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For an upcoming project, we needed a large, 1-3/4” thick piece of solid black walnut. Wood like this isn’t something you’ll find just anywhere, and when found, it’s rarely in the dimension you need.

10-Minute Router Flattening Sled – Fast, Simple, and Shop-Ready! Need to flatten slabs, boards, or live-edge pieces without a planer or drum sander? This 10-minute router flattening sled is the quick, ...

If you lack a jointer or planer, or need to flatten a large or challenging workpiece, building a simple sled for your router offers an effective solution. This video illustrates the process and ...