Router-based jig for bench flat tops

[venkatbo]

A while back someone had posted a link to this roouter-based jig that allows one to create a reasonably flat bench top. Searched the forum, but couldn't find.

Does anone know that link ?

Thanks,
/venkat

[GeekMom]

Is this the one?

[venkatbo]

Thanks Karen.

I did notice these articles on benchtops. There is only a cursory reference to how its doen. There was link that was posted a few months back on bt3c that was a writeup fully dedicated to building that jig.

I'll keep looking.
Thanks,
/venkat

[GeekMom]

I think I remember the one you are talking about - the site originally referred to needlepointers.com, but someone came up with a different web address. I'm pretty sure it pointed to this one on WoodZone. It seems to have pretty detailed instructions.

[drumpriest]

That little jig will work for making something reasonably flat. The distance between reference points should determine the accuracy.

I was going to suggest router rails. You mount your router to a long flat plate, and setup 2 jointed boards, one on either side of the top. Then run the router along the rails to flatten the top.

[AlanWS]

Here's a link to a detailed description using rails as drumpriest suggests:

http://www.tools-for-woodworking.com...n=Custom&ID=58

It's also available as a pdf at that site.