The one MUST HAVE tool for the router table. Plus.....perfect miters every single time

[@jens2763]

Love this for making floating canvas frames. I've always used my miter saw & there's always one side that is off a little - even after squaring.

[@fdegeorge2000]

Thanks for the video. I have found that the ability to control cutter speed on large diameter tooling can make a big difference. When cutting raised panels and such, making a roughing cut can help expensive router and shaper tooling last. I would love to see you build a larger / better version of your sled. I have spent a lifetime working in production wood shops and have seen very few store bought fixtures or jigs. When I was an apprentice i was first taught to make perfectly straight and square shelves then my workbench. As I learned I would build jigs and fixtures. After 8,000 hours (4 years ) on the job I passed my journeymen exams with my pay increased accordingly. I had to asinine these fun jobs to the apprentice. Now working in my home shop my grandson and I make what ever we can for our selves…. Keep it sharp, keep it safe and keep it fun!

[@SkipEvansx]

Thanks for the suggestion.. Bought one for Jewelry boxes.

[@mmgross144]

I commend you for your skill and presentation. I also applaud your persistence in producing content in other than your original language. Those who focus on your appearance are missing the point of your work. Keep it up!

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

Appreciate that

[@OGOAB2023]

Hi Skyler - I came across your videos a couple of weeks back whilst I was searching for info on box making. Not only are your videos extremely instructive they are presented in a very professional easy to understand manner and I have already learnt a lot watching them. Additionally you present lots of cool tips such as in this particular video regarding the use of tools to assist and improve your woodworking skills. Thanks you for the time taken to produce and share them with fellow woodworkers and budding craftpersons. I look forward to catching up on your past videos as well as viewing future ones. Thank you very much!

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

Oh, wow! I love reading this kind of comments and keeps me going on doing what I love! So glad you found the video helpful! Thank you

[@fdort3971]

I agree totally!

[@lynardburt5992]

Your video removed my frustration with 45° on my table saw. Well visual on how it was accomplished

[@jameswalsh4056]

Thanks for video Sky. The only advantage I can see to TS method is that you can add a "stop" somewhere on your crosscut fenc/sled to duplicate cuts without re-measure. You cannot add a stop to these coping sleds for any piece longer than, say, 6-8". Also making a shallower cut with first pass at router table will allow the router bit to make a cleaner cut on final pass.

[@cdrive5757]

An alternative to this Sled method is a Sub-Fence. The Sub-Fence must be thick enough to bury the bit. The miter gauge can then be used for the end grain cut. Burying the blade is also used with your table saw blade. BTW, I'm a 77 year old man and I appreciate the way you fill my screen! Wakodahatchee Chris

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

Thank you

[@lafamillecarrington]

I'm new to the router table, and haven't come across the coping sled before - it looks like a really useful tool, and one that can be easily made in the workshop. Thanks for showing its use.

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

You are very welcome

[@wharrison7131]

I always pick up a couple of pointers watching these videos. Thanks. 👍🏻

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

Glad to hear it!

[@AntiThesis10125]

Lol I see what you did there

[@patrickwhelan2070]

Is your shop cold?

[@TeufelHunden-o2d]

Like Antithesis said... 🤪

You would actually LIKE to pick up those points :-) Which is what she is actually selling here...

[@brw3079]

You are a natural instructor, thank you.

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

Thank you

[@fdort3971]

@SawdustandSplinters once again thanks for your knowledge! I was unaware of this sled. I finally have a router and enough wood to create my router table. I happily received free wood and plexiglass recently so I now know what I need thanks to you!

[@erickovach]

This video was very useful for me, Skyler. I never considered that chamfer bits could be 100% accurate for making box miters. I'll use this method from now on. Keep up the good work. Thanks!

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

Thank you Erick!

[@brucemiller1696]

Best to precut some of the mitre on the table saw or mitre saw. Cutting a full mitre on maple of harder woods is a lot of strain on the router and the bit. Use the router bit to clean up the last 1/32".

[@woodworker1946]

Very informative . My job site saw can't make consistent miters either . I purchased a coping sled like yours . The price of the Woodpeckers are just insane . Please continue your videos .

[@michaelmounts1269]

i have this exact coping sled…its really a great piece of kit! remember to use friction tape on sacrificial block…and use s block same depth of stock👍

[@flashwashington2735]

Skylar rising in the views and polls! Thanks and God bless.

[@flashwashington2735]

Shims for the win.

[@mikex691]

Excellent job Ill buy one.

