THE Ultimate Router Sled Build!

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Northwest Sawyer

Northwest Sawyer

Күн бұрын

It's about time! I've needed a router sled for a long time and today I build an epic one! It works awesome! Check it out!
Here's where I bought my rails:
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@larrymcguire4659
@larrymcguire4659 Жыл бұрын
Thank you this is my favorite router sled video yet
@NorthwestSawyer
@NorthwestSawyer Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Larry! I’ve used it a bunch and works great.
@kingslew1866
@kingslew1866 2 жыл бұрын
Nice job Jason! Tell Becky I hope she's feeling better soon, poor girl...
@williamdawson3353
@williamdawson3353 2 жыл бұрын
I sure am glad you're staying busy in retirement. Nice project.
@NorthwestSawyer
@NorthwestSawyer 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, William! I’m definitely not growing moss despite all the rain 😂
@Grizz270
@Grizz270 2 жыл бұрын
gotta love a man who can create his own tools ...cant wait to see the automated version
@NorthwestSawyer
@NorthwestSawyer 2 жыл бұрын
I have a new router coming tomorrow for it. Now that I’ve used it on a complete slab, I don’t know that I’m going to power it. It’s so fast and easy to use as it is.
@j.ericswede7084
@j.ericswede7084 2 жыл бұрын
The Northwest Sawyer has major Fabrication Skills.
@petezietzke2735
@petezietzke2735 2 жыл бұрын
You can say that again!! Very impressive workmanship!
@johnsholian4318
@johnsholian4318 2 жыл бұрын
Time to hook that Festool vacuum up! Nice job on the sled Jason!
@NorthwestSawyer
@NorthwestSawyer 2 жыл бұрын
Ha! That thing would fill up in 10 seconds! I have a new router coming tomorrow. Once I get it mounted, I’ll figure out how to hook up my Grizzly dust collection system to it.
@thomashipps8418
@thomashipps8418 2 жыл бұрын
You are a great builder ,Awsome project . I think retired life agrees with you lol
@NorthwestSawyer
@NorthwestSawyer 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Thomas! I definitely don’t miss working in the mud.
@erinmcgrathejm4985
@erinmcgrathejm4985 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah…welcome to summer in the NW! It’s been an awful lot of days of rain here in the Willamette Valley! That new big barn/shed/behemoth is a godsend!
@philmorrison6898
@philmorrison6898 2 жыл бұрын
Yea! I’m one of those guys that uses a wet thumb to get his work flat, that and a 8 inch national Detroit mud buster for finish work! Low budget you betcha! My dad said, nothing we do is perfect and nothing lasts forever! Just learn and enjoy the ride! Thank You for sharing my friend!
@NorthwestSawyer
@NorthwestSawyer 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Phil!
@edwardwhalen284
@edwardwhalen284 2 жыл бұрын
great job looks like you have created a winner...
@NorthwestSawyer
@NorthwestSawyer 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Edward!
@russwideman9623
@russwideman9623 2 жыл бұрын
"I'm going to make a giant mess in here in no time"...... truer words were never spoken! Perhaps dedicating an area for the unit and hooking up a chip removal system is in order? Nice work Jason!
@NorthwestSawyer
@NorthwestSawyer 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Russ! I have a new router coming tomorrow and then I’ll set up my dust collection system for it. I made a serious mess today🤣
@donlatimer5114
@donlatimer5114 2 жыл бұрын
I would make a cable bridge from one side to the other side to support your power cord as you flatten your slabs
@NorthwestSawyer
@NorthwestSawyer 2 жыл бұрын
That’s definitely on the todo list.
@liquidrockaquatics3900
@liquidrockaquatics3900 Ай бұрын
I was thinking of an open slat design, but I wasn’t quite thinking as open as what you’ve got. You’ve got it open as a sawmill, which makes sense.
@dougsmith548
@dougsmith548 2 жыл бұрын
My God that is one gorgeous rotor table. Good God man tremendous vision you had. Stay safe 🇨🇦✌️
@NorthwestSawyer
@NorthwestSawyer 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much, Doug! It works pretty slick.
