Router Sled - New Design from Simple Materials w/Dust Collection
Channel: No Lumber Left Behind
Date: 2024-02-20

Save money making your own DIY gantry router sled to flatten wood projects the simple way. This is a unique design that is low cost, very functional, and simple to build.

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I made this router sled for under $40, and it can be made in a day. This sled uses gantry motion, which gives the benefits of expensive router sleds. This sled is easy to maintain and will store easily in a small woodworking shop. Anyone can make this sled. Using melamine is great for prototyping, but I recommend moving to plywood or hardwood when you get a chance.

#diy 
#woodworking 
#router 

Questions?? Leave a comment below and I will respond.

Below you will find a list of items that I used in this build. These are affiliate links and I will make a small amount if you use the links. I bought my supplies at Menards big box store which is cheaper but you can order the parts below.

1inch (25mm) fixed wheels
https://amzn.to/3wuqEK9
Ryobi Router
https://amzn.to/3I56hpK
Surfacing / Slab Flattening Router Bit 1/4" Shank
https://amzn.to/49fxH7L
Surfacing / Slab Flattening Router Bit 1/2" Shank
https://amzn.to/42m4LsH
Dust Collection Reducer
https://amzn.to/3uKPNjh
Dust Collection Gate
https://amzn.to/3UNmB5U

I bought the angle iron at a local place called "Metal by the Foot." They cut an 8 foot piece in half for me for $0.75.

I do not suggest using metal dryer vent hose, I just needed a little extension and that is what I had on hand. Buy the good stuff.

Dust Collection Hose if you need some. This is not included in the cost to build the router sled. Your dust collection may be different than mine.
https://amzn.to/42MJxnJ

This video by @mcremona  is one of the first I saw and he explains the concepts of flat and planar with regard to router sleds very well: https://youtu.be/J0SDvKHcL5M?si=10akUIPb7XYdtJl0