[@Ron-FabandBuild]

Good point. Makes sense and provides a quality result. Thank you . Nice work.

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rcort4864]

Great video. Like others commented, I didn't know these devices existed. I will definitely look into making my own. One feature to add to a DIY one is some way to take smaller cuts with several passes. I have some ideas concerning this. It would make the final cut even smoother, and be less stress on the bit and motor.

[@hartzogLovesScience]

Finally used my router table after many years of only using my hands and jigs. I had to put together a rough piece similar to what you demonstrated. It helped, but needed more support. So, a future project, is to build coping jig similar to the one you showed in this video.

[@christianbookter1016]

Skyler, you are a very good teacher. I will use this technique on my next project.

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

Awesome. Please come back and let me know how it went

[@randsipe224]

I make a lot of boxes like you but take a different approach to miters. I have a 45 degree jig that runs in the table saw slot and cuts perfect miters with the blade set at 90 degrees. It clamps the wood in securely as well and I think creates a smoother cut as the saw blade is not hogging off the entire waste as is the router bit. It’s consistent every time and does not require setting the blade at 45 degrees. You can make this jig from some scrap MDF and a toggle clamp for Pennies. I get perfect miters every time.

[@joewelling3278]

Job Well done, clear and concise, I love my coping sled.

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

Thanks

[@GeorgeLowrey]

Looking forward to trying a router for miters. I cut lots of miters on the table saw now. I've started to set the blade at 44.9 or 44.8 degrees so that any gap will be hidden on the inside but the outside of the miter always will be closed instead of showing an obvious gap.

[@cyrilnorrie8450]

An excellent and informative video. This is very useful information and I will use this. Thanks for sharing this.

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

Glad it was helpful!

[@RobertSchoenert]

Very good tip....THANKS

[@randolphsurrao5097]

I find your videos very informative and detailed. Thank you very much.

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

You are welcome!

[@danmccurley466]

Thanks for the video, it provides great info and illustration.

[@Buddygold9509]

I was at Dr appointment watching this today. What luck. The Houston Rockler store is right on the way home. Luckily, it was on sale too👍😊

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

That’s awesome. I think they started 20% off today on select items

[@robertmceuen3630]

I think a great video would be to fabricate a shop made router sled. If the toggle clamp bothers you, you can design it out and replace it. Most woodworkers could make a router sled with your help. Thanks.

[@einy2crikey]

Thank you for this video. This is a much safer option than a table saw. Stumpy Nubs has an old video showing a kickback from cutting a 45* angle on a table saw. The waste piece went through 2 walls (dry wall/sheetrock) in his shop.

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

Oh, wow! That sounds scary. I had kickbacks from cutting miters on table saw but nothing too bad

[@brucemiller1696]

45° mitres work out beautiful if you know how to do it with no kick back or pieces flying back. I do.

[@stevem268]

i was hoping that you would be making a coping sled! i just completed a new router cabinet using all jessem components,, it's time jessem made one of these, i would buy one from them in a heartbeat. it appears that the woodpecker ones are no longer available, not on amazon anyway

[@MMMS75]

Cool sled idea that keeps the sacrificial board with it. Nice!

[@theonlywaytogta6665]

Great video. I just subscribed. I'm new to woodworking and I like these type of videos that show me how to use tools and introduce various jigs. I tend to be kinda on the cheap side so I also like trying to make my own jigs. Thank you for this.

[@patrickguyot1290]

I never knew Rockler made all these things 😳, thank you for the video Skyler 🤗

[@jenda3322]

Milá Skyler, jste fantastická a pracovitá žena, která nezná žádné překážky a vaše pracovní nasazení je jedinečné ok.👍❤

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

Thank you for your kind comment

[@TheStanford01]

What a great idea. Pleased I found your site.

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

Thank you

[@oldreprobate2748]

A competent presentation.

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

Thanks

[@timmienorrie]

I love tips and tricks. They can save hours doing it the dumb way. 😖 Thanks, Skyler.

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

You are very welcome @timmienorrie

[@thomasmcmurray9414]

Thank you

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

You're welcome

[@TeamProsperity]

Excellent video very well demonstrated, thank you for that, I did subscribe and look forward to additional videos 👍

[@frankstoverpurebloodsaltya6441]

Great advice

[@wb3ccn]

I made my own copping sled and don't have the problem with the clamp that you do and the acrylic shield is also adjustable. I just couldn't see paying what rockler was charging

[@jefftrag1956]

I make jewelry boxes for a living but with a bandsaw and firewood. I do make a small amount of normal boxes too. This is great. What I would do though is I would cut a 45 degree cut on the table saw first leaving about 2 mm of extra wood. You could make the first 45s with a sled, hand held really fast not having to worry about how accurate it is. The point of the table saw 45 would still be a 90 degrees a tiny bit so it would register against the fence solidly. When you then do the finish cut with the router there would be almost no stress on the wood or the router bit making an even smoother more perfect cut. I bet the router bit would stay sharp a lot longer too. This would be especially important if you are making a large batch of boxes as I do.

