Double-Duty Planer Sled

Salvage your warped boards with this no-fuss planer sled or switch things up to plane thin stock.

Save warped boards and plane thin stock effortlessly with this versatile Double-Duty Planer Sled! Designed to fit a standard 12" planer, this DIY planer sled cradles boards up to 48" long and prevents flexing under the pressure of feed rollers — helping you achieve a perfectly flat face even on warped lumber.

The sled features five adjustable levelers that can be locked securely in place and have a non-skid surface. The end levelers include built-in stops to keep your workpiece from shifting during the pass. When you need to plane thin stock, simply remove the levelers, clamp the sled in place, and you're ready to go — just be sure to check your planer’s manual for minimum thickness guidelines.

Built around a lightweight yet sturdy torsion box base, this Double-Duty Planer Sled offers rock-solid performance for flattening rough lumber and safely handling thin materials. With these step-by-step woodworking plans, you’ll create a powerful shop tool that solves two common woodworking challenges — all in one project!

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