Most appropriate router planer sled for DIY I've seen. Simple, easy to build, cost effective, minimal storage space. May need to beef up the sled rails vertical to keep from sagging when using longer span with full-size router.
I made this adjustable router sled jig , I work in the Marine business and I used it to re surface two old weathered teak boat table tops. It worked great and I was able to make $ 600.00 by investing about $ 80.00 to make the jig. I made mine 3' x 4' so that it clamps on top of my 4 in 1 Shaper box , this jig is capable of much larger projects , I had enough 1" angle left over to make a small set of sled arms that are permanently set up to plane boards up to 12"s . This jig is just as effective as any planer and far more versatile. Thanks !
This is a really cool jig. Definitely making one some time soon. One thing you can do when jointing wood like that is alternate the end grain “happy-sad” so that as it changes over time it is less likely to cup in one direction. Having it alternating balance itself out.
I like this idea. Studied all the comments and saw that a lot of questions were raised about what bit to use. I flattened a 6'x3' live edge piece of Florida cedar for a coffee table and found these bits to speed that routing. Amana two flute straight bit 45453 Freud 12-194. Hope that is helpful. The Freud was less expensive and I used a 1 1/2" bit.
This is an outstanding jig/rig for surface planing larger pieces. The ingenuity is simple, yet very adaptable for various pieces. Kudos sir for the time, energy and thinking in this video!!
I like your design. I picked up parts today and will build tomorrow. I might be mistaken, but I don't see a nice slow moving view of the finished jig. It would be really helpful to have several pics of the completed unit from several angles. This seems to be a downfall for a ton of diy videos on youtube. Builders seem very anxious to show how stuff is built. If I see a good pic of completed unit right at the beginning, it makes more sense watching the build cause I know where we are headed. Then good pics at end show that we got where we wanted to go. Hope this makes sense. Anyhow, I think you do a good job! Thanks, Tim
Wish I had seen you design 15 years ago.... Made my 1st sled totally out of wood and it sagged in the middle. Was able to use the wood though, in another project. Thumbs up guy !!!
I am in the process of building one of these cause a real overhead router is too expensive and I don't have the space for it. Your video has given me fresh ideas to make it a lot simpler. thanks
This is easily the best implementation of this concept that I've seen. I've been needing to make one of these for a long time. I'm definitely using most of your ideas unless I see something significantly better before I get to it. Thanks!
I don't expect to find anything better. Yours is leaps and bounds better than all the others I've seen which I'm sure you've seen as well. A plywood or 2 x 4 cradle sliding over more 2 x 4's or perhaps better wood that's been jointed. My only concern with yours is the plastic riding on grooves. I could see them wearing enough if you were flattening a large board that the router would lower as you went along. I think I might add something permanently to the top of the angle so the plastic has more surface area to ride on. Or maybe not if I'm not that motivated when I get to it. :D Thanks again!
This idea is really cool and the result for the cost and build time is fantastic. I am a long time pro interior contractor and have several planers but, I am going to build several tables out of huge tree stumps that include the root ball. I visited a studio up here in NY and the guy did them on a CNC, but no joke your idea will get me close that level of result.
Brother, seems I'm late to the party, since this has been up a while, but this is dang near genius! I love it. Definitely gave me some ideas way better than mine. Plus, the idea that you can go as big as you want, without purchasing an expensive planer.
I built one of these. I needed to thin 2” cherry planks that were 12” wide. My table saw would only thin about 6”. This simple inexpensive guide did the trick. Plus it’s adjustable so I have used it twice more for other projects. Recommended.
Hey William, can I ask a question since you said you built this? For those two cutting boards that glide across the angle irons, I noticed that you have to make slight cuts in the plastic so it can glide across. But does the cut have to be exactly the same as the thickness of angle irons for it to glide without slipping out? I'm wondering because the kerf of my blade is 1/8inch, but the thickness of the angle irons is 5/64. Hopefully this question makes sense
@@adamthewoodworker2571 I cut the curfs in the plastic with my table saw and it worked great. They were a little larger than the metal edge they slid on but still worked well. Good luck, it worked well for me and I’ve used it several times since for other projects.
