How to make a DIY Router sled / Flattening Jig / Router Jig

In this video I go over the process I use to make a DIY Router sled a.k.a. Slab Flattener! and then show you how I use mine. Hope this helps out! Thank you all for watching!
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[@WalkersWoodworks]

Be sure to check out my website for other Projects, Blog posts, Plans and Tools I use! Walkersww.com

[@reginamalone7717]

I can't find the plans for this on your website - do you have a link?

[@mikeyravs3435]

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[@jayashkumar5941]

I just finished building the handrail on my deck kzbin.infoUgkxfQ5_mgwq6PcudJvAH25t-I4D-3cTPz4z and used this great little router to clean up the top rail before the final sanding and stain. It was light weight but packed lots of power. Either size battery didn't seem to make it top heavy and I'm a 64 yr old women so I really appreciated how easy it was to use...................... CORDLESS only way to go !!

[@benjineeringtoday8233]

Thank you for taking your time to make this video. It was exactly what I was looking for. After spending 2 hours watching various videos yours is simple straightforward and the paste finishing wax looks like it fixes the major hindrance of the DIY jigs. Thank you again.

[@kluno1966]

Man I love how you simplify your videos and don’t make us sit through a 20+ minute instructional! Making this jig tomorrow! Your juice groove jig worked perfectly! Thank you!

[@57wyoming]

Watched probably 5-6 similar videos and found this one the easiest to follow, and build.

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Thanks so much!!

[@stephenpeake8978]

Same! Thank you!

[@marcusbell5996]

Man, this is the absolute simplest and most effective combined sled that I could find on here. I'm definitely building this one! Thanks so much for posting it.

[@philgellner7766]

I know this video is a few years old now but I just discovered it and built my sled today. Tomorrow will be the test run. Thank you for sharing.

[@brewsterly2927]

Thanks for the shot of actual cutting and the thorough explanation.

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Absolutely! Thank you for watching.

[@youresowitty8973]

That's what I'm talking about. Simple and straight forward, Great job man not making the process complicated. Great camera work and clearly explained.

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Thanks so much!

[@maddog1918]

By far the best visual how to video I've seen

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Thanks a lot! I really appreciate that more than you know. I have a few others on similar projects. Feel free to check them out!

[@santiago1966]

You can also use aluminium profile to make the sled. We have a couple of them to flatten the grids of pipe organ soundboards. They’re bigger than the one shown on your video.

[@BradSimmons]

simple enough - I have the confidence to do this now. thank you for this!

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Awesome! So glad to hear it.

[@stormpooper100]

Love it. I just found 3 slabs of of old growth redwood that have been buried in the forest next to our house for probably the better part of 20 years and they’re in great shape. This is going to help so much.

[@WalkersWoodworks]

That's awesome!

[@stormpooper100]

@@WalkersWoodworks Do you have any suggestions for the height of the runner boards? Taller vs multiple short runners that could be stacked?

[@biffamackem]

I've been putting-off making one of these for ages however your fantastic video has given me the confidence to just do it. Thank you, loved it, and keep doing what you're doing :)

[@WalkersWoodworks]

That's awesome! I'm glad it helped.

[@AssafLevyIL]

Great stuff. Just straight and simple and great results

[@DanielGloverTheGreat]

This is exactly what I was looking for as an alternative to not having a planer or a jointer. I love it. Gonna build one tomorrow.

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@21thTek]

finding greatness in simplicity is what genius do best !

[@parallelburrito]

Perfect video. Every second was useful information about the specific project. Thank you for not wasting my time.

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Thank you for watching!!

[@MegaWoodcrafter]

Man that is so simple. Thank you. I Work in a wood recycling yard and am always bringing home wood of all kinds. When I grinding with the tub grinder and I come across something that looks interesting I set it aside, mill it (sort of) with my chainsaw and haul it home to dry. A lot of times (such as in most of the time) my chainsaw work is far from perfect. This sled is going to up my woodworking umpteen percent. Again thanks.

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Thank you! Glad it helped out!

