Adjustable Router Flattening Sled - woodworking Jig

Making a homemade router sled flattening mill. This video is sponsored by Rockler bit.ly/2XQ05Oe
• Adjustable Router Flattening Sled: diycreators.gumroad.com/l/pNYet
All my woodworking plans gumroad.com/diycreators
Materials list:
This sled is 24in by 36in inside the rails dimension
• (3) Steel Tubes = Glide rails frame homedepot.sjv.io/WDN5LX
• (2) Steel Channels = Tracks homedepot.sjv.io/b3VXek
• (4) Mending plate homedepot.sjv.io/jWmb3P
• (4) Corner brace (did not used) homedepot.sjv.io/qnyMKn
• (14+) Self-tapping screws
• 48in T-Track - bit.ly/2XMYJnx
• (10 ) 3/8 screws for T-Track amzn.to/3CKSDTW
• Chisel amzn.to/3AJCdut
• Wood Glue amzn.to/3kHGMQj
• Hold down clamp- bit.ly/3i83m31
• 1/4 Plex-Glass amzn.to/3B4uyXE or other material
• (4) 1/4 20 threaded insert amzn.to/3m6vkNQ
• (4) 1in - 1/4 20 screws (for the adjustable guides)
• (8) M4 threaded inserts amzn.to/39Gzfe8
• (8) M4 Flat head philips amzn.to/3ibx5b4
Tools:
➢ Drill homedepot.sjv.io/Aog9Kj
➢ Circular saw homedepot.sjv.io/Vyyejj
➢ Speed square homedepot.sjv.io/b3bR0B
➢ Drill press guide bit.ly/3uhk0SG
➢ Router dado jig with straight edge bit.ly/3CK7JZO
➢ Red and Black Wood clamp amzn.to/3uedBaz
➢ Blue clamps bit.ly/3CPrdMy
➢ cordless Router homedepot.sjv.io/Jr2n0q
➢ Suggest router bit for milling amzn.to/3zHyfB9
➢ Nail gun
********* My links *********
• All my woodworking plans gumroad.com/diycreators
• Timberland pro work gear - bit.ly/TimberlandPRO_DIYCreators
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#routersled #flatteningmill

[@DIYCreators]

Adjustable Router Flattening Sled (PLANS): diycreators.gumroad.com/l/pNYet

[@FlushtheSystem]

Thanks!! Can't wait to start this project.😁

[@brianmeanor7907]

How the hall you have this many subscribers and I’ve never seen your vids .awesome design man .

[@Katzbynite]

@@brianmeanor7907 YT not giving him all his props!

[@NellyEIEI]

@diy creators Where did you get your mask?

[@hollandcustomwoodworking5932]

This is genius, subscribed because of this video

[@vance7274]

You, Sir, are THE CHAMP, THE BOSS, THE MAN WITH THE PLAN! This is truly an outstanding sled, and your presentation skills are masterful!

[@chillyspoon]

One of the coolest sled designs I've seen to date - definitely going to build one of these, thank you!

[@robbrowne8814]

A “must do” project.

[@joeygambers4489]

Agreed, I'm building one this memorial day weekend, exept with more holes for finer adjustments and a pin that slides in and out for quick adjustments. Thanks for the idea @DIY Creators

[@AlbertoMayagoitiaHill]

I like the videos with no cursing and no four letter words. You are a pure gentleman. Thanks a lot. Houston, TX.

[@DIYCreators]

Big Thanks!

[@The_O.G_Cyber_bully_24Hr_Ban]

I miss KZbin videos like that f%^@

[@mitch3384]

I went down this path when I was going to be thicknessing slabs for guitar bodies. This is a REALLY good approach, easily scaleable. One warning though: make sure the planer bit you buy for milling is designed for the application, specifically RPM. 15 years ago there was a bit with 3 individual replaceable blades that was designed for drill press RPM ranges (discontinued now). There were a number of cases in the DIY luthier community of people using it with their 1/2" routers and the bit would fly apart under high RPM and cause injury. If in doubt, go for a smaller diameter bit designed for purpose and use more passes. Love what you did here brother, excellent build.

[@rauladame2105]

WOW! Outstanding call out! This closed system seems like would offer some protection from the catastrophic failure of a bit. I am wondering if some good leathers, for welding, will help as safety gear I use for this type of wood working. I will pay attention to the RPMs to avoid wrecking my day. Thanks again.

[@rauladame2105]

This warning got me thinking I don't remember the rpm of my tools. I am going through my manuals to revisit rpm of my tools to prevent a "day wrecking" event. Awesome call out 👍

[@marvzjp]

@@rauladame2105 there is an unspoken rule of not to use gloves when working with a rotating tool. Keeps all finger attached to the hands.

[@bobdebouwer7835]

Always check the rpm for a bit. The larger the bit the more danger there is.

[@davidelliott5843]

Broken bits can happen any time. Heavy PVC (e.g. curtain side truck body material) can be used over the job each side of the sled. These will catch flying debris and will reduce dust. You could also cover the gaps between the sled rails, but it's going to be a pain to use. In any case, the narrow gap is unlikely to let high speed shrapnel exit the table.