@@WilliamFontaineJr hey, thanks for the response! I had a follow-up question if you wouldn't mind. Let's say I made this setup, but then instead of moving the router along the wood, I kept the router stationary and moved wood through it. Would that be a terrible idea lol? Obviously not for big pieces, but I'm talking about just smaller sized boards
Had not thought of that and it might work, the wood I have used it on was heavy so it would have increased the work and effort substantially to try and move the wood.
What a great idea and much cheaper and customizable! I have some old steel bed frames in the attic that would be perfect to make a sled like this. Thanks!
Best jig I’ve seen I love the materials you used it looks a lot better than using wood. Looks like it slides a lot cleaner. Almost looks like a $1000 router sled!
@@LivefreeanddiyTv a buddy of mine lives in an apartment complex in the Seattle area and people are always throwing out their bed frames. I snatched 3 queen size frames and a little bit of grinder work, I had an awesome stockpile of angle iron
Oops, I thought you commented on a different video! (Blame UA-cam)... yeah, I love those design because you can make it as big or as small as you need. Thanks for watching!
I like the simplicity. I do think there is one more thing you need to consider. The board you are flattening can wobble or cupped. As such you should "level" the board with shims to assure that the first flattening is true. Additionally you assumed that your floor is level.
It's actually kind of cool that you are not limited by the width of the board. If you consider a planer has a width limitation. What you've created here can potentially be used on any width of board. Very wide boards when you're creating a work or table surface. And I bet those router lines are gone in 60 seconds with a random orbital sander, and you're good to go.
Finally! Someone has made diy as fast and digestable as it should be. I'm baffled as to how you have a million views, and only 8k subscribers. Perhaps your rapidfire delivery is a downfall. People digest, and move on without a thought of subscribing.
Thanks for the informative video. I do believe you should be using a push stick to push forward the part between the fence and blade. Otherwise dangerous kick back could occur.
Live Free and DIY the push stick is for cutting out the small pieces on the table saw. That’s in between the blade and fence. Small parts with small clearance and fingers don’t mix.
Hey Cory, can I ask a question since you said you built this? For those two cutting boards that glide across the angle irons, I noticed that you have to make slight cuts in the plastic so it can glide across. But does the cut have to be exactly the same as the thickness of angle irons for it to glide without slipping out? I'm wondering because the kerf of my blade is 1/8inch, but the thickness of the angle irons is 5/64. Hopefully this question makes sense
Love the video. I will be building one just like it. I want to give you one piece of advice tho. When gluing two boards together. Alternate the grain pattern. One cup up and the other cup down. That wy you board will less likely cup on u. Just my opinion.
I like your set up .it has enspired me to build your router slide myself. Unfortunately my driveway and garage floors are extremely uneven. what could I do? Do I try and build an ajustable work bench now ?
Bravo on the torx bit screws - I absolutely hate phillips head screws after I started using the torx screws!!!! Subscribed just because of that! lol And interesting videos!
Although it's not a terribly difficult jig to make, i don't have the patience anymore to watch over and over UA-cam videos of how to make a flattening jig. I'm just going to go out and buy a planer because I came go back down the UA-cam rabbet hole again. Get it? Rabbet hole? Awesome video, btw.
Good work. Just an FYI, a planer does not make things flat, that's the job of a jointer. So really this is a Router-jointer. If you did have a thickness planer you could still use this jig to flatten one side and then run the opposite through the planer referencing off of the already flat side. It's also a good way to flatten really wide boards.
I am pretty sure thats why guys are building these. Who had the money or space for a huge planer for wide boards. That dewalt planer only does 13" boards. I am gonna try this for live edge planing.
have you ever considered using a hand plane to flatten a board? its way quicker, less noisy, safer, doesn't churn up dust and the surface finish is pristine. its satisfying too!
Very clever implementation. I see you are on your garage floor which at least looks flat if not level. How much does the success of the jig depend on the floor being flat?