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

That a great idea! Will try to cut on table saw first

[@aristevons]

You are awesome 😊❤

[@AugustaWaterCooler]

Good idea, I wouldn’t have thought of using a coping jig that way

[@John-ms9tv]

Excellent video, as always, thank you. I have a coping sled from infinity tools, pricey, just under $300 with the miter bar accessory and auto adjust clamps. Not perfect, but very good, I like using it. You are absolutely accurate, I use it for other than cabinet doors (which I have never built).

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

Very nice! I looked at that sled a few times. Looks well build

[@JimSchlotzhauer]

I enjoyed your video on using a coping sled for 45 degree chamfer. I bought one to use as your video shows but am told regular router bit, like i have, won't work. I need a bit with a longer shaft. Please, can you tell me your source for a longer router bit.

[@sierkdejongh8984]

I use a similar sled, but home-built. It has 3 toggle clamps; one to hold the sacrificial bit of wood and one to the left and one to the right of the piece you are milling. The base is a bit of HPL, which works fine. My fence does have a series of holes to change the distance between the base and the table fence. A sees of holes gives less problems with adjusting the fence te be parallel to the table fence.

[@madwilliamflint]

Interesting. I watch a LOT of workshop videos and have never seen anything like that. That makes a lot of sense.

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

Glad you liked it!

[@madwilliamflint]

@@woodworkingwithSkyler Definitely. My next project is to build/buy a router table. This looks like it's going to be, as you say, a critical addition.

[@wonkywoody]

Good vid and explanation. One point I'd add is that you don't have to make the cut in one pass. I make shallower passes on bigger cuts by free handing with the clear plastic guide away from the fence. I then make one or more additional passes the same way, or just finish with the guide against the fence as you demo'd. This takes some burden off of the router and helps avoid burning.

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

Great point!

[@jm7247]

Your videos are always very informative. I always learn something.

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

Hi @jm7247! So glad you enjoyed the video

[@leonardbartholomew5021]

Definately learned something new!

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

So glad you found it useful

[@shaynesabala]

I have one of these that I bought for making doors and it was ok at best. I found the setup was time consuming and the sacrificial board was was even worse. They should of made it with a simple hold down so you didn't have to screw it in each time you go to move it. I ended up buying a router lift and set up for making doors became super easy. I can see where this sled would be handy for very small parts but I would never consider using it for a miter since I have a miter saw.

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

I can never make accurate miters for small projects on miter saw

[@tedsills]

Very informative on beautiful to !!

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

Glad you think so!

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

Thank you

[@jimmygthompson]

Good job. You made me buy a Woodpecker.

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

Good choice!

[@williamlhumphrey8326]

Great job very detailed. God bless? where are you from?

[@searchmanager9372]

I really enjoy your videos. Thank you for taking the time and thanks for the tip. I will give it a try.

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

Thank YOU for watching

[@billm4560]

Thanks Skyler for the demo! 👌 I haven’t tried that bit on a 45 but after seeing this I’ll give it a go! Thank you for sharing and the info!

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

You are very welcome. Yes, it works great with 45degree chamfer. Perfect miters

[@petergray8420]

Hi i am having trouble finding a router bit that's a true 45 deg how do you find the whiteside bits as far as being 45 deg

[@STILLWILLPHOTO]

I sub to your photography channel and I had no idea this channel existed. I too build my own sets, surfaces etc.

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

That’s awesome. Welcome to the channel

[@bradwiebelhaus7065]

Great information.

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

Glad it was helpful!

[@woodrowsmith3400]

I have this sled. What I did to work around the fixed distance acrylic shield was to build my own, with slotted cutouts for the hold down knobs. Not perfect, because of the need to square the sled to the table after an adjustment, but I got used to it. I still use the fixed acrylic shield for 90% of my work. I also replaced the supplied clamp with two that have smaller pads. I felt like the smaller pads increased the downward clamping force.

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

Great tip! Thanks for sharing

[@bobs_ya_runkle]

Hi Skyler. I really enjoyed this video about the router sled. I just found your channel and I have subscribed. Best of luck with it! 😊

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

Thanks for the sub!