[@adnanmehrabani86]

Thank you so much I'll be using it at my workshop

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Good deal! Thanks for watching!

[@fatihyaman9710]

very useful video for woodworkers

[@Craftedinnj]

Thank you for the best sled jig video! Straight and to the point. No elaborate design, just simple and easy to make. Cant wait to build one and flatten some slabs

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Thank you for watching! Glad it helped out!

[@josephnoll2754]

This is amazing! I'm beginning woodworker. You videos have been a great help

[@WalkersWoodworks]

I'm so glad! Thanks for watching. Stay tuned for more! Releasing a new video every other week.

[@michaellloyd463]

That was really good ... without an air of pretension...Thankyou

[@davidtiber9079]

Quick and to the point, yet thorough. Great video.

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Thanks!! Really appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment.

[@houstoncambodia1]

I loooove it. I don't foresee myself dropping hundreds on a jointer/planer, so my tracksaw and router will have to do the trick.

[@WalkersWoodworks]

That's all you really need. I honestly just sold my jointer. Lol

[@houstoncambodia1]

@@WalkersWoodworks wow. Man it is so easy to get caught up in all the gadgets and junk. Im happy to hear you say that!

[@jennynations7676]

I subscribed simply because you had what I've been looking for and in the simplest terms to make. So thank you. Besides you are not condescending for the inexperienced person, like myself. Thank you for that too

[@gibbonse833]

Thank you for your video. It was quick informational and to the point. You didn't waste our time with an explanation... Great job

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Thank you! I try to keep my videos packed with value and not waste time so that means alot.

[@anferney1323]

thanks for making sure a nice easy to follow video

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Thanks for watching!

[@rickyheck6780]

I learned something new!!! Ive been dieing for a floor planer but this looks so much cheaper to do!!!

[@WalkersWoodworks]

It's definitely cheaper! I just used it again the other day.

[@stradicfanatic]

Jeez, heck of a lot cheaper than paying $500 for a slab jig! Definitely making this for my projects. Thank you!

[@WalkersWoodworks]

It's a great thing to have in the shop for sure!

[@m-jay356]

i don't have the room for a planer so this will work fine...thanks for making this video

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Thanks for watching!

[@nuthinfancy78]

Looks good. I’ve got two pieces of hickory stump bottom about 2’x3’x5”. Seasoned outdoors for a year and in my shed for another two. Going to make this sled Saturday!

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Awesome! Good luck!

[@peterdejoseph5197]

Love that jig. Going to my shop and making one now. It will save me 50$ having it planed by my wood guy.

[@WalkersWoodworks]

There you go.

[@christianrobinson4526]

“Hey wife, I saved $50 by making this jig instead of paying our wood guy! It only cost me $25-ish for the plywood, $40 for the router bit, $300 for the table saw, $150 for the router, $20 for the kreg jig, and now I never need to pay the wood guy again!” - I’m pretty sure this is what my wife thinks every time I buy another tool lol

[@dandyer8351]

So true lol​@@christianrobinson4526

[@wetler911]

I watched several videos on this same subject... This is the one that provided the most insight. Really love the incorporation of the paste wax as well - Well done!

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Thanks so much!!

[@waynemiller6070]

Thanks for the upload. It's always easier when you know how. 👍

[@stillsurvivingbarely]

simply put and all with tools i already own. thank you. im sure that black walnut table top turned out great!

[@PaulIreland1972]

Thanks for this. I've been planning on making a Covid-lockdown desk out of scaffold boards, only have basic power tools, (Circular saw, router, etc) don't have room (or the budget) for things like a thickness planer and was dreading having to hand sand the boards flat. Your idea will save me a ton of time and more importantly money!

[@WalkersWoodworks]

That's great! Good luck!

[@jthelegolegend]

Excellent video, very simply put compared to the multitude of over the top builds, cheers!

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Thanks so much! That's what I'm going for.