If you look at 2:43 you can see that the heartwood of the boards are on the same side. This means that where the boards join, the grain is going the same way. The heartwood should be on opposite sides. If you alternate them then they tend to cancel each other out. For example if there were 3 boards, flip the middle one over. The middle one would resist the other two because they would have the grain going the other way at the joints. The example in the video is not too extreme but imagine if the boards were rip cut in half so that the heartwood of each board was more or less joining with the other board. In that case the grain of the whole board would be curving the same direction and it would want to cup over time. Where as if the curve of the grain was alternating they have more of a tendency to cancel each other out.
Bro that's why I laugh at all theses guys that act like they know something. Meanwhile they know shit. That's very important when joining boards. Also this sled crap, on the floor. Come on. Always good comedy on UA-cam.
Great project, using the shelving metal saves drilling holes etc, and speeds assembly. You might have got better results by using a 2 1/2 inch wide CNC router bit, this would how given you a better finish, and certainly shortened the planing task. Great job anyway.
Thanks for the video. How did you cut that cutting board without melting it? I used the same cutting board and it melted and created a big mess. What blade were you using?
Thanks, this is about the 32nd vid I’ve watched for diy router planers and I like this design the best, particularly because it’s adjustable in size. How is it for getting the twist out? Anyway, liked and subbed.
Just saw your project but with a planer instead of a router, try it, you be cutting more at a time :) same set up and take my word your set up is better because it doesn't bent when you get to the center of the project :)
The “router marks” are from your router shaft/bit not being perfectly perpendicular to the board. It’s tilted slightly and therefore the bit is cutting grooves on one side. I figured this out from using a CNC machine because they’ll do the exact same thing.
@@LivefreeanddiyTv If as it seems the jig/router bit isn't 100% level with the final surface you are achieving and you are getting lines, try running the router in the opposite direction, so instead of across the piece, take every other run lengthways. In one direction the slight angle with result in a very shallow sawtooth pattern, in the other you'll get small waves with the same curvature of the router bit at a shallow angle. The waves will be less noticeable, and should be easier to sand out at least enough to make them vanish. My guess would be that the chopping board you cut up wasn't 100% uniform in thickness, or there was a slight difference in the dimensions of your cross rails (turn the rails around and compare the angle of the lines, then repeat turning router and you'll soon see which component is slightly out of true.
Great video and jig. The only thing is that I couldn't tell if you flipped the growth rings on your boards. Ny alternating them you ensure that your table or whatever it is doesnt warp. Otherwise great job.
For those two cutting boards that glide across the angle irons, I noticed that you have to make slight cuts in the plastic so it can glide across. But does the cut have to be exactly the same as the thickness of angle irons for it to glide without slipping out? I'm wondering because the kerf of my blade is 1/8inch, but the thickness of the angle irons is 5/64. Hopefully this question makes sense
I like it thanks, what bit did you use with the router, and what is the measurement from the edge of the pieces you cut to the slot? also, what are the dimensions of those pieces?
I was searching for a way to "remove" the raised panel from a cabinet door to turn it into a shaker door. Do you think plunging a router into it will work and leave a surface that can be tweaked to perfection (or will the surface require too much work to get it paintable)?
What were the dimensions of the pieces you cut outta the Stanton trading 12 by 18 by 1/2 inch cutting board ? Also all I can find at the big box store ( Home Depot ) in my town is 4' x 1 1/4" x 1 1/4" Plated Steel Slotted Angle and 2-1/4 in. x 1-1/2 in. x 48 in. Zinc-Plated Offset Slotted Angle .
JayWC3333 I have seen people use rather flimsy push sticks.. saws are our best friend and worst enemy.. when I rip a board I try to have the thicker piece near the fence.. I am learning as I go..I've seen saws do crazy things.
Yes, ... having a completely level surface to work off of is imperative to creating an equally flat surface, ... using a crude water level would be a great addition, to leveling your working surface, then you could actually surface the board with an equal thickness, ... your thoughts on this would be appreciated, ...