[@joediberardino4419]

Love your videos

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

Thank you Joe

[@gsilcoful]

Nice job. Thanks.

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

Thank you for watching. Did you already own and used a coping sled?

[@gsilcoful]

@@woodworkingwithSkyler Nope. I have never seen one before. It is a cool tool.

[@ChrisB-xl4tq]

Pre cut a 45 degree on miter box or table saw Then make final cut on router You will put much less stress on router and router bit

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

Excellent tip! Thank you

[@ChrisB-xl4tq]

@@woodworkingwithSkyler your welcome! Be well

[@reloadNshoot]

That router was struggling on that cut. A 3hp-5hp shaper with a 4-5-6 inch cutter would be much better

[@brucemiller1696]

I made a comment just like yours. Even a shaper will struggle a little or stress the wood on a full cut.

[@ChrisB-xl4tq]

@@brucemiller1696 going slower gets you their faster lol And safer Shapers are scary as hell I own one and use it ,but for most a scary machine . I’m involved with startup Woodworking school/ makers space upstate ny ,and the one machine we agree on not having is a shaper Nice table !!!

[@casenundra78]

I use the Incra sled. don't forget to slow down the router for large bits.

[@Ray_Here]

Skyler, your video 9:20 lighting always looks good. Will you share you method and equipment used?

[@byfordbarnard2264]

Good idea, I’m going to follow u. Ty

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@usaf4dbt]

Thank you

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

You're welcome

[@norm5785]

Thank you for sharing this with us. Definitely a useful jig. Everyone stay safe, happy and healthy. From Henrico County Virginia

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

You are very welcome Norm

[@jeffro.]

You can easily modify your sled (the one you have there), like cut a larger piece of plexiglass and make it adjustable. I do that kind of thing with almost all my tools, especially "helper" tools like that shed. I would almost always lean toward a less expensive "helper" tool like that sled, then modify parts of it to work the way i prefer. Comments on the video: This video was over 10 minutes long. But you spent several minutes at the beginning telling us what you were going to demonstrate, and how it was better to demo than to describe with words! I agree that a demo is better, but why did you spend so long talking about it? Most of that could've been edited out. Other than that, good video. You've convinced me that i should use a router for ALL my bevels! I have lots of experience using the table saw for everything, but without best results. So, I learned a good lesson! Thanks! 😎

[@michellaplante1790]

what kind of bit do you use to make your miter

[@LongGun223]

Great info. I just discovered your channel and have subscribed.

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

Welcome aboard!

[@henryrossouw930]

Never knew such a jig exist.Thanks for sharing.Will surely build me one, cause if I have to buy it will cost me over R2000,00, which I don't have, but I have all the material and hardware to build me one.The router is the only tool that still intimidates me.😢

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

Good luck! I know you can do it. Router is not that scary. The more you use it, the more you will love it. Just stay safe

[@KenFullman]

I'm going to do the same. I have a piece of acrylic that is just begging to be useful. You won't believe how many times it has hovered above the bin until I decide "No it could be useful some day". This is the perfect project that will save it's life.

[@seanmurphy1704]

Do you account for the base of the sled thickness by raising the cutter height ?

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

Yes. I raised the bit and made a few test cuts first to make sure the fence is at correct position and I am cutting without eating from the top part of material.

[@mikec2810]

Great explanation of the coping sled!

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

Thank you. Glad you liked it

[@mattedwards4533]

That is a lot of tool to do a simple job? I guess if one isn't experienced with using a table saw it would be the way to go? I have a cabinet shop and been retired many years now. I have no earthly idea how many miters I have cut?

[@IantheWoodcraftsman]

This gadget certainly works for stock dimensions that she used.

[@breannestahlman5953]

Very good video, Thank You! Accent from germany or east europe?

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

Romania

[@johnniek8845]

Hey, What ever happened to that bread cutting board you made ? Are you going to do that project ? Thanks.

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

Yes, I could. Didnt film that one, but I could make a new one

[@johnniek8845]

@@woodworkingwithSkyler Cool, Thanks.

[@MarkThomas123]

It seems using the T-Track to slide down the fence would be advantageous if the bottom of the jig were modified to use the T-Track.. Just a thought. Silicone,,, or Saline... Very nice and proportional.. Enjoy the content in the videos.. Thanks.

[@mikefondren2385]

What router bit do you like for this? I see that it is a 45 degree, but is there a particular brand/type that you find works best? Also, since you recently showed that you have a laser, couldn't you use it to cut the acrylic to the size that you need for larger bits?