@jimmowers7675
@jimmowers7675 2 жыл бұрын
Good evening. You sir are a genius. That is a great looking and functional sled. Thanks for sharing. God Bless.
@NorthwestSawyer
@NorthwestSawyer 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Jim! I’ve done some upgrades. Stay tuned!
@davidpape9726
@davidpape9726 2 жыл бұрын
Great job on the router sled.
@NorthwestSawyer
@NorthwestSawyer 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, David!
@williamellis8993
@williamellis8993 2 жыл бұрын
You have a winner, Jason. Did you decide that you don't need to lock the casters? We used Thompson linear bearings 50 years ago where I worked back in the day. Those were a great choice for you. The balls actually recirculate inside the bearing housing. Great to see you getting to use your shop finally. Bill
@warrenjohnknight.9831
@warrenjohnknight.9831 2 жыл бұрын
This is what I have been waiting for, great to watch you in your new workshops.
@NorthwestSawyer
@NorthwestSawyer 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Warren! It’s great to be out of the rain!
@hughgriffiths5837
@hughgriffiths5837 2 жыл бұрын
This is fantastic. Great attention to detail with the end covers towards the end. I’ve got all the parts just need the time to get my router sled set up and this has given me all sorts of ideas! From what I’ve heard, ideally you want to only push the router across the sled as that will give you the best cut. Pulling works but can create more tear out. Can’t wait to see what comes off of this sled in your videos! Congratulations on a job well done!!!
@NorthwestSawyer
@NorthwestSawyer 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Hugh! This bit enters the cut at a 45 and not flat like most bits. I think that helps with the tear out. It could also be a new sharp bit…😬
@johnjohnson3602
@johnjohnson3602 2 жыл бұрын
Great job on the table.
@NorthwestSawyer
@NorthwestSawyer 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, John! I’ve been using it quite a bit.
@floydbrennan9300
@floydbrennan9300 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome job there sir looks like your tool collection has grown
@NorthwestSawyer
@NorthwestSawyer 2 жыл бұрын
By quite a bit! I still have a lot more still in my dad’s shop to bring home.
@MrFHLH
@MrFHLH 2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations you have made yourself a great bit of kit, really going to be useful. You remind me of myself when I was younger, needed something so out to the workshop a few hours later I had what I wanted, happy days. Enjoy.
@NorthwestSawyer
@NorthwestSawyer 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, necessity breeds invention as they say😬
@daysdesigns
@daysdesigns Жыл бұрын
If you can manage to do your flattening with the grain you'll end up with a better finish much faster. Nice sled!
@NorthwestSawyer
@NorthwestSawyer Жыл бұрын
That makes sense. I’ll give it a try. Thank you!
@jeffgoodsonwoodworking8627
@jeffgoodsonwoodworking8627 2 жыл бұрын
Best video I have seen in a long time you sir have some mad skills and the sled was the best one I have ever seen very well thought out.
@NorthwestSawyer
@NorthwestSawyer 2 жыл бұрын
No, Jeff. YOU are the one with the skills! I have some technology that make it look like I know what I’m doing🤓
@LarryLeesBees
@LarryLeesBees 2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic build Sir! Love that sled! Thanks for another great video. Looking forward to seeing what you do with that 5 Window Chevy down the way. That was the first vehicle I learned how to drive. 😃
@NorthwestSawyer
@NorthwestSawyer 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Larry! I just ordered some parts for the truck today. It’s going to go slow until I get more “extra” money coming in😬
@LarryLeesBees
@LarryLeesBees 2 жыл бұрын
@@NorthwestSawyer - For sure! I understand that situation! 🤣
@rickbell3402
@rickbell3402 2 жыл бұрын
Great design and fabrication skills! Well done!
@NorthwestSawyer
@NorthwestSawyer 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Rick!
@dokmanian
@dokmanian 2 жыл бұрын
that is one awesome job can't wait to see more of it in action and your welding skills wow
@NorthwestSawyer
@NorthwestSawyer 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Michael! I hope to put it to work today since it won’t stop raining. My little Miller welder can make anyone look like a pro😉
@erkeltree
@erkeltree 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent design, go for it. That should work just great. You may want to find a new router though. Most older routers were not built for heavy long term use. I burnt out 2 in one month, now I have a huge Bosch router. Well have a great time.