[@jimboman1]

Glen, I so appreciate the quality and content of your videos over the years. You've definitely helped me up my DIY game! This sled, by the way, is AWESOME!

[@lindam.9282]

I made myself one but now that I've seen yours, I think I'm going to make one like yours. So much more efficient.. Excellent!

[@DIYCreators]

Nice! I am looking forward to put it to use.

[@lindam.9282]

@@DIYCreators I do believe you will definitely be impressed with how easily it does the job.

[@daveschroetter5646]

Love your designs, practical content, and diy approach for the true DIYers out here! You are an inspiration to me as a maker! Thank you

[@jaytrent62]

There are jigs, and there are JIGS. This is an amazing tool, thanks for showing it to us. Well done!

[@jeffellison6493]

Best router sled design I've seen, and I have been researching. Perfect for my small projects but I can scale up.

[@LockNLoad777]

PURE SKILL AND INNOVATION! 👌

[@marca8881]

I've seen a lot of these. You have one of the simplest and nicest. I appreciate you walking through the build and explaining your thought process

[@donbolton4771]

Excellent video. No wasted time, all business. Nice finished product. Nice work area. Good job!

[@jackdehaan2267]

I so enjoy your practical projects. Sure, the CNC videos are interesting, but I'll never have one (and I suspect most other woodworkers). So projects which I can relate to are the ones I like best. Your workmanship and explanations are tops.

[@TaintPilot]

Glen this is brilliant!! Thanks so much for sharing this.

[@Sjf542]

Best thicknessing router jig I've seen. Awesome.

[@michaelmattia932]

Another OUTSTANDING VIDEO!

[@chrissincere9007]

Definitely love this design! I downloaded and built your Portable Router Table yesterday and it works so perfectly. I changed the dimensions a bit to meet those of the Ryobi router I bought yesterday as well. I’m definitely going to build and add this to my arsenal soon. Thanks for creating this with a no-weld design to make it possible for those without a welder or welding skills to still be able to achieve this build. Love your channel bro!

[@mytdck1]

Great job. I appreciate how you don’t edit out your mistakes, but instead embrace them and show how you correct them. Can’t wait to see what you come up with next!

[@mtrofa447]

Best sled I've ever seen! Thanks so much!!

[@mariomex65]

FANTASTIC IDEA!! THANKS FOR SHARING!!!

[@REMEDIALDIY]

This is awesome , thank you always I’m Learning from you always .

[@BURN_SHITTUBE]

Nice!!!! Fully functional and doesn't take a lot of space, definitely going to build something like this.

[@Sebastopolmark]

GREAT project Glenn. Your projects always have an extra feature or two that sets them apart from most others! !! !!!

[@pnerim]

Wonderful! And yes the dust it's a problem

[@henrysara7716]

Quick and precise, thank you for sharing.

[@Ritebowl]

Seriously, that’s the best design I’ve seen around. Your a genius. Just awesome.

[@azizanmatsaad157]

yes, i totally agreed with you bro...our guys really a genius one

[@johnpetrea]

Love this plan!!… Thank You for sharing

[@cynic0000]

High quality, very flexible!

[@Bryan-fn6lp]

That’s great. Thanks for making this video.

[@patriciamay638]

Nice and straightforward. Thanks

[@soerenhuba]

Excellent design. Simplicity, love it. Will definitively make this since not having one has prevented me from doing a couple projects I've really been wanting to do

[@juniper4973]

These videos are not just productive and creative I find them really therapeutic as well 😌

[@bbbikingggggnnooobbbbb652]

Absolutely fantastic

[@donesry2902]

That looks great. Thank you for sharing!

[@captainkirk1745]

BRILLIANT!!! Thanks!! 😊

[@luckysakonta3724]

Lovely, Thanks Glen

[@marthapotter8283]

Best sled I’ve seen so far. Great job!

[@Erik_The_Viking]

Very nice! Like the adjustability of the router and relatively easy to make. Looking forward to the plans!

[@kimhavey7850]

This jig is awesome!!!!

[@spirostathis4304]

This is PERFECT!. Thanks for posting this video. Very well done!

[@s16n]

I’ll keep an eye out for plans - love it!

[@j.dukemanning3168]

Your ingenuity and craftsmanship are top notch!!!!

[@keith4154]

Thanks you saved me spending money on a thickness planer we would not use often enough to justify purchasing one. We adopted your idea slightly different but worked brilliantly for our specific task.

[@davidmstein1149]

Parabéns simples e funcional e residência....TOP!!!!

[@Lutzboater]

Very ingenious flattening sled. Looking forward to any additions and updates you make to it.

[@jefflaird7478]

Nice job ! Well explained for me ! Thank you!

[@BDL090754]

Thank you - This is an excellent DIY version.

[@andreacirillo398]

Minchia!!! Awesome!!!! 👍🏻

[@woodsniffer]

Very clever thanks for posting.

