Uploaded November 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Natural-edge slabs are more popular than ever in woodworking. Tools Editor Bob Hunter shows you how to build a flattening sled that you can customize for both your slab and your router. Then, he walks you through the slab-flattening process.

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00:00 Introduction
00:30 Measure
01:10 Cut to Size
02:33 Carriage for Sled
06:46 Base Plate
09:00 Slab-flattening

Learn more about working with natural-edge slabs: https://woodm.ag/naturaledge

Project Sources
2-1/2" Dust Port: https://woodm.ag/dustport
2" Conveyor Strip Brush: mcmaster.com/7372T11
Right-angle Conveyor Strip Brush: mcmaster.com/7372T15
Dado and Planer Router Bit: https://woodm.ag/planerbit
Router Collet Extension: https://woodm.ag/colletextension
Bosch 2.3 HP Plunge Router:https://woodm.ag/boschrouter

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Shop-made Natural-edge Slab-flattening Sled | WOOD Magazine