@NorthwestSawyer
@NorthwestSawyer 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Now that I have this base, I can fab up whatever I need for a better router when the time comes. Which is probably soon with how noisy this thing is😂
@lonniecraddock3990
@lonniecraddock3990 Жыл бұрын
Well thought out plan. I like your truck.
@NorthwestSawyer
@NorthwestSawyer Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Lonnie!
@gregorybondi5220
@gregorybondi5220 2 жыл бұрын
I always love your videos. You do things a bit beyond my skill/capabilities, but I love watching your achievements.
@NorthwestSawyer
@NorthwestSawyer 2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that, Gregory!
@homemadetools
@homemadetools 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful sled. We shared this video on our homemade tools forum this week 😎
@NorthwestSawyer
@NorthwestSawyer 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Stay tuned. I’ve done some upgrades I’ll have up soon 😉
@krismckenzie7759
@krismckenzie7759 2 жыл бұрын
I threw together a router sled last weekend for some slabs I cut 4 years ago. It's nothing as handsome as yours, but wow what a lot of fun seeing those slabs slowly emerge from the chainsaw mill roughness. God luck with your sled! I could see it used for some joinery also.
@NorthwestSawyer
@NorthwestSawyer 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I actually put a new, larger router on mine and it just plows through the wood. Like you said, it’s like a totally different piece of wood when you’re done.
@alsaffarstudios
@alsaffarstudios 2 жыл бұрын
Superb craftsmanship, nicely welded metal work and creative way of making this slaps flatting slid. Thanks for sharing this video with us 🙏🏼
@NorthwestSawyer
@NorthwestSawyer 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I’ve used it a bunch and it still works great.
@alsaffarstudios
@alsaffarstudios 2 жыл бұрын
@@NorthwestSawyer Frankly speaking, once I saw the Miller welding machine I said to myself, this man is a serious craftsman. The system you maid is great and I am looking forward to see the next stage of this outstanding creation. Keep it up 👍🏼
@NorthwestSawyer
@NorthwestSawyer 2 жыл бұрын
@@alsaffarstudios thank you! I have upgraded the router which has made a big difference. You’ll definitely be seeing more of it soon.
@leospitz6541
@leospitz6541 Жыл бұрын
A suggestion for your cross feed, install a long ball screw across the sled with a hand wheel on the end then you could then feed the router back and forth just by turning the wheel. in the future if you decide to automate it you just replace the wheel with a stepper motor.
@NorthwestSawyer
@NorthwestSawyer Жыл бұрын
I thought about that but have found that it’s much quicker to just manually push and pull the router.
@williamjacobs236
@williamjacobs236 2 жыл бұрын
Another great video Jason .
@jeffmosher433
@jeffmosher433 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome workshop! Great tools! Wonderful job on the sled! And a super video as well!!!!
@NorthwestSawyer
@NorthwestSawyer 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much, Jeff!
@exotictones1054
@exotictones1054 2 жыл бұрын
Nice job on the table n it works great.always a good thing. Looks like retirement fits you good.I've been busier since I retired then when I was working.
@NorthwestSawyer
@NorthwestSawyer 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Same here! Fortunately I have my shop now because it’s been raining like crazy this spring.
@exotictones1054
@exotictones1054 2 жыл бұрын
@Northwest Sawyer yeah we've had terrible rain in mi.i just got 3 food plots n beans in today.i have a 40 x 40 shop but I struggle to sell anything. People want everything for 5.00 bucks cause we live in a flea market n garage sale area.
@davidsellars646
@davidsellars646 2 жыл бұрын
Very nice. Now I have an idea on how to make one. Patent violation? One person on U-tube fabricated a metal lathe using those rails. It appeared to work rather well! I have a dust collector just like that. It came with a lid to fit a garbage can. That goes between the tool and the collector and keeps the bag from filling as fast. I usually use it with my planer so there is an abundance of chips. The can fills so quickly that I am going to reconfigure it to use 55 gallon drum.