Umm, actually the surface doesn't have to be perpendicular to a theoretical line extending down through the center of the earth. But it does need to be flat. You can use winding sticks to a flat plane surface. To see what they are and how to use and make them (easy to make) enter "How to use winding sticks" in UA-cam and you'll get a list of videos showing what they are and how to use them.
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Nice video. being a novice like to see more details as it leaves an idiot like me triple guessing..
Most appropriate router planer sled for DIY I've seen.
Simple, easy to build, cost effective, minimal storage space.
May need to beef up the sled rails vertical to keep from sagging when using longer span with full-size router.
I made this adjustable router sled jig , I work in the Marine business and I used it to re surface two old weathered teak boat table tops. It worked great and I was able to make $ 600.00 by investing about $ 80.00 to make the jig. I made mine 3' x 4' so that it clamps on top of my 4 in 1 Shaper box , this jig is capable of much larger projects , I had enough 1" angle left over to make a small set of sled arms that are permanently set up to plane boards up to 12"s . This jig is just as effective as any planer and far more versatile. Thanks !
Roha Waha awesome! Nice work! 👍👍👍
Fully agreed with a lot of viewers about the simplicity and very practicable, doable project. Bravo for convincing me to make one.
Have fun!
Dude the cutting board for friction free slides is awesome!
Thanks 😊
Best router planing jig I've seen to date! Absolutely love the angle iron used paired with the $1 Store cutting boards. Perfect!
Thanks for watching 🙏
This is a really cool jig. Definitely making one some time soon.
One thing you can do when jointing wood like that is alternate the end grain “happy-sad” so that as it changes over time it is less likely to cup in one direction. Having it alternating balance itself out.
The best and simplest router planer jig ive seen and i have watched dozens of videos. thanks for sharing.
Thanks buddy!
Best jig for router planing. We have been watching a lot 😅
I like this idea. Studied all the comments and saw that a lot of questions were raised about what bit to use. I flattened a 6'x3' live edge piece of Florida cedar for a coffee table and found these bits to speed that routing. Amana two flute straight bit 45453
Freud 12-194. Hope that is helpful. The Freud was less expensive and I used a 1 1/2" bit.
+Charles Brazik sweet, thanks for sharing!
This is an outstanding jig/rig for surface planing larger pieces. The ingenuity is simple, yet very adaptable for various pieces. Kudos sir for the time, energy and thinking in this video!!
Thanks buddy! I just wish I could have ideas like this more often 😂😂😂
Very smart and well done for anyone who does not own a planer this is the answer.
Thanks ✌️
I like your design. I picked up parts today and will build tomorrow. I might be mistaken, but I don't see a nice slow moving view of the finished jig. It would be really helpful to have several pics of the completed unit from several angles. This seems to be a downfall for a ton of diy videos on youtube. Builders seem very anxious to show how stuff is built. If I see a good pic of completed unit right at the beginning, it makes more sense watching the build cause I know where we are headed. Then good pics at end show that we got where we wanted to go.
Hope this makes sense. Anyhow, I think you do a good job!
Thanks,
Tim
Wish I had seen you design 15 years ago.... Made my 1st sled totally out of wood and it sagged in the middle. Was able to use the wood though, in another project. Thumbs up guy !!!
Simple and very cool. The HDPE is slippery so no gimmicks are needed. Great idea.
Thanks for watching!
I am in the process of building one of these cause a real overhead router is too expensive and I don't have the space for it. Your video has given me fresh ideas to make it a lot simpler. thanks
+Vod Vandorin sweet! Glad I could help! Thanks for watching 🤓
Brilliantly simple design, much easier than some other router planer projects.
Thanks, I thought it was a pretty good idea when I came up with it, and it worked out great! Thanks for watching :)
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This is easily the best implementation of this concept that I've seen.
I've been needing to make one of these for a long time. I'm definitely using most of your ideas unless I see something significantly better before I get to it.
Thanks!
+Fuzzy Johnson if you see something better, let me know, I'd like to see it too! Thanks for watching!
I don't expect to find anything better. Yours is leaps and bounds better than all the others I've seen which I'm sure you've seen as well.
