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AxlMyk · 08-05-2007, 05:54 PM

There's been some discussion on router planing using a sled.. I made this one, then adjusted it.. I found that I was very limited in the width of stock that I could work with when I had the router mounted in the middle of the sled, so I made a mounting plate that would move the router over 3 1/2" from center.. This way I'm able to work on a full 12" piece of wood..

**challagan** · 08-05-2007, 06:02 PM

Very nice Mike. That's a good mod. Have you been able to try it out yet? Since there is a little more mass to it than the original design does it still slide around easily? Thanks for posting the mods!

Corey

Dr.Zook · 08-05-2007, 09:24 PM

Atta boy Mike. That's using your head.

AxlMyk · 08-05-2007, 09:35 PM

Thanks guys..
Corey, I haven't used it since the mod, but it wasn't hard to use before..

**challagan** · 08-05-2007, 10:07 PM

I will definitely give this version some consideration as I have the necessary items to make it I think. Nice job.

Corey

**harrysin** · 08-06-2007, 03:32 AM

It only gets better Mike.

AxlMyk · 08-16-2007, 06:04 PM

Added a vacuum plate to the router cabinet.. It holds the wood down real nice so I don't have to mess with clamps.. I used a forstner bit to make 1 1/4" holes..
So far, I've only planed some small pieces of walnut.. Was able to get them to 1/8" and 3/16" thick.. Not sure what I'll use them for though..

**harrysin** · 08-17-2007, 10:19 AM

Very nice Mike, does it operate from the shop vac.? It sure does open up new opportunities for the ski set-up.

**bobj3** · 08-17-2007, 10:41 AM

Hi Mike

I have been holding back any comment until now,,, I wanted to see what it could do,,THAT'S great,,,I'm amazed

,,,,you have been holding back Mike

and the vac system you came up with looks great as well and looks like it works great also.

way to go Mike

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AxlMyk · 08-17-2007, 12:22 PM

I use the DC to make the vacuum.. I also cemented a piece of 220 grit sandpaper to the plate to help a bit more.. It certainly works better than what I had before, which was nothing..

08-05-2007, 05:54 PM	#1
AxlMyk Registered User Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Hartland, Mi. USA First Name: Mike Posts: 1,016 View AxlMyk's Gallery	Report This Post! Router sled There's been some discussion on router planing using a sled.. I made this one, then adjusted it.. I found that I was very limited in the width of stock that I could work with when I had the router mounted in the middle of the sled, so I made a mounting plate that would move the router over 3 1/2" from center.. This way I'm able to work on a full 12" piece of wood.. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Mike - Retired FoMoCo Tradesman My Gallery @ http://www.routerforums.com/axlmyks-stuff/
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08-05-2007, 06:02 PM	#2
challagan Retired Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 4,002 View challagan's Gallery	Report This Post! Very nice Mike. That's a good mod. Have you been able to try it out yet? Since there is a little more mass to it than the original design does it still slide around easily? Thanks for posting the mods! Corey __________________ My Carving Website: The Iowa Woodcarver http://iowacarver.tripod.com/ My Shop Website - Woodshop 51503 http://woodshop51503.tripod.com/
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Dr.Zook Official Greeter Supreme Forum King Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: New Lebanon, Ohio "USA" First Name: Dave or "Doc" Posts: 4,683 View Dr.Zook's Gallery	Report This Post! Atta boy Mike. That's using your head. __________________ Dave the "Doctor" In woodworking there is no scrap, only firewood. Please edit your profile with a name and location so we can better assist you and make for a friendlier forum.
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AxlMyk Registered User Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Hartland, Mi. USA First Name: Mike Posts: 1,016 View AxlMyk's Gallery	Report This Post! Thanks guys.. Corey, I haven't used it since the mod, but it wasn't hard to use before.. __________________ Mike - Retired FoMoCo Tradesman My Gallery @ http://www.routerforums.com/axlmyks-stuff/
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challagan Retired Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 4,002 View challagan's Gallery	Report This Post! I will definitely give this version some consideration as I have the necessary items to make it I think. Nice job. Corey __________________ My Carving Website: The Iowa Woodcarver http://iowacarver.tripod.com/ My Shop Website - Woodshop 51503 http://woodshop51503.tripod.com/
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harrysin Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Western Australia Posts: 3,327 View harrysin's Gallery	Report This Post! It only gets better Mike. __________________ *Harry*
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08-16-2007, 06:04 PM	#7
AxlMyk Registered User Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Hartland, Mi. USA First Name: Mike Posts: 1,016 View AxlMyk's Gallery	Report This Post! Added a vacuum plate to the router cabinet.. It holds the wood down real nice so I don't have to mess with clamps.. I used a forstner bit to make 1 1/4" holes.. So far, I've only planed some small pieces of walnut.. Was able to get them to 1/8" and 3/16" thick.. Not sure what I'll use them for though.. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Mike - Retired FoMoCo Tradesman My Gallery @ http://www.routerforums.com/axlmyks-stuff/
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08-17-2007, 10:19 AM	#8
harrysin Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Western Australia Posts: 3,327 View harrysin's Gallery	Report This Post! Very nice Mike, does it operate from the shop vac.? It sure does open up new opportunities for the ski set-up. __________________ *Harry*
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bobj3 Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Littleton,Colorado U.S.A. Posts: 8,257 View bobj3's Gallery	Report This Post! Hi Mike I have been holding back any comment until now,,, I wanted to see what it could do,,THAT'S great,,,I'm amazed ,,,,you have been holding back Mike and the vac system you came up with looks great as well and looks like it works great also. way to go Mike ======== __________________ PodCast videos RWS on YouTube http://www.routerforums.com/86898-post1.html Besure and click on the Up Arrow key ▲ on the Youtube video, you can select other youtube videos on router tables http://www.woodworkingonline.com/?s=dovetail Machine Cut ▼ http://www.woodworkingonline.com/200...cut-dovetails/ http://www.woodworkingonline.com/woo...podcast-store/ http://www.woodshopdemos.com/menu2.htm Bob J.
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AxlMyk Registered User Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Hartland, Mi. USA First Name: Mike Posts: 1,016 View AxlMyk's Gallery	Report This Post! I use the DC to make the vacuum.. I also cemented a piece of 220 grit sandpaper to the plate to help a bit more.. It certainly works better than what I had before, which was nothing.. __________________ Mike - Retired FoMoCo Tradesman My Gallery @ http://www.routerforums.com/axlmyks-stuff/
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