DON'T make these Router Sled Mistakes!

DON'T make these Router Sled Mistakes! | Evening Woodworker

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3 жыл бұрын

Avoid these 7 common mistakes when using a router sled to flatten a live edge slab. There are many different designs of router sleds out there, but here I show you a simple design that will work every time. The best part is you can just build it out of plywood scraps from around your shop! You don't need a fancy or expensive router sled to be able to get great results and end up with nice even slab surface.
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I am an engineer by day and a woodworker by night... usually after the kids are in bed and before the neighbors call the cops!
I have a passion for building things out of wood and all things woodworking. I am always looking for new projects that look fun and challenging. My woodworking inspiration comes from my kids, my wife, and the forests around my house. I consider myself a serious hobbyist and I hope you can learn something and get inspired from the projects and mistakes that I make. I will also show you how I organize and work in my small shop in 1 bay of my garage. I will share videos of my past, current, and future woodworking projects with the goal of getting you out in the shop making sawdust!
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@AWIRELINK 2 жыл бұрын

This guy is good, his videos are very educational, he explains things thoroughly and makes it easy to understand. Just subscribed with and a BIG 2 thumbs up..

@EveningWoodworker 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks I really appreciate that!

@stevenholton438 2 жыл бұрын

I totally agree! Extremely relatable! This guy will go far! I subscribe to every channel i ever watched though, regardless of anything other than energy, it makes me laugh to see how others treasure their gift of an almost unnoticeable subscription....I mean to say now!

@andyjame1971 8 ай бұрын

I just finished building the handrail on my deck kzfaq.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 !!

@BobboMax1 2 жыл бұрын

The video mentions insuring your rails are in the same plane, but doesn't tell how to check that. There are lasers, etc., but the simplest tool is 4 brads and a string. Drive the brads at the 4 corners (ends) of your rails, angling them slightly outward. Then lace the string in an X, that is, far left corner to near right corner, then to the near left corner and then the far right corner, making sure the string is touching to your rails at all 4 brads. If the rails are in the same plane, the strings will just touch where they cross. Ideally, the top string will be displaced up 1/2 string diameter and the lower will be down 1/2 string. If you're picky reverse the order of your lacing and make sure the strings still just touch. This also works for checking door jambs, which also need to be in plane. Generally not an issue for single doors, but can be very critical for French doors. For the Euclideans in the audience, the strings and rails create 2 triangles, which are both planar. They share a common side, for example, one of the rails. The X of the string is the 2 hypotenuses and if the hypotenuses touch, the triangles are co-planar. QED

@normd2004 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent idea!

@independent900 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. That makes total sense and answers an important question. Thx.

@independent900 2 жыл бұрын

Very good and pragmatic video, and very well scripted and produced. Thank you.

@nicholasfrei 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent explanation of how something is in plane and why! Nice job!

@flywrite 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for filling in the details that most channels skip. Details matter but you do an excellent job of highlighting the details that matter most. This keeps the information on point, and not pointless.

@EveningWoodworker 8 ай бұрын

Thank you! I try to focus on the stuff you really need to know. Glad you like it!

@MalquiLans 2 жыл бұрын

How did KZfaq know what I was thinking? I was messing about with a frame today, my plan being to level some small glued logs tomorrow, with only a bit of a clue. Tonight, searching for Mr Ballen stuff that I haven't already seen, this pops up on the side. Brilliant!

@EveningWoodworker 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad it worked! Good luck with your project!

@darksun4523 Жыл бұрын

I just brought my first half inch router, The journey begins!! 😁

@UnpimpYourAuto 11 ай бұрын

Great tips. You see a lot of people doing slab flattening, but they don't go into details like this. Thanks!

@EveningWoodworker 10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@allanhart4115 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for great information on router sleds! This is on my next project list.

@scottstorch4227 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent tips. Thank you

@JuniperandSixth 3 жыл бұрын

Well, I’ll be inspecting my sled tonight and sanding any high spots. Good recommendations!