[@davidnleeh4]

NOT a problem at all!! I like the simplicity of the jig & the operation of it more than the more complicated ones that are posted on here, that get the same job done at a higher price! Here's an idea for you that while I was watching your video that ran (Like a Deer at night crossing the road in front of you!) across my mind. On (Either or it doesn't really matter!) one side the "Box/Trough" that the router rides in, put a "Fixed Stop" across the bottom of the trough. On the other side have an adjustable stop. So, that as your widths of the wood that you need to flatten increases & decreases you will always this safety feature in place! My idea is that these would be there to match the width of (That is determined by the width of the work piece. ) the rails that the trough rides in to prevent the trough w/router inside the trough from accidentally being pushed or pulled off from either side of the rails. I hope my RAMBLINGS makes sense to you, LOL!

[@paulweir4386]

Well done.

[@benalmandres8851]

Hafa Adai (Hello and Greetings)! from Guam US Territory Western Pacific Ocean Great video instruction on router sled build, looking forward to building one. Just starting up on small scale for a wood working shop.

[@godspeedrocks]

Siiiiick jig bro. You just saved me so much time. Thanks for sharing.

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Thanks for watching!

[@zacharykirby6248]

Probably the best jig tutorial i’ve seen on youtube. Gonna be making one after i finish my workbench. Maybe ill use this jig to verify the top of my workbench is flat 🤔 keep up the good work bud!

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Thanks man! That means alot! I will be coming out with a planer sled video this week so keep an eye out. :)

[@tracymaurer1412]

Just made this today! Thanks for the easy to follow video!

[@rodneybosch7290]

Just started wood working I like this sled idea. I will make one like that thanks.

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@dewaynefanchier589]

Thanks for the video! I'm a novice. It would have been nice to see the router bit you were using.

[@gavp84]

Excellent video brother

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Thank you!

[@braddsn]

This is how you do a video! Full of great information, and to the point and simple. Excellent!! This is the sled I am going to build.

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Haha thanks! Glad it helped out!

[@jimmascaro2456]

Woodpecker wants 1000.00 + for their version which has limits on length & width. IF I ever need to flatten a slab Im doing it your way! Liked & saved.

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Good choice! 👍

[@amwartwork]

exactly the video ive been hunting. Thankyou!!!!!!

[@namoothewoodprojects]

I needed router planer when I didn't have my dewalt planer and I made one of this with your idea. Thank you for sharing:)

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. Means alot!

[@chewar7537]

This is awesome! I am going to make one, thank you for the great video, and that it is not complicated like so many others I have seen.

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Glad it's helpful!

[@lostsailor2759]

You make it seem easier than i thought. Thank you.

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Gld to help! Thanks for watching!

[@thomaszaccone3960]

Have a jointer and router but no planer. This looks like the solution to my dilema. Thank you!

[@oneofthosepeople2101]

This is awesome 👍 Thank you

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Thank you!

[@SeanBMakin]

Easiest one I’ve seen built! Thanks! I’ll be making one eventually!

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Thanks! I'd like to see it when it's done! Shoot me a DM on Instagram of it when you do.

[@kittypigeonclueless5566]

I really, really, really liked that. Magnificent!

[@shawnr771]

Nice. Simple and easy. Good video and information

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Thanks!!

[@JoshuaSmith-cc6wf]

Great Tips. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@UrbanShopWorks]

This video was made worth it by the sanding sponge tip alone!

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Haha that's for sure! I learned that from Britt @overallsandpowersaws on Instagram.

[@UrbanShopWorks]

@@WalkersWoodworks I learned how to woodwork on Instagram 😁

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Haha same here. That and KZbin. I still have a lot to learn though.

[@williambranham6249]

Nice and simple.

[@davidburns1753]

Nicely done ... so many take too long to say so little ... you were concise and through ... seems simple to me!

[@WalkersWoodworks]

I try to get to the point lol.

[@olafbraren9204]

Outstanding video, great descriptions. I’m making an outdoor kitchen countertop out of an 18 ft oak slab I cut from a tree with a chainsaw. Was wondering how to level it, this video answered all my questions. Thanks

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Awesome! Glad it helped!

[@razvanr413]

Very nice! Thanks for posting.

