Uploaded July 2020 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Most of the flattening jigs I see online use a rail system, but I already have plenty of flat reference surfaces in my workshop, so I decided to use my table saw top instead. Depending on the size of your table saw top, router-table top, or the flatness of your workbench top, this simple approach might be more practical and less expensive than building a rail system that eats up space in your workshop.
Check out pictures of the stuff I make on Instagram:
instagram.com/thesnekkershow
My surfacing bit is old, but when I replace it I'm probably going with one of these:
Whiteside surfacing bit: amzn.to/38WEqam
Amana surfacing bit: amzn.to/3bPFIFX
This is my new router model:
DeWalt 2HP Router: amzn.to/39HZYqz
If you're going to be doing a lot of slab flattening, I'd recommend going with a 3HP model.
DeWalt 3HP Router: amzn.to/39GOaEQ
This video is not sponsored. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Most of the flattening jigs I see online use a rail system, but I already have plenty of flat reference surfaces in my workshop, so I decided to use my table saw top instead. Depending on the size of your table saw top, router-table top, or the flatness of your workbench top, this simple approach might be more practical and less expensive than building a rail system that eats up space in your workshop.
Check out pictures of the stuff I make on Instagram:
instagram.com/thesnekkershow
My surfacing bit is old, but when I replace it I'm probably going with one of these:
Whiteside surfacing bit: amzn.to/38WEqam
Amana surfacing bit: amzn.to/3bPFIFX
This is my new router model:
DeWalt 2HP Router: amzn.to/39HZYqz
If you're going to be doing a lot of slab flattening, I'd recommend going with a 3HP model.
DeWalt 3HP Router: amzn.to/39GOaEQ
This video is not sponsored. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
