont regret it!! 🦆
Second time I have watch this. I'm not there yet, but I'm working on it. Thank you. I am way grateful for your showing your screwups. Mine don't hurt -as much- when I see somebody else has done the same thing. Again thank you for the video.
You are welcome! 😅 better to learn from me than make the mistake yourself.
Awesome video again mate.
I’ve made the free one before but I think for the next table I do then I might be trading g up to the not$1200 sled.
Thanks for sharing.
Thank you! Yeah it's a nice upgrade... Just don't install such a long dust brush. I don't know what I was thinking 😂
You should’ve conferred with The Wife, she could’ve told you….
🤣🤣🤣🤣 she did..... I didn't listen 😬
@@fiveduckstudio I learnt a lot of years ago that forgiveness is easier to get than permission!!
Very true 😂
I just finished making a router sled very much like your second one here. I bought a router plate on Amazon though and it is working fine for me. I did not like the commercial router sleds so I made my own.
Awesome, I thought about buying the router plate, but tried to keep the cost as low as I could for the video.
@@fiveduckstudio Yeah, that makes sense.
I don't always make sense but when I do.... It's a surprise to my wife 😁
Way better than "Good enough" 👍
Sometimes you need more than just "Good enough" 😂
@@fiveduckstudio indeed
indeed indeed
Great job on the sledge. Will need to incorporate a few of your details to when I finally make my own, say a few years from now (in my mind)
🤣🤣🤣🤣 thank you! Well in a few years I hope you still remember 😂
Great video man - fun, informative, and low key super nerdy lol instant transmission noises and throwback reference to double dragon XD lol loved it
Thank you! There are so many Easter eggs in my videos, some super obvious, while others are so obscure you either know or you don't 😂. My mind runs on pop culture references 😅
You had me at “iron sharpens iron” …. Great video/project shooting and play by play. You earned my subscription today. Downloading for reference. Looking for more videos and seeing your channel grow wildly. Best of everything…jb…
Awesome, thank you I appreciate it! I got a lot planned for the rest of this year looking forward to sharing it with you. 🦆
Love your videos. Definitely worth doing but rather just watch your videos and criticize you instead. Much easier. 🤷🏻♂️
😂 😂 😂 I welcome all criticism! I may reply with a sarcastic remark, but it's all in good fun. 🦆
😂😂😂😂
the irony of making a router sled, but not using the router with the templates to cut the dust collection holes. 🤣
edit and you did, after a lot of drilling haha
😂😂 my router bits are old and not very sharp at this point. So I wouldn't trust using them without removing as much material as I could first. 😂
Thanks 5 Duck-I have been wondering how all those components would work and the cost add up. I was contemplating a sled for my current project today! Are you listening to me like Siri or Alexa ? If so, sorry about the language.
😂😂😂 I'm a Google man, so nope. 😂.
Nice
Thank you
Nice Video man. Where did the idea of that mobile dust collector arm at the wall came from and Do you have measurements?
Best regards 😊
Thanks! The idea came from Lincoln St.
Here's the link to his video:
ua-cam.com/video/PULn3jU1vjg/v-deo.htmlsi=-6EKw3pRNOtIfilD
I still think you could have got that first slab through the thicknesser at the beginning 😂
I gave up too fast. That's on me 😂
How much time did you spend on either project? Including planning and sourcing the material? After all, that is a big part of the cost unless you are a hobbyist.
It's hard to say as filming adds a lot of time to the build. Neither took me more than a day to build while filming. Neither of these things are new ideas so, planning and sourcing materials would be no more than an hour. But it depends on how quickly someone decides on things. Most hobbyist will have the scrap pile to make it happen. That's true, but if you need a flattening jig, but also need to buy a domino having a cheaper option is nice. 😆
@@fiveduckstudio As I said, not so relevant for a hobbyist. But it is still worth considering.
At an hourly rate somewhere between $35 and $70 (salary + workshop + electricity +++) this adds up quickly.
No good dust collection == more cleanup time, whenever you use it* == more cost on all subsequent projects.
Btw, would love to see the 3 jigs compared in use.
*And cleaning is the part of the project we all love the most 🤣
Yes indeed! everything has a cost to it, we just have to figure out the worth to us. Like cleaning.... Horrible and a time waster, but also 100% required 😢.
It would have been better to show your completed jig first, to see how it works. Then go into the detailed steps.
That is very true, I'll keep that in mind nice time. Thank you for the helpful input!
Hey, also, you’re a fast talker, but you kept your pace slow enough for me to follow most of what you said the first time 😅.
😂😂😂 I blame my Mom
Great video man. What made you start your channel?
Thank you. The need for money to feed my kids 😆 that's the main one.
I made rail one after seeing other other video and works really really well. Only thing i screwed up was the router part and thus not so good dust collection. Can you share some dimensions for that portion? I have this exact router
I don't have the exact dimensions written down anymore. But it was the thickness of two sidewalls + the router base + 1/8 of an inch for wiggle room. Hope that helps.
more videos with guys trying to be comedians, so boring
@@walter7372 guys? I'm sure I'm the only person in the video. It's just me being me.