@michaelmcdonald6727
@michaelmcdonald6727 2 жыл бұрын
If I may add a safety comment. My shop teacher in high school (who only had three and a half fingers and a thumb on one hand, lol) taught us to hook your two little fingers over the fence when pushing the stock through the saw. That was Mr. Marble at North Marion High School in Aurora.
@markhawkins8566
@markhawkins8566 2 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome great job 👏
@NorthwestSawyer
@NorthwestSawyer 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Mark!
@CorwinBos
@CorwinBos 2 жыл бұрын
That is pretty damn cool Great work man
@NorthwestSawyer
@NorthwestSawyer 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@brenchuckswood3826
@brenchuckswood3826 2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Another KZbin video used these bearing rails in both directions and it’s completely smooth sliding both X and Y. Very simple build and it breaks down to store under the workbench top. I built that version it’s sweet.
@NorthwestSawyer
@NorthwestSawyer 2 жыл бұрын
I thought about that too but doesn’t your router try to wander across the slab? This bit I’m using can really pull the sled.
@mountainviewturning5319
@mountainviewturning5319 2 жыл бұрын
Great idea
@hardnox6655
@hardnox6655 Жыл бұрын
Nicely done. I did the same thing but I used linear rails for both directions. I can flatten a 4'-6" x 10' slab very quickly. I also added a 4" dust port and horizontal brushes to catch 90% of the chips. Otherwise I need a snow shovel.
@NorthwestSawyer
@NorthwestSawyer Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I’ve since added a new 3hp router and a 4” dust port as well. I use the heck out of it.
@hardnox6655
@hardnox6655 Жыл бұрын
@@NorthwestSawyer Cool! I added a swivel socket to my router and push it around with a short broomstick. I also added a lock (6mm? thumbscrew to one bearing block) and go end to end instead of across the slab. It's tons faster.
@NorthwestSawyer
@NorthwestSawyer Жыл бұрын
@@hardnox6655 excellent! Nicely done! I’ll be working with mine tomorrow on a tiny 20”x20” slab.
@vmoutsop
@vmoutsop 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome work, I love it. Simple and effective. I was going to say you should put an extension-able arm on so you can push across larger pieces but you mentioned it at the end.
@NorthwestSawyer
@NorthwestSawyer 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I’ve done some upgrades that will be coming out soon. Stay tuned!
@Z-Bart
@Z-Bart 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome ingenuity right there. *****
@Z-Bart
@Z-Bart 2 жыл бұрын
I gave you five stars. KZbin only gave you 3. Lol
@NorthwestSawyer
@NorthwestSawyer 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Ray! I’m really happy with how well it works.
@Z-Bart
@Z-Bart 2 жыл бұрын
@@NorthwestSawyer You're welcome Jason. I think you could build and market that product.
@NorthwestSawyer
@NorthwestSawyer 2 жыл бұрын
@@Z-Bart you might be on to something 🤔
@patriots1needed
@patriots1needed 2 жыл бұрын
Well done!
@skogsmats
@skogsmats 2 жыл бұрын
WOW looks fantastic.🤙🇸🇪
@NorthwestSawyer
@NorthwestSawyer 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@bobdriggers6111
@bobdriggers6111 2 жыл бұрын
Looks awesome! My only concern would be sag in the middle of a wide piece and horizontal accuracy on all 4 corners. I guess the 4 corners don't matter as long as the slab is flat. Good works!
@NorthwestSawyer
@NorthwestSawyer 2 жыл бұрын
So far I’m not noticing any sag. The rails are pretty rigid.
@edwardkenny2356
@edwardkenny2356 2 жыл бұрын
Handsome build. Mess away...🙂👍
@NorthwestSawyer
@NorthwestSawyer 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Edward!
@TheBobford71
@TheBobford71 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing. Great video. I hope to be building something just like that very soon.
