A DIY enthusiast builds a self-contained router sled for flattening lumber. The sled has adjustable height settings to accommodate materials of varying thickness, from 1/2 inch to 4x4 inches. The project involves cutting and assembling plywood parts, creating a track system, and attaching a router base with a plexiglass bottom for visibility. The enthusiast uses steel tubes and mending plates to create a sliding rail system, and adds a dust collection feature is planned for future improvement. The finished product is tested and successfully flattens a piece of wood, with some minor adjustments needed for optimal performance.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The project is to build a router sled for flattening lumber.
2. The router sled is a self-contained unit that can be adjusted to three different positions.
3. The sled can mill materials as thin as a half inch and as thick as a standard 4x4.
4. The router base is made of plywood and has three different positions.
5. The router base is adjustable to accommodate different material thicknesses.
6. The project uses a table saw and miter saw for cutting parts.
7. The sled has a bottom made of plywood with a t-track for attaching the router.
8. The t-track is attached to the bottom of the sled using screws.
9. The sled has a removable top made of plexiglass for visibility.
10. The router base is attached to the sled using self-tapping screws.
11. The sled has a frame made of steel tubes attached to the bottom.
12. The frame is attached to the bottom of the sled using self-tapping screws.
13. The sled can be adjusted to mill materials of different thicknesses.
14. The router can be adjusted to different RPMs for different materials.
15. The project uses a router bit to mill the material.
16. The project requires sanding to remove lines created by the router bit.
17. The sled is designed to be small but able to handle big projects.
18. The sled can continuously feed material through it.
19. The project plans will be available in the future.