A plywood or 2 x 4 cradle sliding over more 2 x 4's or perhaps better wood that's been jointed.
My only concern with yours is the plastic riding on grooves. I could see them wearing enough if you were flattening a large board that the router would lower as you went along.
I think I might add something permanently to the top of the angle so the plastic has more surface area to ride on.
Or maybe not if I'm not that motivated when I get to it. :D
Thanks again!
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Simple, effective, yet brilliant tip. I'll be searching out all of your blogs. Thx
+Craig Moser thanks for watching!
This idea is really cool and the result for the cost and build time is fantastic. I am a long time pro interior contractor and have several planers but, I am going to build several tables out of huge tree stumps that include the root ball. I visited a studio up here in NY and the guy did them on a CNC, but no joke your idea will get me close that level of result.
Awesome, thanks for checking out my video :)
Great project! I've watched several Diy router/planer jigs and this one is by far my favorite!
Thanks! 👍👍👍
Me too! I've seen several videos using steel rails but this by far is the best! Thanks!
Brother, seems I'm late to the party, since this has been up a while, but this is dang near genius! I love it. Definitely gave me some ideas way better than mine. Plus, the idea that you can go as big as you want, without purchasing an expensive planer.
better late than never 🤓 thanks for checking it out 👍🏼
I built one of these. I needed to thin 2” cherry planks that were 12” wide. My table saw would only thin about 6”. This simple inexpensive guide did the trick. Plus it’s adjustable so I have used it twice more for other projects. Recommended.
Hey William, can I ask a question since you said you built this? For those two cutting boards that glide across the angle irons, I noticed that you have to make slight cuts in the plastic so it can glide across. But does the cut have to be exactly the same as the thickness of angle irons for it to glide without slipping out? I'm wondering because the kerf of my blade is 1/8inch, but the thickness of the angle irons is 5/64. Hopefully this question makes sense
@@adamthewoodworker2571 I cut the curfs in the plastic with my table saw and it worked great. They were a little larger than the metal edge they slid on but still worked well. Good luck, it worked well for me and I’ve used it several times since for other projects.
@@WilliamFontaineJr hey, thanks for the response! I had a follow-up question if you wouldn't mind. Let's say I made this setup, but then instead of moving the router along the wood, I kept the router stationary and moved wood through it. Would that be a terrible idea lol? Obviously not for big pieces, but I'm talking about just smaller sized boards
Had not thought of that and it might work, the wood I have used it on was heavy so it would have increased the work and effort substantially to try and move the wood.
Love the sliding trick with the cutting board! Thx for sharing
+Georg Kettele thanks for watching!
What a great idea and much cheaper and customizable! I have some old steel bed frames in the attic that would be perfect to make a sled like this. Thanks!
Great idea on the cutting board. I've had one laying around but am undecided on where to use it.
Best jig I’ve seen I love the materials you used it looks a lot better than using wood. Looks like it slides a lot cleaner. Almost looks like a $1000 router sled!
PERFECT!!!! I have been thinking about how to do this myself. I have a torn down old metal bed frame that I'll use. Thanks!
Awesome, great idea!
@@LivefreeanddiyTv a buddy of mine lives in an apartment complex in the Seattle area and people are always throwing out their bed frames. I snatched 3 queen size frames and a little bit of grinder work, I had an awesome stockpile of angle iron
Oh man, I have been wondering where to get some cheap metal like that. Great idea.
It's just excellent. Simplicity meets efficiency. Bravo!
Thanks 🙏🙏🙏
That has got to be the easiest on i have seen so far. you can make that as big as you want.
Oops, I thought you commented on a different video! (Blame UA-cam)... yeah, I love those design because you can make it as big or as small as you need. Thanks for watching!
I saw a ton of jigs like yours but this particular one it's just brilliant, I'm going to build it for sure!
+Matt Holy thanks! It's been very useful in my shop! 🤓
That's a really good idea... I will absolutely be making one very soon
I like the simplicity. I do think there is one more thing you need to consider. The board you are flattening can wobble or cupped. As such you should "level" the board with shims to assure that the first flattening is true. Additionally you assumed that your floor is level.