@barryhansen6854
@barryhansen6854 2 жыл бұрын
Great bit of Fabricobiling their Jason you get approval from me as an engineer nice job. the ends of the sliding units with the bearing in looked open, so my one concern would be wood chips getting in. I would suggest looking at putting sealing wipes on which would also clean the rails at the same time.
@NorthwestSawyer
@NorthwestSawyer 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Barry! I actually is sealed. There’s a snap-ring that secures a plastic bushing. It seems to Dona good job of wiping the rail.
@barryhansen6854
@barryhansen6854 2 жыл бұрын
@@NorthwestSawyer well thought out then didn't see that, well wearth the price.
@NorthwestSawyer
@NorthwestSawyer 2 жыл бұрын
@@barryhansen6854 definitely!
@krinkofski2276
@krinkofski2276 2 жыл бұрын
Cool, I love the work ethic displayed, nicely executed plan and results. Good work!
@NorthwestSawyer
@NorthwestSawyer 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! It’s working great!
@regsparkes6507
@regsparkes6507 2 жыл бұрын
Looks like a super project Jason, have you thought about a vacuum attachment for this one? Good job , well done!
@NorthwestSawyer
@NorthwestSawyer 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Reg! I have actually. It’s still raining so that might be today’s project 😬
@tsuchang1
@tsuchang1 2 жыл бұрын
Another super vid. Thanks.
@NorthwestSawyer
@NorthwestSawyer 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Stephen!
@1rustytree
@1rustytree 2 жыл бұрын
Great job! Looks like it works as planned! That bit is nice also!
@NorthwestSawyer
@NorthwestSawyer 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! It’s working perfectly but I’ve ordered a bigger, better router that will be here tomorrow and should take it up a notch. Stay tuned!
@vittoesmith1
@vittoesmith1 2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Love your ingenuity and metal and wood working abilities. Keep it up.
@NorthwestSawyer
@NorthwestSawyer 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Howard!
@dennisvanderplas9149
@dennisvanderplas9149 Жыл бұрын
Great video loved it Finally more of your talents coming to light this was the first ever video I have ever commented on
@NorthwestSawyer
@NorthwestSawyer Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Dennis! You did great😉
@johnnorris1227
@johnnorris1227 Жыл бұрын
I have a router sled I made out if wood but I've been wanting to build a new one. The best design I think I've seen was by a guy on here who built almost the entire sled from rexroth profile extruded aluminum.
@stephanmanthey
@stephanmanthey Жыл бұрын
Great job. I wish I had your welding skills. Btw, these rails are available in 100" and even longer. So I'm planning to use them as well to the left and right. Happy holidays and kind regards from Germany 😊
@NorthwestSawyer
@NorthwestSawyer Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I just used it again today. It really works well. I’ll be honest on the welding. That welder can make anyone look like they know what they’re doing😬. It’s been about 25 years since I was in Germany. Beautiful country and people!
@bcnewfie494
@bcnewfie494 2 жыл бұрын
good job, looks great and yes id say there will be chips flyin
@johngatten2925
@johngatten2925 2 жыл бұрын
Sweet table excellent
@NorthwestSawyer
@NorthwestSawyer 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, John! It really works well!
@rkeround2itindustries892
@rkeround2itindustries892 2 жыл бұрын
I should be able to send pictures of the Cookies in use very soon. I have to get the Crushed Marble stone filler this week.
@Aplushandymanservice
@Aplushandymanservice 2 жыл бұрын
I plan making a router sled but also a saw sled with 360 degree turning with curved rails
@hennievanderlinde2668
@hennievanderlinde2668 2 жыл бұрын
Nice Hitachi router from the eigthies
@NorthwestSawyer
@NorthwestSawyer 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, My dad’s shop is full of beauties like that. I e since replaced it with a new Makita. It works great.
@brucemcmillan8750
@brucemcmillan8750 2 жыл бұрын
nice job on that sled ,PS cap that gas nozzle on your truck, funny how dust and fillings make it into small holes ,I also have 2 extra corner windows out back if you would like them as spares for your truck
@NorthwestSawyer
@NorthwestSawyer 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Bruce! I’m actually planning to pull that tank and putting one under the flatbed. You don’t happen to have headlight buckets, do you?😬
@brucemcmillan8750
@brucemcmillan8750 2 жыл бұрын
@@NorthwestSawyer I'll look in the box see what's left
@Tomhohenadel
@Tomhohenadel 2 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to a great video
@NorthwestSawyer
@NorthwestSawyer 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Tom!
