From the same stock, cut two 1” wide spacers about 3” long. Use two pieces of MDF or plywood about the same length as the bed and about 6” wide.
To make the cut-out for the router bit path, make this simple template. This will provide a rectangular pathway for the router bit. Between these two lines, draw a line on each side 1/2” from the centerline. As shown, leave a 1” overhang from the closest table-top edge, measure to the center of the router bit and draw a centerline from the router bit parallel to this edge.ģ” from each end of the centerline, draw 1” long perpendicular lines. Place the bed on your router table and loosely chuck up a 1/4” bit for alignment purposes. Using 3/8” or 1/2” plywood or MDF, cut a piece to that measurement for the bed of your sled. Measure the width of your router table top and add 2” for the two 1” cleats that will be installed later. If your table top is irregular, you will need to temporarily clamp two parallel cleats to your table-top edges or rip one side parallel to the opposite one. This sled is designed to ride between two cleats along the two parallel sides of your router table top.
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See the assembly and instructions video below for a full explanation.Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share via Email The maximum slab thickness is determined by the number of risers (if any) used to mount the side rails, the length of your router bit, and whether or not you are using a 1/2" collect extension. 10' (120") long router sleds include a set of 4' (48") and 6' (72") linear rails. The slab flattening area for each size router sled when using a 2.5" diameter slab flattening bit (like the SpeTool CA-IP-D1/2)* is as follows: Router Sled SizeĨ' (96") long router sleds include two sets of 4' (48") linear rails. The size of the Crafted Elements router sled represents the approximate footprint of the sled components when assembled and reflects the workbench area required to mount it. An optional dust collection shroud and 2.5" boot is available to help catch some of the dust created by slab milling. The router sled is available in lengths of 4', 6', 8' (2 sets of 4' rails) and 10' (4'+6' rails) with cross bar widths of 40", 48" or 60". We also offer a blank "drill it yourself" base plate if you have a router that isn't in our compatibility list. The router base plate features pre-drilled holes for most commonly used routers, making assembly that much quicker. Use any compatible full sized router with a range of commonly available spoil board (slab flattening) bits. The Crafted Elements Router Sled jig comes with everything you need except the router, slab flattening bit, plywood rail risers and workbench. Once the initial assembly is completed, the router carriage (sub-assembly) and rails can be setup and ready to go on your existing flat and straight workbench within 2 minutes. Save shop space with the easy to attach and detach linear rails. We precision cut and machine 1/2" thick acrylic components for the cross rail brackets and router mount to create a durable, cost effective solution that is going to save you time, money and boost shop efficiency. Our router sled is built with industrial grade 20mm components commonly used in CNC machines, large 3D printers and industrial automation. If you don't have the space or money to buy a large CNC machine ($10K+) or industrial planer ($70K+) then a router based slab levelling jig is a great solution.
The Crafted Elements Router Sled (Wood Slab Flattening Mill) is perfect for small wood shops and garage woodworking warriors that have limited space. Consider Buying Our Hardware Kit + Router Base And Sourcing 20mm Rails + Bars Elsewhere If You Need One Sooner.Ĭhoose Using The 'Size' Drop Down Menu Above To See Updated Size, SKU and Price. Complete Router Sleds Are Out Of Stock Until Early August.
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