+NYWoodworker yeah, I did level the with dome shims... I think I talked about that in my VLOG. Thanks for watching!
Just what I’ve been looking for. Thank you for sharing.
Glad it was helpful!
It's actually kind of cool that you are not limited by the width of the board. If you consider a planer has a width limitation. What you've created here can potentially be used on any width of board. Very wide boards when you're creating a work or table surface.
And I bet those router lines are gone in 60 seconds with a random orbital sander, and you're good to go.
Yeah, I love it!
nice to see DIY projects
Best ideas with what you have laying around the shop. Thank you.
Thanks for checking it out!
great idea. Ive trued up the top of my cnc spoil board, just never thought of planing a table top or bench seat.
Jimmy Diresta actually did a video a few months ago about using his CNC to plane a board. It was really cool.
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tghis helps anyone who cant afford 800 dollar planer thanks for sharing as soon as i can get some angle bar im going to try this thanks.
Thanks for checking it out! 🤗
Finally! Someone has made diy as fast and digestable as it should be. I'm baffled as to how you have a million views, and only 8k subscribers. Perhaps your rapidfire delivery is a downfall. People digest, and move on without a thought of subscribing.
Great idea and yet so very simple. I will be adopting this method. Thanks for the video.
awesome, thanks for watching! :)
That is absolutely GREAT!
Thanks for a simple solution that will store in no space at all...
Thanks for the informative video.
I do believe you should be using a push stick to push forward the part between the fence and blade. Otherwise dangerous kick back could occur.
I’ve never seen anyone using a push stick for a router sled... 🤷🏾♂️
Live Free and DIY the push stick is for cutting out the small pieces on the table saw. That’s in between the blade and fence.
Small parts with small clearance and fingers don’t mix.
@@meaneyedcatz6873 ooooooohhhh, yeah... totally agree. Don't be like me!
Love how smooth it moves
Yeah, the HDPE is very slick.. 👍
Great idea and affordable for most.
Thanks for the feedback :-D
Built one yesterday! Thanks for the video!
Hey Cory, can I ask a question since you said you built this? For those two cutting boards that glide across the angle irons, I noticed that you have to make slight cuts in the plastic so it can glide across. But does the cut have to be exactly the same as the thickness of angle irons for it to glide without slipping out? I'm wondering because the kerf of my blade is 1/8inch, but the thickness of the angle irons is 5/64. Hopefully this question makes sense
I think this looks great.. Maybe you could show how to level the jig?
Very smart and easy! Glad i found something very easy to do! Thanks a bunch
This could be a cool rig for videography, too! Thanks for the video!
great work......... easier to make, adjustable, having the feature to grip the object and better in making the surface smooth
Thanks for checking it out 👍
very nice project
Interesting use of different materials.
Love the video. I will be building one just like it. I want to give you one piece of advice tho. When gluing two boards together. Alternate the grain pattern. One cup up and the other cup down. That wy you board will less likely cup on u. Just my opinion.
Sweet, it's been really useful... yeah, I really should have done that, thanks for the tip!
I'd go as far as ripping the 2 wide bds down to 4-6" ea, alternate grain and re-glue. Flatsawn.2x12 SYP is a recipe for wood movement
joey mcknight good observation bet you've had some experience with that.
Live Free and DIY yeah live and learn.
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Thank you for sharing!
I've been looking for a nice router sled to realise for my diy. Your idea is perfect!
I hope it worked out for you!
I like your set up .it has enspired me to build your router slide myself. Unfortunately my driveway and garage floors are extremely uneven. what could I do? Do I try and build an ajustable work bench now ?
Yeah, you definitely need something flat to work on... or it's going to be tough :-D
Just built this and love it
Great!
I love the Title of your channel.
+e Rob thanks! 🤓
Awesome. Best planing jig I’ve seen. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks! Happy new year!