@joenuno1
@joenuno1 2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant!
@dougsmith548
@dougsmith548 2 жыл бұрын
The ground clamp on your welder what was that. What is it an electromagnet of sorts? Stay safe the coffee table you made was absolutely phenomenal. 🇨🇦✌️
@NorthwestSawyer
@NorthwestSawyer 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! That’s a magnetic ground clamp. The T handle allows you to release the magnetic pull but it’s not an electromagnet.
@robertbamford8266
@robertbamford8266 2 жыл бұрын
Recently discovered linear bearings 👍. I probably just missed it, but how did you assure the outer rails are in the same plane (no “twist” in the assembly)? Those saw horses are still awesome.
@NorthwestSawyer
@NorthwestSawyer 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Robert. There’s no twist in the metal itself so using the spacers to mount the 2x4s that are all the same size, everything lays flat.
@ThoenWorks
@ThoenWorks 2 жыл бұрын
Gteat project - enjoyed the video. Especially since I recently cobbled together a router sled. Wi have to look into the bit setup you were using.
@NorthwestSawyer
@NorthwestSawyer 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! That bit works really well! I flattened a slab today that will require very little sanding and I haven’t even put the hardwood bits on it yet.
@Orion9993
@Orion9993 Жыл бұрын
Amazing work, great to see it worked well for you!
@NorthwestSawyer
@NorthwestSawyer Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@philmorrison6898
@philmorrison6898 2 жыл бұрын
I still use the router sled my dad made over 40 years ago!
@NorthwestSawyer
@NorthwestSawyer 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve needed one for a long time. I’m glad it works so well. I have a lot for it to do😬
@philmorrison6898
@philmorrison6898 2 жыл бұрын
@@NorthwestSawyer do the best you can with what you have, don’t worry about the outcome and it’ll turn out beautiful! Thank You for sharing!
@philmorrison6898
@philmorrison6898 2 жыл бұрын
My dad was a machist by trade, he and his machinist buddies came up with this gizmo to flatten a 48 by 10 piece of 3 inch thick chestnut! Worked famously, my brother refuses to give up that table! I can’t blame him, it’s absolutely beautiful! LOL! But I have dads flating jig!
@itsminenotyours6983
@itsminenotyours6983 Жыл бұрын
I'm very impressed! You hit a home run with that one! Very skilled! Would you build another one? How much would you charge for one? I'd love to have buy one!
@NorthwestSawyer
@NorthwestSawyer Жыл бұрын
Thank you? I could definitely build one. Are you local?
@bennyhill3642
@bennyhill3642 7 ай бұрын
That's an awesome build. My only worry is the weight those 2x4's will be holding, metal would hold anything.. Let us know how they hold up... Gr8 Vid Thank You!!! 😇🙏👍
@NorthwestSawyer
@NorthwestSawyer 7 ай бұрын
Thank you! I haven’t had any issues with the 2x4s and I’ve had some big oak on it. I have to pack this thing around my shop and I think steel would be too heavy. I also screw blocks to them to help secure the piece I’m flattening. All in all, it works pretty good.
@amos4457
@amos4457 2 жыл бұрын
Nice work man! I do some of my best work when I'm making stuff up to!!
@cecilledbetter2715
@cecilledbetter2715 2 жыл бұрын
I'm happy for you great Job
@briannelson4122
@briannelson4122 Жыл бұрын
Dig it Man! Love the 2X construction of the bed for the reason you've already touched on. I'm curious about deflection or the stability of the base as it travels across, looks super stable but you are the one using it. Also wondered how you were going to reach across to the other side but you said a handle is in the works. Looking forward to an update, Cool build!
@NorthwestSawyer
@NorthwestSawyer Жыл бұрын
Thank you! So far it’s worked awesome. I’ve upgraded to a new 3hp router but other than that… I still need to figure out a handle system. I flattened an oak table top that was 9-1/2’ long and 52” wide and I was reaching pretty hard.