[@davidlangston6927]

Great job . Simple and effective.

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Thank you!

[@paulsocki]

So cool. I cant wait to make one. Thanks for your help.

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Thanks for watching! Good luck!

[@MaudPouliot]

Wow great video. love to see the up close of the cutting

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Thank you!

[@g-dog100]

Simple and easy! You have taken the intimidation factor out for me! Thanks!!!

[@aperagine77]

Wow this is awesome been wanting to make one in different sizes this will help

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Glad to hear it!

[@markfrye9178]

You gave me some great tips. Thanks

[@joelambert8632]

very neat and custom fit for what you need thanks

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Thank you!!

[@robertmcalister160]

Love this guys no nonsense practical approach!!!

[@WalkersWoodworks]

I try! Thanks for watching!

[@russellsherwood4901]

Great video, easy to follow and straight to the point without taking yourself too seriously 👍 definitely tuning in to watch more! Keep up the great work.

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Thank so much! Appreciate it.

[@mattyg337ify]

Pretty much obsessed with branding everything hahaha that's awesome

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Haha it's only the truth.

[@TracksWithDax]

Totally loving the simplicity of this build!

[@WalkersWoodworks]

+Dave Wright thanks!

[@powersv2]

that kreg clamp upgrade is a gaaaame changer!

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Absolutely!

[@donschmitt38]

Great video, getting ready to flatten some big madrone slabs....thanks and go Giants!

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Oh that will be fun! I have a updated video with some better rails if you're interested. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqTJfn6ehqqKd9k

[@gabemcginnis2688]

I love this, it’s the benefits of cnc router for “decking” the surface. Love it.

[@WalkersWoodworks]

+Gabe McGinnis it's definitely a useful tool. Thanks for watching!

[@elmvirgoartentertainmentpr5188]

great idea on that jig

[@TheMrjoehughes]

This was brilliant thank you very much

[@MrKrueger88]

Great , useful help !!! Instant subscriber 👍👍👍

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Appreciate the support!!

[@tasaritura1240]

Love this any measurement and thanks again

[@jwk13050]

I have to get my workbench built, then this will be shortly after 🤙

[@TyyDaymon]

Awesome solution easy effective inexpensive thank you love the bit too used link

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Awesome! Check out the newer video with the upgraded rails too. They are a game changer. 👍

[@michaellionart4841]

Excellent. Thank You. This way it’s possible to flatten boards that you make which are too big for your planer/thicknesser. eg larger cutting boards. ✅

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Thanks for watching! Glad it helped.

[@guidosadventures3183]

Beautiful video and editing 👌

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Thank you!

[@MartyOfAllTrades]

Great work dude. I like it

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Thank you!

[@jamesmcsparron]

Great vid. Now I can router a chopping board from a slab of Ash for my daughter's new apartment.

[@allenmcmonagle5544]

A nice informative project. Thank you.

[@scottsmith4199]

Great video, simple and easy. Thanks dude!

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Thank you!

[@khalifaad7224]

awesome work

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Thanks!!

[@philiplonie6250]

Very well put across

[@PenaltyBoxWoodshop]

Well done, Brandon! Great explanation and step by step!

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Penalty Box Woodshop Thanks Jesse! I tried to explain it the best I could.

[@fhhddvhhddyh2376]

Awesome thanks for the video

[@monkeyman8265]

Nice I’m doing it today buddy.

[@MegaSoyaMan]

Thanks

[@Manalo84]

Really good video Brandon. Audio quality is excellent. Lighting is a lot better as well.

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Cameron Edmonds Thanks Cam! I got a new voice over mic. I like it alot. Definitely an improvement.

[@jorgepena9901]

The best so far!

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Thank you

[@ejicon3099]

Great video with some amazingly detail instructions. Thank you. Would have been nice to see how you came about making your runners. I think that may be one of the hardest parts with making this entire kit that I'm still a bit intimidate with. Well done!

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Thanks! It just so happens I have a newer video with updated runners! kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqTJfn6ehqqKd9k