Bravo on the torx bit screws - I absolutely hate phillips head screws after I started using the torx screws!!!! Subscribed just because of that! lol And interesting videos!
haha, thanks, I almost exclusively use torx :-D
lol you should tell others about the greatness of the torx in a vid - dont think I seen one about it yet of yours haha
Although it's not a terribly difficult jig to make, i don't have the patience anymore to watch over and over UA-cam videos of how to make a flattening jig. I'm just going to go out and buy a planer because I came go back down the UA-cam rabbet hole again. Get it? Rabbet hole? Awesome video, btw.
I ended up buying a regular thickness planer, too... but this is especially good for pieces that are too wide for that 🤗
Good work. Just an FYI, a planer does not make things flat, that's the job of a jointer. So really this is a Router-jointer. If you did have a thickness planer you could still use this jig to flatten one side and then run the opposite through the planer referencing off of the already flat side. It's also a good way to flatten really wide boards.
Good points, thanks for clarifying 🤓
I am pretty sure thats why guys are building these. Who had the money or space for a huge planer for wide boards. That dewalt planer only does 13" boards. I am gonna try this for live edge planing.
have you ever considered using a hand plane to flatten a board? its way quicker, less noisy, safer, doesn't churn up dust and the surface finish is pristine. its satisfying too!
+Phil Nott hand planing is one way to do it... just not my style :)
Phil Nott Phil all I have is a block plane but is amazing can you do a video on how to do this.. you can just use your phone.
Very clever implementation. I see you are on your garage floor which at least looks flat if not level. How much does the success of the jig depend on the floor being flat?
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Thanks for sharing! This is genius! I’m going to make one, myself.
this is an awesome build, thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching :)
That is an awesome planer boss thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching :-D
Nice project. Simple and well done Thanks very much
Thanks for watching!
If you don't reverse the grain in adjacent boards they are likely to cup over time.
+Rodney Conrad good tip!
Rodney Conrad thanks for sharing.. I don't quite follow the procedure ..
If you look at 2:43 you can see that the heartwood of the boards are on the same side. This means that where the boards join, the grain is going the same way. The heartwood should be on opposite sides.
If you alternate them then they tend to cancel each other out. For example if there were 3 boards, flip the middle one over. The middle one would resist the other two because they would have the grain going the other way at the joints.
The example in the video is not too extreme but imagine if the boards were rip cut in half so that the heartwood of each board was more or less joining with the other board. In that case the grain of the whole board would be curving the same direction and it would want to cup over time. Where as if the curve of the grain was alternating they have more of a tendency to cancel each other out.
Bro that's why I laugh at all theses guys that act like they know something. Meanwhile they know shit. That's very important when joining boards. Also this sled crap, on the floor. Come on. Always good comedy on UA-cam.
@@robbass2337 there's always a critic.
cutting board! love it!
Nice jig, but wood is glued wron, I guess? Or it is just an example?
Super idea 👽👍
Great project, using the shelving metal saves drilling holes etc, and speeds assembly. You might have got better results by using a 2 1/2 inch wide CNC router bit, this would how given you a better finish, and certainly shortened the planing task. Great job anyway.
Good tip, thanks :)
This is soo smart!!
Thanks for checking it out!
I like it. Cheers from Australia
Uwe Steinki thanks for checking it out! Cheers!
so after 4 years with it any changes to it for efficency or ease of use ? Notice the blog and the list here different angle sizes
I recognize those clamps! They Harbor Freight clamps coz I got em too 🤙🏻
Some of the best cheap clamps you can get! 😂
Sei veramente bravo. Complimenti
Un saluto da Palermo (Sicilia).
Grazie mille! E grazie per guardando!
What kind of a router bit did you use? And would this work with a compact router?
You are a genius!
+Gregory Toomey haha, thanks!
I've seen a few of these but I really like this design!
+Kaged Creations thanks :-D
Thanks for the video. How did you cut that cutting board without melting it? I used the same cutting board and it melted and created a big mess. What blade were you using?
Awesome video thank you!! What kind of bit did you use?
the largest straight bit I could find that fit in my router :).
Thanks, this is about the 32nd vid I’ve watched for diy router planers and I like this design the best, particularly because it’s adjustable in size. How is it for getting the twist out? Anyway, liked and subbed.
