How To Level A Wood Slab With A Router

Level the top surface of the slab.

How to level a wood slab with a router. Now that you know how to level a wood slab and you know that flattening wood slabs with a router is not as hard as it might seem you might want to explore the process of gluing up big slabs. I have also written a article about this with all the details on m. Click on the video for the complete rundown.

It was over 3 thick and weighed 505. I really dont know anything about routers so any input would be really appreciated. This shopmade router jig designed by NBC sitcom star Nick Offerman levels thick slabs to create Nakashima-style tabletops and other unique pieces.

The heart of the jig is a trough that guides the router over the workpiece allowing you to even out the high and low points as much as possible and retain the maximum possible thickness. This will be a useful skill if you want to build a waterfall table which is also a. A router is placed inside a sled that rides along two parallel rails that are attached to the sides of the bench.

This is an example of the improvising that happens when making tables. What router would you recommend for a flattening slabs. The rails can be made from 26 construction-grade lumber.

Yes I know I use the band saw to make a cut. Watch to see how to build a simple sled that will let you flatten wood slabs with just a circular saw or router. Timber slab planing with a router is popular due to size limitations andor cost of large-capacity thicknessers.

I go through all the steps of how I flatten a slab right on my workbench using a router. Thin wedges can be used for fine-tuning. You know those slabs of wood that make beautiful benches table tops or even anniversary laptop trays for your wife Ive lucked out and have an awesome source for local live edge pieces.