Affordable Router Sled - I finally got it right!
How to make an affordable linear rail router sled, by only cutting and drilling a $20 acrylic sheet.
Links to tools used or referenced in this video (*affiliate):
COMPLETE PARTS LIST FOR ROUTER SLED:
Side rails - https://amzn.to/40rIKYx
Cross rails - https://amzn.to/478twtx
.... double check cross rails part number "SC20UU+4Pcs" or "SC20+4Pcs" - or see note below
Acrylic sheet - https://amzn.to/3FxviIL
Screws - https://amzn.to/3Mi3GLH
Nuts - https://amzn.to/3s9AcJ2
End blocks/stop collars - https://amzn.to/3zk5Iaz
NOTE: if the cross-rails are temporarily sold out, then the amazon link wrongly directs to a different and incorrect set of rails. Please double check the cross rails are these specific description... "Linear Rail Slide 20mm x 1200mm Linear Bearing Slide Set with 4Pcs Block Bearings SC20UU+4Pcs"
Here is a link for an alternate equivalent cross rails if the Vevor ones in the link above are sold out...
Alternate cross rails - https://amzn.to/3SEX7oD
OTHER TOOLS REFERENCED OR USED IN VIDEO:
Router - https://amzn.to/3tHnUrw
Trim router - https://amzn.to/3QzNwzP
1" surfacing bit - https://amzn.to/3s6lMt0
2" surfacing bit - https://amzn.to/3Sh0PGE
Drill press - https://amzn.to/3QwyoC7
LIGHTBURN FILES FOR THE DRILL TEMPLATE
30x32 hole pattern - https://drive.google.com/file/d/10CA1RhoXViYQOYEven7KFRk1P3tm7LIv/view?usp=drive_link
40x40 hole pattern - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1V_SzXrnjQsP_iYc4YasS1uIGlkBRESKv/view?usp=drive_link
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