@patmatt975
@patmatt975 2 жыл бұрын
I have the same carbid bit and router. Its been two years and haven't rotated the teeth yet.
@NorthwestSawyer
@NorthwestSawyer 2 жыл бұрын
Wow! That’s good to know. I definitely like how it’s working so far.
@simbadlemarin1815
@simbadlemarin1815 Жыл бұрын
The weight of the router will surely add a slight increasing bend towards the center of those linear rails create a slight cup to everything milled on it?
@NorthwestSawyer
@NorthwestSawyer Жыл бұрын
Not that I’ve experienced. I’ve flattened an oak table that was 9’ long and 52” wide and it was perfect. I think the friction of the cutter eliminates any sagging. I’ve been very happy with the results.
@badbadbob1
@badbadbob1 2 жыл бұрын
How can you keep the fine sawdust out of the rollers? They may just need blown out after use. Looks good to me, and it works.
@patraff1280
@patraff1280 Жыл бұрын
Interesting build. I am just planning my setup and the linear rails are definitely the go. I am just trying to get my head around being able to accurately adjust the height of the router bed. I want to be able to flatten out pieces that may be 200mm thick. Do i adust the bed up and down using a car jack or adjust the sled height using staunchions? Im leaning more towards the adjust bed height - then I am always working at my optimum height. What do you reckon?
@NorthwestSawyer
@NorthwestSawyer Жыл бұрын
I’ve had to adjust the bed height a few times. I raised or lowered the the 2x4s that link the rails together one at a time using a spacer so that they’re all the same. It works great I used it yesterday as a matter of fact.
@jimerig1343
@jimerig1343 2 жыл бұрын
I have a 37" x 75" belt sander I've been hanging on to hoping I would use some day with a sawmill but I am far from that dream and it seems like something you could use now. Its 7hp 220v single phase. It works but needs some fine tuning. Let me know if you are interested, could work out something. I am up in Washington.
@NorthwestSawyer
@NorthwestSawyer 2 жыл бұрын
Wow! I’d definitely be interested. Do you have a model number or name I can look up the specs?
@jimerig1343
@jimerig1343 2 жыл бұрын
@@NorthwestSawyer it's a kuster sandstar ss757. Great for small shops. 1000lbs and on caster.
@NorthwestSawyer
@NorthwestSawyer 2 жыл бұрын
@@jimerig1343 thank you! I’ve never heard of it. I’m definitely going to check it out.
@NorthwestSawyer
@NorthwestSawyer 2 жыл бұрын
@@jimerig1343 wow! I would use the heck out of one. I’m afraid to ask what it’s worth?😬
@jimerig1343
@jimerig1343 2 жыл бұрын
@@NorthwestSawyer probably not as much as you would think 😉. I'll send you a message with my contract info.
@jimp.4531
@jimp.4531 2 жыл бұрын
time to build a second shed, hehehe.
@donaldpetrey5843
@donaldpetrey5843 2 жыл бұрын
In your shop raising vid. What type or what was the name of the jacks they used to raise the roof. Looking at doing a similar building but that makes for much faster progress
@NorthwestSawyer
@NorthwestSawyer 2 жыл бұрын
I believe those were regular chain hoists with special mounts they set over the top of the posts.
@mnaylor1126
@mnaylor1126 2 жыл бұрын
that's awesome
@joesabal1212
@joesabal1212 Жыл бұрын
I'm sure u can make an adapter plate for ur plasma cutter as well.
@NorthwestSawyer
@NorthwestSawyer Жыл бұрын
That’s not a bad idea🤔
@satxsatxsatx
@satxsatxsatx Жыл бұрын
I agree with your heavy duty approach which I plan to do myself Maybe I missed your commentary on other comments but I do not see where you assured that the two square tube rails were co-planer, level
@NorthwestSawyer
@NorthwestSawyer Жыл бұрын
When I attached the 2x4s to the square tube, I used a spacer block so every one would be the same distance
@satxsatxsatx
@satxsatxsatx Жыл бұрын
@@NorthwestSawyer Dead simple, good But are the square pipes co-planar? Not "twisted"?
