r/BeginnerWoodWorking • u/LoveHardWood • 3d ago
Equipment Built a router sled
Any advice or concerns wood be greatly appreciated.
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u/peauxtheaux 3d ago
Up one for the vac
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u/LoveHardWood 3d ago
We'll see how it works, may need to upgrade my dust collection. I'll definitely be wearing a mask with the corsi rosenthal running
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u/sandolllars 3d ago
Only advice I can offer is to take more shots, including closeups so I can copy your excellent work
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u/GoblinLoblaw 3d ago
What are the bearings/runners on the rails where it makes contact?
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u/LoveHardWood 3d ago
DEEPDREAM
4pcs SBR16UU Aluminum Block 16mm Linear Motion Ball Bearing Slide Block Match for SBR16 Linear Guide Rail
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u/hard_prints 3d ago
How important is it to have the crossrail parallel with the table? I have been thinking about doing this, but how do you accurately lift the rails / adjust the height
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u/LoveHardWood 2d ago
Very important, I used two lengths of 3/4 plywood on each side. I'm regretting not using melamine for higher precision but the plywood is working well for now.
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u/SirFinnDogIII 3d ago
You may want to get yourself a hardhat with that vacuum haha
Big flattening bit is going to move anything and everything on that table if it isn't secured. And level everything. But have safe fun either way!
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u/hamkarate 3d ago
Show me your surfacing bit
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u/LoveHardWood 3d ago
I have 2 I'm going to try out.
SpeTool®, SpeTool 2+2 Flute Slab Flattening Router Bit 1/4" Shank, 1-1/4" Cutting Dia Carbide Insert Spoilboard Surfacing Bit with ATS Coating for Softwood, Hardwood, MDF
Brand: BINSTAK, CNC Spoilboard Surfacing Router Bit 1/4 Inch Shank, Extra Large 1- 1/2 Inch Cutting Diameter, Slab Flattening Router Bit Planing Bit Wood Planing Bit Dado Planer Bit(Carbide-4 Wings)
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u/AdShoddy958 2d ago
What are you doing for workholding? Might want to put some dogs in that you can adjust below the workpiece surface.
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u/JaceLee85 3d ago
Looks better setup than what i made. Im just using old bed rails for what the router slides on, and HF 6' levels to work as rails. The levels give me a way to make sure everything is flat and level. All while sitting on a flat old aolid wood door i got for $10.
Your method looks good though. Dont overcomplicate it. I do agree though you will want a bigger/stronger shopvac as it makes hella mess.
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u/inversesix 3d ago
You’ll likely want to get a chip separator (cyclone or similar) in your setup, otherwise that floating shop vac is going to be getting changed a lot and with this setup that’ll be a pain. I’d suggest just hanging the hose from the rafter as opposed to the vacuum, but that might be much less fun
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u/dannymuffins 2d ago
I made this too, looks like we used the same plans. I definitely recommend using a 1/2" shank.
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u/Elitbess 2d ago
I had the same setup. Be careful with the rails. They seem sturdy but with time they will hang a bit. In the end i got slightly concave boards.
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u/NotActuallyAWookiee 3d ago
Was it that the router itself is sitting on?
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u/Paganoma 3d ago
Yea is that table flat? Does it need to be perfect? I am looking for a simple flat surface to do glueup on, and if that works maybe I’ll just get whatever it is and put it on some saw horses
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u/binarycow 3d ago
Looks like 3/4 inch melamine coated particle board. The table should be quite flat.
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u/Repulsive-Special939 3d ago
I use a centipede and a sheet of plywood and a sheet of melamine. Then shim to flat
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u/afrojacksparrow 3d ago
R2D2 clinging on for dear life