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Packed with features, this sled makes it easy to rout perfect-fitting joints.

A router table is a great tool for producing tight, crisp joints; whether it's grooves, tenons, or even using the specialized "stile and rail" bit sets. But routing across the grain of a workpiece can be a problem. The biggest challenges are preventing tearout and keeping a narrow work-piece square to the bit.

The sled you see above meets both of these challenges. Right behind the workpiece, you'll find an MDF backing strip that supports the workpiece to eliminate tearout.

Another thing I really like about this sled is the hold-down. It's an amazingly simple clamp that locks the workpiece firmly in place.

(1) V4" x 3/4" - 6" Steel Tube

(1) 3/8"-16 x 3V4" Threaded Rod

(2) 1/4,'-20 x 23/4" Threaded Rods (2) Va'-20 Aluminum Knobs

(1) %"-16 Aluminum Knob

(2) 3/8"-16 Swivel Pad

(2) 1/4"-20 Threaded Inserts

(1) 3/8"-16 Threaded Insert (9) #6 x V2" Fh Woodscrews

(2) #8 x 2" Fh Woodscrews (7) #8 x V/2" Fh Woodscrews (7) #10 x 3/4" Fh Woodscrews (1) 15" Miter Bar

(1) V/i x V/2" - n3/a" Aluminum Angle ('/8" thick)

router

Materials

A Platform (1) 1lV2 x 15 - '/2 Ply.

B Fence (1) 15/8 x 33/8 - ll3/s

C Backing Strip (1) V/2 x 13 - 3/4 MDF

D Filler (1) s/8 x 5/8 - 6

E Support (1) 3/4 x 2V2 - 4V4

F Handle (1) 45/8 x 6'/8 - 3/4 Ply.

G Handle Faces (2) 6x4-1/4Hdbd.

Hardware

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