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

Hi Mike. Added some of the chamfer bits I own and love to the description. They are all whiteside brand because is my go to brand when it comes to router bits. The size depends on what thickness materials you are using. The bigger ones can cut thin and thick material while the smaller ones are cheaper but limited in cutting size. I have not tried the laser on acrylic yet. I am sure I can figure out how to cut the acrylic just not sure I can build a solid jig to go with it. Thats why I bought mine.

[@mikefondren2385]

@@woodworkingwithSkyler Thanks Skyler for your quick reply!

[@royruther4895]

Of course the Woodpecker is better. It seems those guys make everything just a bit better. But, like you said, you gotta pay for it. Great video, btw.

[@brucewelty7684]

lovely accent! The vid is good also.

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

Thank you! 😃

[@erickovach]

Now let's see that bandsaw video! hehe

[@flashgordon6238]

Maybe a Miter Saw for doing miters?

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

Miter saw is an exelent option. But router table can do so much more them miters

[@rawbacon]

Maybe there's a way to modify that clamp so you don't need shims and also seems like there's room enough to add another clamp.

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

There is a way to adjust the clamp but its kind of a pain the way it works.

[@infinityvideoprod]

​@@woodworkingwithSkylerthe 2 nuts should be tightened together though, so the Clamping foot is not loose. That is a dangerous set up.

Had no idea someone could make a router table look so good...

[@sasquatch-7634]

Couldn't you easily add a second clamp to that fixture?

[@terrychestnut9537]

Is your Router Table made of Particle Board? Mine is and is falling apart (coming unglued). Bought from the Local (blue logo) home good store, their policy is after 30 days, no return. I'm over the 30 day policy and now have a unit that is unusable. P.S. nice to have found your channel, Good that you have a Blouse other than Pink and your Pasties are off level but, all views in your shop are nice.

[@oceanz55]

Skyler! As mentioned, you are awesome! :) Miter cuts are always a P.I.T.A, but in the meantime, I have just acquired a router table for a very good price, so your video could not be more timely :) Thanks again for all that you do (and don't think I haven't checked out your photography work as well!!) Looking forward to your next one 💘

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

That is awesome! I used to have a really bad router table and never used it. Now I use it all the time and is one of my favorite tools in the shop

[@4WheelzMan]

I love your idea, but don’t know if the tow wood blocks that your work in between were thicker and cut 45 degrees longside thin lock your work between with the wider side of the blocks up, would that be fine? and will cancel the need for the toggle clamp? I really love woodworking but I don’t do it. Thank you for sharing this video 💐

[@wesleyslemp4]

I have that sled made by woodpeckers. But ive not had time to use it yet. So you recommend it huh?

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

Woodpecker tools are well known for quality and precision. What I like about that one is the fact that the acrylic fence is adjustable so you can use it with really big router bits. If you use most normal size bits and coping sleds will work. Even the non brand cheap ones

[@richardefriend]

Gee, I wonder how well a MITER SAW would work. I'm guessing that with the word 'miter' in its name, it might just get the job done. The Rockwell jig has lots of use for smaller parts, but for just a pure miter cut, I'd probable take a pass.

[@TKC_]

It really depends what tools you have. Only a really good miter saw can make an accurate joint unfortunately and I learned this the hard way. Miter saws are complicated tools with lots of joints and moving parts, they are difficult to make accurate. I actually find I very rarely use a miter saw in the shop, i switched to a portable only one since I use it mostly while fitting trim or for cross cuts on a job site type environment.

[@sapulpaorganics5402]

Great video, Thank you. I didn't know those coping sled even existed until now!! I just have one question.......Will you marry me??? 😊

[@shaynesabala]

Why not use the saw that was made for cutting miters? The miter saw.

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

I can never make accurate miters for small projects on the miter saw. Maybe I dont have it calibrated properly/

[@garyolsen3409]

You can do the same thing for a whole lot less with your table saw miter gauge and cutting miters on your miter saw like most people do.

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

true. But for accurate miters takes a bit more time to set up properly. Especially if you work with a job site table saw like me

[@garyolsen3409]

@@woodworkingwithSkyler I use my miter saw for miter cuts like every woodworker or finish carpenter does. That's what it's for. As in "miter" saw.

[@michaelhelme3575]

Raising the subject if her attire is perfectly reasonable. Why is it that so many women refuse to wear more appropriate wear in so many activities. Would we not raise our eyebrows if male presenters resorted to similar tactics?