@kyzor-sosay6087 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video,man.Thanks. Looking forward to the next one.

@karledman4625 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job explaining the issues, resolutions and the whys. Thanks for sharing.

@briannewton3535 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome. I'm considering making a router sled. Your information has been noted, and will influence my sled build. Thanks for taking the time on this video.

@davidnleeh4 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!!!

@dalepage5511 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent points. Thanks for taking the time to share this.

@danielb7311 3 жыл бұрын

Ja, very good ! Thank you

@DaileyWoodworks 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks for the tips

@larryfisher7056 3 жыл бұрын

Good stuff there....the #1 item is something that I would never think of. Thanks.

@alexisherrera2048 3 жыл бұрын

Very clear explanations. Kindness with the neighbors is important.

@rusticduckfurniture4744 3 жыл бұрын

This is super helpful thanks so much!!!

@rsc4peace971 3 жыл бұрын

Lots of good tips as I was planning to try my first attempt at flattening a few of the large ambrosia maple slabs. Thanks for sharing valuable insight

@whitetail600 3 ай бұрын

Excellent video & info! Thanks for the tips!

@gmrhymer2624 3 жыл бұрын

Really really helpful & great video. Thanks! 😀

@stevesiefken6432 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Very practical, well thought out advice.

@johnnydingo8680 2 жыл бұрын

All good tips, thanks for sharing.

@bradcarlson2096 3 ай бұрын

Awesome video, thanks for taking the time explaining the details

@bosatsu76 Жыл бұрын

Excellent catch on #1... One of those 'why didn't I think of that' items...

@brucemitchell4581 2 жыл бұрын

Well my friend I learned a lot from your video about milling with the sled thanks for the video lesson! 👍

@patrickbink4617 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative. Thank you.

@braytonbailey3782 6 ай бұрын

I have flattened a few slabs and this is a fantastic video, I guarantee I have made every mistake you call out. Thanks.

@EveningWoodworker 6 ай бұрын

Haha sometimes we have to just learn from our own mistakes!

@hasmukhvpatel4539 10 ай бұрын

At. 6;17 on the video is a very important message that all woodworkers must follow, I experience yesterday and came out from a big mistake. everyone just listen up to 7;00 it is very important. thank you.

@lancemcque1459 16 күн бұрын

@6:17 and @7:00

@Telecaster65 Жыл бұрын

great tips, thank you!!!

@g-dog100 Жыл бұрын

Awesome!! So helpful!! I’m going to build mine now! Greetings from Granada, Spain!!

@enzo99991 11 ай бұрын

Great info - thanks for putting the video out

@stephencox6673 4 ай бұрын

Excellent info.

@Coyote48 3 жыл бұрын

Nicely done and very informative

@gavmungus824 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video: simple, clear, concise and very informative. Thank you. 👍

@foxmoulder7724 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the advice my dude 👊 Im about to finally invest in a trim router, and i want to get the most out of it.

@b3arwithm3 Жыл бұрын

Really well explained and very comprehensive list of issues covered in this video 👍

@johnbeenfield4093 2 жыл бұрын

This is gold. Thank you!!

@paulquinn5260 Жыл бұрын

Great tips for building my router sled. Thanks from Paul in the uk 🇬🇧

@jackdotzman2908 Жыл бұрын

Great advice. Excellent vid, thank you. From Missouri

@jplieurance Жыл бұрын

Great tutorial. Your explanations of why you do what you do are really helpful.

@DFD9000 2 жыл бұрын

Straight to the point. I like it. Thanks 👍

@lylemorton8641 2 жыл бұрын

Subscribed. Good points all around. Thanks.

@mrsaezs Жыл бұрын

Many good tips, thaks a lot!

@kevinfenn9672 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video

@kayu_kreatif 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you👍

@gk1841 Жыл бұрын

Great tips, thanks!

@ThePapa41 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, very informative and useful ideas! Louis

@claudeelliott3993 2 жыл бұрын

Good video!! Valid ideas to reduce follow up sanding, planing, etc!!

