Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Build your own DIY slab flattening jig and router sled for under $30 using aluminum I-beam levels as the rails! In this video, I’ll show you how I built a slab flattening system that’s affordable, accurate, portable, and easy to set up — perfect for flattening live edge slabs, epoxy tables, or large woodworking projects.
I’ll walk through:
🔹 Why I used aluminum levels instead of steel or wood rails
🔹 How to build and align the router sled and rail system
🔹 Simple tips to keep your slabs flat
🔹 A quick demo of the flattening process
This setup is ideal for anyone looking to flatten slabs on a budget without sacrificing precision. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced woodworker, you’ll see how easy it is to make a router sled for slab flattening that works like a professional jig.
You can also find me on:
Etsy: thesnekkershow.etsy.com (woodworking stuff)
Etsy: generalvarietyvault.etsy.com (non-woodworking stuff)
Instagram: instagram.com/thesnekkershow
Printables: printables.com/@SnekkerShow_887377
Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/thesnekkershow
And even here: youtube.com/@relaxing-naptime-music
Links to supplies:
72" beam level: harborfreight.com/72-in-i-beam-level-68366.html
Infinity 52-506 Mega Dado & Planer Bit: amzn.to/499o2mv
DeWalt DW618 2 1/4 HP Router: amzn.to/39HZYqz
Festool 6-Inch ROTEX RO 150 Sander: amzn.to/4p4bGkg
🧰 Tools Used: Router, aluminum levels, clamps, plywood base
💵 Cost: Around $30 total
This video is not sponsored. I paid for everything and used my own time. As an Amazon Associate, I may earn a small commission if you use the Amazon links to make a purchase.
#Woodworking #DIY #RouterSled #SlabFlattening #WoodworkingProjects #Woodshop #FlatteningJig
Build your own DIY slab flattening jig and router sled for under $30 using aluminum I-beam levels as the rails! In this video, I’ll show you how I built a slab flattening system that’s affordable, accurate, portable, and easy to set up — perfect for flattening live edge slabs, epoxy tables, or large woodworking projects.
I’ll walk through:
🔹 Why I used aluminum levels instead of steel or wood rails
🔹 How to build and align the router sled and rail system
🔹 Simple tips to keep your slabs flat
🔹 A quick demo of the flattening process
This setup is ideal for anyone looking to flatten slabs on a budget without sacrificing precision. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced woodworker, you’ll see how easy it is to make a router sled for slab flattening that works like a professional jig.
You can also find me on:
Etsy: thesnekkershow.etsy.com (woodworking stuff)
Etsy: generalvarietyvault.etsy.com (non-woodworking stuff)
Instagram: instagram.com/thesnekkershow
Printables: printables.com/@SnekkerShow_887377
Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/thesnekkershow
And even here: youtube.com/@relaxing-naptime-music
Links to supplies:
72" beam level: harborfreight.com/72-in-i-beam-level-68366.html
Infinity 52-506 Mega Dado & Planer Bit: amzn.to/499o2mv
DeWalt DW618 2 1/4 HP Router: amzn.to/39HZYqz
Festool 6-Inch ROTEX RO 150 Sander: amzn.to/4p4bGkg
🧰 Tools Used: Router, aluminum levels, clamps, plywood base
💵 Cost: Around $30 total
This video is not sponsored. I paid for everything and used my own time. As an Amazon Associate, I may earn a small commission if you use the Amazon links to make a purchase.
#Woodworking #DIY #RouterSled #SlabFlattening #WoodworkingProjects #Woodshop #FlatteningJig
