Making The Better Router Sled/Flattening Jig Even Better! Time For Some Upgrades!

In this video I'm taking another look at the router sled and making some upgrades!

Here's the link to the original build video.

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Triton Router

Upper Rails

Lower Rails

3" Spoilboard Router Bit

Dust Bristle Brushes

Aluminum Angles

[bobbg]

9:43 you can make your router attachment plate out of aluminum
Space the long rails further off the table, attach this to a wall and change the router out for a skill saw to both rip and do wide cross cuts as both a panel saw and router sled system, not just use it to flatten but do dado cuts cross cut and rip cut you can also do cabnits peg holes for adjustable shelf cabnits. The basic concept has a lot more uses.

[Beardog-pmeb]

Thanks for taking the time to share this set up redesign.

[SSBailey]

Sweet. I love how professional your flattening jig looks….you gotta love those aluminum angles and tracks, kinda brilliant!

[zbeta]

I don’t usually comment on videos, but this one is awesome!! Not only is the sled bad ass, but your presentation is very concise and and informative. I started with the first video on the sled build and was looking forward to the next one and then the next one. 
I will definitely be building this sled for myself using your videos!
A+ to you for the sled idea and your video presentation!

[rickrd]

I built it and love it! My gosh! Thanks!

[Builder]

Thank you for letting me know about your update. Great job.

[grahamholland]

You've just saved me a ton of money - great set of router sled videos, very much appreciated!

[totallytoasted]

Love this project and kudos to you for putting this together for us newbies! One thing I'm gonna try is using velcro to attach the bristles to the sides of the sled. Don't want to risk taking those aluminum angles out of square. Will keep you posted on how things go. Again, great vids!

[toddharvey]

Great - I'm right in the middle of building my sled per your original design, and you come up with an upgrade! Just kidding, no problem, I'm getting great ideas all around, and I look forward to having this in my shop. I'm finding that the biggest challenge is getting rails that are straight. It's not a problem for the long side rails, as they are bolted down, but the cross rails need to not bow in the middle. I've sent one pair back, and am awaiting the second. Fingers crossed.

[MarcGyverIt]

These router sled videos earned you a subscriber.

[johnmclain]

Ok. So just built this over the weekend. Made a few small tweaks bit otherwise just like yours. Started with a 3inch bit a WOW. this this is awesome and easy. You should sell plans for this!

[ryanking]

At three moment I don’t have a dedicated workbench - was thinking that a very flat surface I could use is melamine, but wanted to get another opinion. Thanks and love this design.

[jasonstevenson]

This is a great router sled . I am very impressed. It's simple easy to use and set up . Thank you so much for this idea I think I am gonna try and make my own now.

[petercavanagh]

Your presentation is really great and the backgrounds of your shop show an individual committed to detail. Can you please tell me what make and model of dust collection system is adequate for this sled?

[FlorencioOjeda-pr]

Very very Nice and beautyfull machines I love that 💫💝💫🙋

[jonasvaleisa]

Great video, helpful tips, nice way of presenting everything - liked and subscribed!

[jameskelly]

Great video. Did you notice any deflection when the router was in the middle? I'm wondering how stiff these bars are

[nobbyroj]

Well done, the router sled movement(no pun intended) is gaining `traction`....
your video gives terrific ideas.
From your work here, I will use some of your designs whilst constructing my sled.
wow, what a beautiful 3 inch cutter.... where did you get that from, .?
Thank you very much. you are a star.
really kind thoughts for posting your work .
Roj.

[kirilvasilev]

I followed all the versions - congratulations for the good ideas! However, one thing has been bothering me from the start: does the cross rails sag in the middle, especially with the new heavier router?

[bobandlaurabaird]

Hi, this is a great video and a great design. My only question is do you have a link to the bearings? Or did I miss it? Thanks so much.