@isacwood101 3 жыл бұрын

Very good thank you.

@jackmatranga2539 Жыл бұрын

I'm doing my first sled and your video saved me a bunch of time. Thank you!

@dlk4318 8 ай бұрын

brilliant tips and even better explanation!

@RobertJones-pr9rh 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant, I never thought of using a router like that. Many thanks.

@upstatecre8 Жыл бұрын

Well done! Thank you for this helpful video!

@inspiringbuilds Жыл бұрын

Great tips and thumbnail! Clear, concise, and helpful video that will help any level wood worker be successful. 👍

@ericawilliams18 Жыл бұрын

Thank you the first video that’s simple ! Simple jig simple explanation!

@DaveEbert 5 ай бұрын

great advice

@hokaidosax 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing these tips! I am about to do a few slabs for different projects. This will do a lot of help!

@hokaidosax 2 жыл бұрын

Update: I did my project successfully with the sled ! Thank so much for sharing!

@quirkygreece 7 ай бұрын

Really well explained - thanks.

@kamran102 2 жыл бұрын

Very good, thanks!

@mikecameron5322 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very informative

@ericdeguilo1181 3 жыл бұрын

Good tips, especially the plywood bumps 👍🏻

@EveningWoodworker 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yeah that one is easy to miss

@tinycuisine6544 Жыл бұрын

Great tips before my first attempt!! Thanks

@barriowoodworks Жыл бұрын

Many helpful tips provided. Thank you.

@joncamiron6880 4 ай бұрын

Interesting explanation Thank you

@AmirSoltany 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for all useful tips

@kenburnette1121 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, good info!

@rctayas Жыл бұрын

I’m about to get my first router….thank you for these tips!

@lundyswoodcrease5876 3 жыл бұрын

Good stuff! Thanks!

@anthonyjordan2922 2 жыл бұрын

Very useful information. Thanks for sharing this.

@SuperskillsCoUkTraining 3 жыл бұрын

Great video and very well explained - thanks!

@EveningWoodworker 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@craigoram 3 жыл бұрын

This is great! I've been wanting to build a routing sled and this gives me all the details I need. Thanks!

@EveningWoodworker 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad it helped!

@ohmsanti7914 9 ай бұрын

Concise and well explained, no crazy music, Thanks for your straightforward informative video.

@MrOneacuff 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips! Mistake #1 cleared up my sleds issues. Thanks!

@EveningWoodworker 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad it helped

@matthewloeffler5846 8 ай бұрын

I’ve been wanting to do this. Thanks for the ideas.

@EveningWoodworker 8 ай бұрын

Good luck!

@daviddejulio863 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great vid!

@morinkashi63 8 ай бұрын

Very useful information and educational. Thank you for sharing.❤

@daver7013 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the good info.

@donaldbrewster5705 2 жыл бұрын

you gave me a lot of good tips on the router sled.

@jeffenglishsetter8339 3 жыл бұрын

Great info.

@gvajcner 2 жыл бұрын

This was super helpful - I've got a few slabs to do soon, so I'll definitely be using your tips. Great video - thanks!

@EveningWoodworker 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you liked it

@philipdavison4066sawdust 2 ай бұрын

Good advice mate I'll take that onboard thanks. Happy woodworking ❤

@EveningWoodworker 2 ай бұрын

Thanks, you too!

@jwdickinson643 Жыл бұрын

great video! super helpful!

@eniszulufepustampasic2799 3 жыл бұрын

excellent !! thank you!

@markwhite9668 3 жыл бұрын

Great info!

@loridaniels9452 11 ай бұрын

Simple Kudos on a good presentation Thank you Tim D

@tedpechie6642 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful

@rayg436 2 жыл бұрын

I have made adjustable siding rails for different thickness of slabs I also use angle iron for my sled so I can do up to 48 inch wide table tops. I like the tips you give great for beginners.