Thanks! As long as you have a flat surface and can make sure the board isn’t moving, it works fine for dealing with twists...
Me too! I've been debating on getting a planer but i think that this will do me just fine...
Just saw your project but with a planer instead of a router, try it, you be cutting more at a time :) same set up and take my word your set up is better because it doesn't bent when you get to the center of the project :)
What type of bit did you use I liked your video thanks I am only a learner.
I just used a random straight but that I had in the shop... someone commented that they make like 2.5” CNC bits that would work great.
Very good idea
The “router marks” are from your router shaft/bit not being perfectly perpendicular to the board. It’s tilted slightly and therefore the bit is cutting grooves on one side.
I figured this out from using a CNC machine because they’ll do the exact same thing.
+David Miles interesting, thanks!
@@LivefreeanddiyTv If as it seems the jig/router bit isn't 100% level with the final surface you are achieving and you are getting lines, try running the router in the opposite direction, so instead of across the piece, take every other run lengthways. In one direction the slight angle with result in a very shallow sawtooth pattern, in the other you'll get small waves with the same curvature of the router bit at a shallow angle. The waves will be less noticeable, and should be easier to sand out at least enough to make them vanish. My guess would be that the chopping board you cut up wasn't 100% uniform in thickness, or there was a slight difference in the dimensions of your cross rails (turn the rails around and compare the angle of the lines, then repeat turning router and you'll soon see which component is slightly out of true.
Great video and jig. The only thing is that I couldn't tell if you flipped the growth rings on your boards. Ny alternating them you ensure that your table or whatever it is doesnt warp. Otherwise great job.
For those two cutting boards that glide across the angle irons, I noticed that you have to make slight cuts in the plastic so it can glide across. But does the cut have to be exactly the same as the thickness of angle irons for it to glide without slipping out? I'm wondering because the kerf of my blade is 1/8inch, but the thickness of the angle irons is 5/64. Hopefully this question makes sense
Super Video.Danke!
Nice build.
Thanks :)
Any flex in the metal (full of holes)? Would you suggest a different metal rail like angle iron?
I like it thanks, what bit did you use with the router, and what is the measurement from the edge of the pieces you cut to the slot? also, what are the dimensions of those pieces?
I was searching for a way to "remove" the raised panel from a cabinet door to turn it into a shaker door. Do you think plunging a router into it will work and leave a surface that can be tweaked to perfection (or will the surface require too much work to get it paintable)?
What were the dimensions of the pieces you cut outta the Stanton trading 12 by 18 by 1/2 inch cutting board ? Also all I can find at the big box store ( Home Depot ) in my town is 4' x 1 1/4" x 1 1/4" Plated Steel Slotted Angle and 2-1/4 in. x 1-1/2 in. x 48 in. Zinc-Plated Offset Slotted Angle .
That's pretty cool. Does the floor have to be completely flat?
It has to be pretty flat, the flatter the better... mine is close to perfectly flat, or at least, flat enough for my needs.
please invest in a push stick for narrow cuts on the table saw...
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JayWC3333 I have seen people use rather flimsy push sticks.. saws are our best friend and worst enemy.. when I rip a board I try to have the thicker piece near the fence.. I am learning as I go..I've seen saws do crazy things.
and a crown guard on your saw. It shocks me seeing all these DIY videos where they use a table saw without a crown guard and push stick. Safety first.
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Yes but how do you control out of level tolerance on the surface below the board?
Yes, ... having a completely level surface to work off of is imperative to creating an equally flat surface, ... using a crude water level would be a great addition, to leveling your working surface, then you could actually surface the board with an equal thickness, ...
your thoughts on this would be appreciated, ...
John Osman I've never seen how that works
Umm, actually the surface doesn't have to be perpendicular to a theoretical line extending down through the center of the earth. But it does need to be flat. You can use winding sticks to a flat plane surface. To see what they are and how to use and make them (easy to make) enter "How to use winding sticks" in UA-cam and you'll get a list of videos showing what they are and how to use them.
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