Rockler Coping Sled - Build and Review
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- čas přidán 7. 09. 2024
- I looked at several videos on making your own coping sled. Some elaborate and some super simple. I wanted something repeatable but not overly complicated. I found one really good sled build, but found the parts were going to be $48 with shipping, not including the time to accurately cut and build. I found this Rockler Coping Sled on sale for $60, and figured that $12 would be worth my time of building my own.
Overall, I'm happy with the sled. Had a couple issues with the build which I cover in the video. It worked great for building a few cabinet doors, and is a new keeper for my shop.
My handle did the same thing, lock up. So I had to tap the threads to get it to seat. Love this sled for making raised panel doors. Thanks for the video.
You learned something we all (most) learn. Don't force things. Thanks for the very informative video. Hope you contacted Rockler.
Thank you for the video 👍
You must be cranking out some cabinets with 2 Foremans. I just got one recently and am excited to put it to use.
There is a story behind why I have two, but that's for another day or video. I've got one with the normal drill, the other with large (or occasional switch with micro). I use them quite often, yes! Great tools for my shop.
It’s worth mentioning that the foot of the clamp is 1-3/4” diameter. You need to choose a slightly thinner backer board for the clamp’s foot to fully rest on the work piece.
I watched your video when it first came out and remember thinking you got your bolts mixed up because I didn't have any problem putting mine together.
Looks like it worked well in the end but I would have to contact Rockler about that handle for sure
The knob on top of the pressure foot of the clamp will never adjust clamping pressure as the instructions suggest. Position of the bottom nut of the pressure foot screw must be adjusted to change the pressure.
It looked like there was smoke from that first deep pass. Try multiple passes going deeper each time. It will prevent you from: burning your wood; overheating your bit; building burnt resin on your bit; and breathing in noxious fumes. Your cheap Amazon bits will appreciate being cleaned with denatured alcohol. Even a little burnt wood resin is noticeable.
That is good advice! I'll try cleaning them with denatured alcohol. Greatly appreciated!
So, doesn't the plastic shield need to be exactly square with the the wood hold block also? Perfectly parallel with the edge of the base?
Good review. Is the sled still working good. Looking to purchase one. Thanks, Jake
I suppose you could cut the thread down on the handle.
What's the point of the sacrificial board?
The sacrificial board helps prevent blowout from the exiting end of the router cuts. Without it, you get a good amount of splinter pieces that would be pulled out as the router bit exits the wood. Having your primary wood piece pressed against another board reduces the splintering significantly. Hope this helps answer your question!
@@mattmake1854 I understand that part but the board on this sled is attached so after one cut it’s really not doing anything. I removed it and got the same exact results. I’ve always used a backup board but this one on the sled doesn’t seem to be doing anything from what I’ve seen. Thanks for your reply.
Are you sure there were not washers that went on that handle?
The instructions didn't call for it, and there wasn't any included in the packaging. Could be there is an updated version of the instructions though that includes this step, or perhaps I got a blem unit. It works fine with the washers I had handy, so I haven't really pursued it with Rockler.
@@mattmake1854 I bought one shortly after watching the video. You had some messed up threads for sure. Mine went together fine. Bummer, but glad it worked out for you.
Must have been a bad thread cut inside the handle, since you said the hole was deep enough. At $60, you shouldn't have had to deal with a shop fix using washers.
He used the wrong bolts in the wrong places. There are 3 different length of those bolts and he used the wrong length ones in the wrong spots. It isn't rocket science.
@@NBGTFO How do you know?
My bolts were all proper length. I had no issue with handles