3 Pcs Router Templates for Woodworking Large Charcuterie Board Handle Template Cutting Board Template Clear Acrylic Templates Angled Curvy Tracing Stencils Guide Tools for Kitchen Cutting Board Handle

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Creating an interesting edge on tables, cabinet sides or other projects is easy to do with a jigsaw or bandsaw, but you’ll be left with saw marks to sand off. By cutting the shape close to the final size, and then using a template and a router to finish the job you get a consistent, smooth edge, which requires little additional work. ROUTING THE RECESS. After selecting a template for your design, start by positioning the template on the workpiece and securing it with double-sided tape. Then, with the sleeve on the bushing, simply rout the outline of the recess and the remainder of the waste by following the template. If necessary, square up the corners with a chisel. Inlays can add an attractive element to your work, and using a guide makes the process easy. Create your pattern as described previously and rout the inlay recess with the inlay bushing installed on the guide. Then, remove the bushing and rout the inlay using the same template. The bushing automatically accounts for the offset when routing the recess and the inlay, allowing you to use a single template to cut a perfect-fitting inlay.

But in some instances, when using a template with a hand-held router, you'll need to attach the template to the top of the workpiece. For this situation you have a couple of options. Usually, I turn to a pattern bit, also shown in the photo above.

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When creating a template, make your template either smaller or larger by the offset amount, depending on whether you’re routing outside or inside the template (for example, when doing inlays or mortises). Aligning Your Template Guide

With your woodworking router, you can make all sorts of creative projects. From bowls and trays to cabinet doors to signs, inlays, and project accents, Infinity Cutting Tools has all of the router accessories you need. Tray Making Templates One of the easiest ways to create a perfect circle is with a router. Our circle-cutting jigs, baseplates, and accessories take the hassle out cutting circles. We offer a variety of Jasper circle guides and jigs that simply replace the baseplate on your router, turning it into a precision compass for cutting and routing circles. Our Oval & Circle-Cutter with Vacuum Base is perfect for cutting circles from wide panels or sheet goods like plywood or MDF. The Milescraft RouterGuide Kit turns your router into a compass, edge guide, or offset-base router. Router Joinery GuidesThe reason I prefer MDF is that it's perfectly flat and very easy to shape with files and sandpaper. The template I use for making curved rails for cabinet doors shown in the photo above is a good example. To make it, I simply laid out the curve with a compass, cut out the shape at the band saw, and smoothed the curve, first with a file and then with a simple, shop-made sanding strip, seen below. Another primary task for your router is to create the joinery for your woodworking projects. Our selection of joinery guides provides the ultimate in precision for tight-fitting woodworking joints using your hand-held router or router table. From dadoes to dovetails and box joints, you can't beat the ease and precision of our joinery systems.

You can also align by eye. For greater accuracy, keep the same edge of the guide against the template throughout the entire process. Edge Trimming SELECTING ROUTER BITS. Chances are, you already have at least one of the most common template routing bits. A flush trim bit, like one shown in the photo above, is the perfect choice for templates designed to fit beneath the workpiece. With a bearing at the tip riding against the template, a flush trim bit levels the edge of the workpiece to match. MDF. Templates can be made from many kinds of material. MDF is a readily available option, and it's usually my first choice. Infinity Cutting Tools makes it easy for you to create your own signs, inlays, and accents. We offer a wide range of accessories for signmaking and creating your own wood inlays.As woodworkers, we appreciate how having the right tool for the job can take your project to the next level. Our selection of woodworking router jigs, guides, and accessories provide professional results. Circle and Corner Cutting MAKING TEMPLATES. With a design and the right bit in mind, all that remains is to make a template. There are commercially made templates for all kinds of tasks and patterns. But it's worth taking the time to learn how to make your own, not only to save money but to accommodate the designs of your own projects. And it's not a difficult skill to master.

Our templates are laser-cut for optimal precision, ensuring clean and crisp lines every time. Whether you're a professional woodworker or a DIY enthusiast, our templates will make your projects stand out and impress everyone who sees them. Our bowl and tray templates make it easy to create party trays for those that like to entertain friends and family. Infinity Cutting Tools has a wide variety of designs available for tray-making templates. We feature several classic bowl and tray design templates as well as holiday-themed and sports-related tray templates. Cabinet Door Templates The clear acrylic material allows you to easily see the wood grain or resin pattern underneath, helping you make informed decisions when it comes to selecting the perfect design. This feature is particularly useful for those who want to showcase the natural beauty of the wood or the striking patterns created by resin. One of my favorite ways to spice up a project is to add a decorative inlay made from contrasting woods. A specialized guide bushing with a removable sleeve makes this an easy operation. With the bushing installed, you can cut both the recess and the inlay piece using a single template.When joining boards to make a wider surface, you can add some interest to the final piece by using different woods and by joining them using a wavy shape instead of a straight edge. Simply make one pattern and then use it to create a mirror image. Use an inlay bushing to ensure perfect alignment. This will account for the offset; otherwise, you would need to make two separate templates. Routing a Cavity or Mortise