Easy and Adjustable DIY Router-Planer | How To

I've been working on a big project, some custom racks to replace some old bedroom furniture. I really wanted to use some reclaimed wood I have in my barn, but they're not square. Without a planer, I decided to make my own planer using a router and some steel angles. It actually turned out pretty great!

What I Used:
6' x 2 1/4" x 1" Plated Steel Slotted Angle (two)
4' x 1" x 1" Plated Steel Slotted Angle (two)
Scrap 2" x 1" pine
Table Saw

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[LivefreeanddiyTv]

Thanks for all the great support, it'd be a huge help to my channel if you'd share this video with someone you know!

[rohawaha]

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 !

[timothygoodman]

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

[yourshootingbuddy]

Even though I'm a couple of years late I want to tell you that I love no bs, no click bait, straight to the point video. Thanks, you did a great job.

[RazorStrap]

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.

[JosephTurok]

Dude the cutting board for friction free slides is awesome!

[NathanielBarryLastra]

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.

[claudeloi]

Fully agreed with a lot of viewers about the simplicity and very practicable, doable project. Bravo for convincing me to make one.

[guyh.]

Best router planing jig I've seen to date! Absolutely love the angle iron used paired with the $1 Store cutting boards. Perfect!

[rynor]

The best and simplest router planer jig ive seen and i have watched dozens of videos. thanks for sharing.

[brazik]

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.

[vodvandorin]

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

[DaniBuilds]

Simple and very cool. The HDPE is slippery so no gimmicks are needed. Great idea.

[salmonti]

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 !!!

[Porkchopguy]

Very smart and well done for anyone who does not own a planer this is the answer.

[phillieb]

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!!

[guyh.]

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!

[Creator_Nater]

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.

[ICT_Anton]

That's a really good idea... I will absolutely be making one very soon

[craigmoser]

Simple, effective, yet brilliant tip. I'll be searching out all of your blogs. Thx