[@jessikamat1]

You truly have your stuff together...good work.

[@dominicandawg3455]

This is awesome!!!!

[@hoffmannMP]

That is really elegant! Love that design.

[@rodgerq]

That's a really good system and the 3 holes for height adjustment is a great touch!!

[@CSAndrewHenry]

Love this! Great design and awesome explanation as you are building it! Thank you!!!

[@matthysloedolff]

Thank you for showing a way of now welding the parts together. I've been looking for a router flattening jig for a while now and this is the first one I see which I think looks great. 👍

[@HyperactiveNeuron]

This is pretty awesome. Thanks for your work on this. This gives me ideas. I've been wanting to make a sled system like this for a while.

[@muratbasarir6046]

Thank you bro.greetings from Turkiye

[@joker7025]

Can't wait for the plans

[@nigelevans4037]

Excellent design. Definitely the router sled I’m going to build. Thank you for sharing.

[@asmst01]

This is great, I found my next project! Thanks man!

[@CosmicKnight1]

I really like this setup, thanks!

[@Stillkickingarse]

Perfect solution for guitar body planing... I'm definitely building this... Thanks brother !

[@davidryno7564]

this was a great video. its almost relaxing to watch you work and I like the fact that you comment on various things while you work (suggestions, etc). thank you!

[@MichaelCampbell01]

One of the best sleds I've seen.

[@bubbaslawncare4927]

Dude, you're a genius! Great channel!

[@kimlmiles1]

Love your builds. Thanks for sharing.

[@gregsims8767]

Brilliant sled. Great video

[@eCitizen1]

I appreciate the good design, and the video without boring repetitions. Thanks.

[@rauladame2105]

Portable Drill Guide! Awesome! I am getting that tool from Rockler. I thought the drill guide was overkill but after you showing how practical it's function is, I am impressed. The track for the gantry, the gantry and the router base is awesome! I am going to reference this post for my next router sled. The information you are sharing is GREAT! You are the man! Thank you!

[@rauladame2105]

I picked up the Portable Drill Guide from Rockler. I saw this post, did some research by checking out reviews of drill guides and decided on Rockler's. I started using it on my current project, instead of free hand drilling and when I was done, I was happy with the results. The PDG is expensive but the benefit in the higher level of quality of my projects will improve and pay for itself. I appreciate this this post.

[@alanreynolds2287]

Very Cool! Will HAVE to build one! Thanks!

[@hardnox6655]

Well done. Thanks for sharing.

[@THE-LAST-DAYS]

CANT WAIT TO SEE IT.

[@msmavris1]

Great built!

[@BronkBuilt]

One of the better designs of a router flattening jig. Great job!

[@327365hp]

Very slick! Nicely done!

[@scottlepine9346]

Brilliant! Nice work.

[@stevestormssr5492]

Very nice assembly. The use of steel tubing was genius. You've eliminated the drag of wood on wood and enabled a smoother sliding action in any direction!

[@saowczarek7671]

PARABÉNS, como sempre um trabalho de primeira qualidade!

[@samuelroberts334]

Pretty clever. Great job!!!!

[@jamesb7290]

This is brilliant.

[@austinconley9234]

Very well done. Thanks

[@SDoty]

This is amazing. I can see so many applications for this setup.

[@farmerinthedell7]

This is amazing! I love the design!

[@charliepetricone8974]

VERY nice sled! This is a must build for me. Thank you!!

[@alainpoumayrac9867]

Very good !!! Congratulations !!!!

[@davidfigueroa9608]

The best channel for far!!!!

[@anthonylee6867]

There are some really great ideas in this project! I really questioned the need for T track until I saw you use it to lock in the components for storage!!! And drilling it to attach the fixed base for the router is a great way to have a quick and easy set up without losing your router for other applications! I’m sure you picked up a few new subs from this project, including myself. Well done.

[@MrDalegray]

Great video. Thank you

[@jamesgrissom3750]

Thank you for sharing your unique height adjustable sled design . I'm starting my first live edge project . And your design fits my height adjustable needs for this project. Truly Appreciated .

[@stuarthuckins3939]

Well thought out design, excellent clear video! Many thanks!

[@pepperman9]

Slick design. Perfect for smaller slabs for sure.

[@jengineer9405]

Very nice. My jig kept snagging up on the wood sled. This makes it much easier to flatten a piece

[@Bigwormith]

Awesome video man! I gotta try this build!! Thanks!!!

[@wolfman75]

👏👍😎🤘Thank You Glen!!!

[@charlieholcomb5823]

Mate! That is legit! I hope the one I am planning turns out half as good as yours. Thank you for the ideas and the lesson

[@AngieWilliamsDesigns]

Great sled. And thanks for showing how to build it without welding.

[@pteddie6965]

Excellent job, Glen. This is an exceptional design. This jig is versatile and it looks like it will last for a long time.

[@markjess1138]

Always a great job! Thanks again for your tip and ideas

[@jimdfwwoodworks37]

Dude, that's brilliant... Going to build this! - THANKS