If you lack a jointer or planer, or need to flatten a large or challenging workpiece, building a simple sled for your router ...

In this video, I show how to build a simple but incredibly useful router sled that makes it easy to flatten slabs, solid wood ...

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.