Plane a large table top flat using just a router

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I made a jig to plane the top surface of a table top flat by using a router. First you need to make two perfectly planed boards (I was able to use my Dewalt Track Saw to do this) slightly longer than the table top (preferably the longer sides of the table). Then make a sturdy box for your router to sit in that will slide on the two boards attached to your table top, I made my box out of MDF because it is already perfectly TRUE material. Then all you need to do is move the router back and fourth and there you have it, a flat table top.

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• Plane
• Large
• Wide
• Long
• Wood
• Table
• Top

[elbgangly]

Once one side is planed flat. Take off the side rails and realign them to the side just planed. Flip it over and there you have it. Now both sides can be planed flat and parallel to each other...

[TrojanWarrior74]

lol what crap

[elbgangly]

With a comment like that, I would expect an explanation why you think that. All I was doing was showing everyone an alternative to making a very large table flat. Backup your comment!!!

[elbgangly]

I used a CMT Orange Tool 852.504.11B Dado & Planer Router Bit 1/2-Inch Shank, 1-1/2-Inch Cutting Diameter, 5/8-Inch Cutting Length With 1-1/2-Inch Bearing. The bigger the better. Have fun...

[elbgangly]

My intentions was only to show how you could plane a large piece without having expensive equipment.

[kaisaerpren]

Nice jig, but dude,! HEARING PROTECTION, or you're gonna go deaf running that.

[MonkeyBlueAss]

Good technique for occasional jobs because could take a bit longer .

The result same to be professional .

[PhatTVu]

Very interesting technique. How long did it take to plane one side the table top? How flat is the surface after you complete the work? And lastly, what router bit do you use?

[Metamorphysical]

That is wicked. Love that thing. Going to be building an oak table for the kitchen soon

[strolgen]

@kaisaerpren I second the hearing protection and add eye protection ...

[SharkBeyer]

this is PERFECT for what I'm working on.  I'll be using this system today. Thanks for the video.

[bloodynuts2]

hi the ..how long did it take you..total.. £ per hour was it worth it in the end .. not mocking just wondering..

[4030bing]

What bit do I need to cut out shapes the wood is 18mm thick

[isbn001]

not a bad method if it's your only option, but what about the other side? doesn't seem like there is any way to make it parallel to the side you started with, therefore you end up with a tapered panel...

[panstitcher]

Thanks Eddie. Video helped me. I just got three slices of a large fir tree, with very irregular surfaces, to make table tops from. I will make a jig like you made to smooth the top. Your method will work on a such a piece of wood, using equipment I already own. The method of using a surface planer on individual pieces obviously won't work. I don't know why people have to post negative comments. Just in a bad mood. Ignore them. Thanks again.