Router sled

[Big Beech]

I've some big oak rounds I am thinking of doing some table tops with. My plan is to ring them in to 5" disk and machine back to 3-4". 

Firstly, do you think the rings would hold and not split down the grain? I'd then cover and fill gaps with resin, sand then clear apoxy to finish.

Any insight welcomed and any pictures of sled or table rounds.

[Lazurus]

Here is a simple to make sled used on rings

 

Router Leveling Jig | Woodsmith

WWW.WOODSMITH.COM

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Flattening twisted and rough cut lumber is a breeze with this Jig.

 

 

[Big Beech]

Thanks, I've watched my fair share of videos on the tube too.

Anyone have recommendations for a cheap router and what type of bit  I need?

Trying to keep the whole build as cheap as possible, as I'll need everythin from scratch. Ebay seems to list many varieties, what do I ideally need?

[Lazurus]

1/2" router as powerful as you can afford (2200w) as the bit is quite large and any small router will let the smoke out and a suitable "flattening" bit to suit, I got one off ebay I think, pretty reasonable, may be worth getting a couple if the price is right saves down time if it loses its edge.

[Lazurus]

Lots of 1/2 routers of Fleabay, and Bangood is pretty good for planer or flattening bits to suit