CONTROLLED CUTTING - Depth of cut can be easily controlled with the router plunge for fine skimming cuts or deeper levelling cuts

But, while I have a 22″ wide belt Jet sander, the sheer mass of a 24 x 72 x 3.5″ top couldn’t be lifted.

Best Router Leveling Jigs Buying Guide

They say you don’t build a house the way you want until your third one. And after two bench configurations in my home woodworking shop, I am looking to perfect the benches on the third try. Linear rails that were 2000mm (or just over 6 feet). These were hard to buy, and I ended up going with this 2000mm set, and they were straight with decent quality. Worth noting, these rails come in various lengths to let you make a small or large jig. I also limit the depth of cut to around 1 ⁄ 8 " for smooth, tearout-free cutting. You may need to make several passes to flatten the workpiece. This is easy to do with most [plunge routers](https://www.woodsmith.com/review/plunge-router/) simply by adjusting the turret on the depth stop.

Adaptable compact jig for flattening, surfacing and trenching work on wide or irregular shaped material. The cradle can be fixed for trenching work, and the 4 rails provide a large area of coverage, especially when paired together to double the potential. Sturdy and accurate, a product that you can rely on to make life easier time and time again. Benefits: The spoilboard surfacing bit is specifically designed for wood surface flattening tasks. It has a large cutting diameter and multiple carbide inserts, ensuring longer tool life and improved surface finish. When buying a router leveling jig, chances are you already have a router table available. Thus, one of the first things to consider is the compatibility of the jig with your router table. The jig should slot into the table’s miter slot seamlessly. Ensure that you compare the size of your miter to the jig before buying. A mismatched combination will negatively affect usability. A slab jig which is compatible with most router bases, is best suitable for making table tops. To span the distance between the rails, mount your router on a large auxiliary base. The drawings above show the plans for building the router base. One important detail to take note of is the pair of stops on the underside of the base. By adjusting the position of the stops to limit the travel of the router, you prevent the bit from damaging the rails.Where there is sufficient waste material, either at the edges or ends, then through screwing can be used (counter bore clearance holes, so that screw heads lie below the final cutter depth to be used. This will prevent running into a screw by accident) To maximise the potential of the router, we offer a range of accessories for the professional user and craftsperson. Usually, router leveling jigs are made of steel to ensure they are durable. Occasionally, you will also find jigs made of other materials. The most important thing is to ensure that the jig does not feel too flimsy. Versatility When it comes to flattening surfaces with a router sled, there are specific router bits designed for this purpose. These are the two commonly used types: And, as you can guess, it allows for hefty wood pieces like live edge slabs to be flattened in place.