@NorthwestSawyer
@NorthwestSawyer Жыл бұрын
@@satxsatxsatx as far as I can tell. I’ve used it several times on tables over 4’ wide and 9’ long. Works great.
@franklt35sawyer49
@franklt35sawyer49 2 жыл бұрын
Did those rails come as a set; the eBay page shows them in pairs but speaks as if they come one at a time?
@jamesboris1233
@jamesboris1233 2 жыл бұрын
What year-old truck and go to with it ho by the way great on router build
@NorthwestSawyer
@NorthwestSawyer 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, James! That’s a 1950 Chevrolet 4400.
@441greenleaf
@441greenleaf Жыл бұрын
Wouldnt it be faster if you made thta huge jig for a electrical hand planer, instead of a router? İ mean u could smooth big planks much faster with planer. What am i missing ?)
@NorthwestSawyer
@NorthwestSawyer Жыл бұрын
I don’t think you can take a 1/4” off at a time with a hand planer. I think it would be a lot harder to operate over a large slab too. You’d also have to worry about if you’re cutting with or against the grain. You could get tear out in one direction and not the other.
@441greenleaf
@441greenleaf Жыл бұрын
@@NorthwestSawyer thank you for the info! 👍🏻☺️
@toddkratzer7953
@toddkratzer7953 2 жыл бұрын
I'm a retired machinist and shop safety was always a concern for me. Wearing gloves when drilling is a no no. The curly chips catch and grab your glove and pull your hand into the spinning drill. I saw it happen first hand.
@daveparker839
@daveparker839 2 жыл бұрын
“First hand” I saw what you did there 😂
@Oswee
@Oswee Жыл бұрын
How much does those fancy rails bend within this length and how do you ensure you have no skew/twist?
@NorthwestSawyer
@NorthwestSawyer Жыл бұрын
The don’t bend at all because when the router is moving across the wood, the force of the bit keeps the rail from sagging. I installed each 2x4 using a spacer so everything is on the same plane.
@bigdog5217
@bigdog5217 2 жыл бұрын
2 Things. First of all as you may know many people get hurt every year by the improper use of a table saw so please do yourself a favor and use a push stick when you are nearing the end of any given cut. No2. if you had a power cord dropping down from the ceiling to your green router then the power cord would never get in the way. Other than that love your new router sled which will allow you to work even if it is raining outside.
@NorthwestSawyer
@NorthwestSawyer 2 жыл бұрын
I definitely need to suspend that cord. I’ll probably work that into my power feed idea. I think we’ve had close to three inches of rain this weekend. This sled project kept me out of it😂
@MartinSBrown-tp9ji
@MartinSBrown-tp9ji 2 жыл бұрын
Is there any market for all the saw dust you make?
@NorthwestSawyer
@NorthwestSawyer 2 жыл бұрын
If there is, I need to find it!😬
@lebbyriker
@lebbyriker 2 жыл бұрын
I like it
@chadv1775
@chadv1775 Жыл бұрын
Could you please provide the info for the router bit you are using?
@NorthwestSawyer
@NorthwestSawyer Жыл бұрын
www.toolstoday.com/v-14502-rc-2265.html This is what I’m using and who I bought it from. It works very well!
@karlbogrand1239
@karlbogrand1239 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome
@NorthwestSawyer
@NorthwestSawyer 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Karl!
@junexlucman1692
@junexlucman1692 Жыл бұрын
I like it.
@NorthwestSawyer
@NorthwestSawyer Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@larrymcguire8577
@larrymcguire8577 Жыл бұрын
What is the description of the rails and bearing blocks
@NorthwestSawyer
@NorthwestSawyer Жыл бұрын
www.amazon.com/OrangeA-Linear-SBR20-1000mm-4SBR20UU-Bearing/dp/B07DCVBR1X/ref=asc_df_B07DCVBR1X/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312328851338&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14750129350608900430&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9032843&hvtargid=pla-569498985824&psc=1
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