Making and Using Router Templates

Making and Using Router Templates - Rockler Demo

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4 жыл бұрын

Learn how to make and use router templates on your woodworking projects. Now, templates can help you do three main things: First, they can help you trace complex shapes onto your project parts quickly and easily. Once you’ve got the template, you don’t have to lay all of this out again manually. Second, you can use your templates to actually make your project parts with a router and the right bits. And finally, you can keep your templates for possible re-use. That can save a lot of layout time down the road, if should you decide to make the project again.

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@MichaelDonovanOOMDO Жыл бұрын

I counted the word “tem-PLATE” 487 times in this video. Good job Chris! I like the proper pronunciation of template!

@mindyhall4638 3 жыл бұрын

Always such clear, straightforward advice; thanks! Super helpful!

@ixholla1 3 жыл бұрын

Not a Woodworker, i'm a Technical expert by trade. I'm attempting to route the decorative ends on Pergola/Lattice i'm (Attempting to Build lol) and this video cleared everything up for me, thank you for taking the time to put it out there, it was very very helpful!

@marinespirit10 8 ай бұрын

Greetings from the UK, Appreciate you making this video, very informative

@rockler 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching, hope it helps!

@razco7 5 ай бұрын

Great video! Thanks for all the information.

@geoffkelly2760 Ай бұрын

thank you - the ideal mix of application and demonstration is valuable

@rockler Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@gatsu8634 Жыл бұрын

Very informative! Thank you.

@VictorAntonioLive 7 ай бұрын

Clear and succinct! Great job!

@rockler 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@A6Legit Жыл бұрын

4:40 I agree, plus it makes it easier to identify so I dont mistake them for scrap material

@FredMcIntyre 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info! 😃👍🏻👊🏻

@MultiTom1956 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Chris 😊

@scotthed9944 Жыл бұрын

Nice video. Thanks for the info.

@pdwoodwerkz9625 3 жыл бұрын

You mentioned using up old finish to add durability to the template. Great suggestion. Also consider the material used. When I make templates from MDF, I always make sure to use shellac or some other film coat on the edge where bearings and bushings will rub. This insures the edge lasts longer and remains true.

@vonclap 3 жыл бұрын

Well thought out , useful advice (UK carpenter)

@TJFNixon 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris! 👍🏻

@ektorish 4 жыл бұрын

Greetings from Mexico !!!!!!

@jperzzon 5 күн бұрын

Really helpful thank you, great job !

@rockler 4 күн бұрын

Glad we could help. Thanks for watching!

@davidwright2851 2 жыл бұрын

Well done!

@jobaecker9752 Жыл бұрын

Superb tips and well done video - thanks!

@rockler Жыл бұрын

🙌

@bobross5580 6 ай бұрын

Very helpful for this woodworking newb. Thanks.

@rockler 6 ай бұрын

You're welcome. We have many articles, videos and free project plans on our website as well at - www.rockler.com/learn - Thanks!

@paulkneale8293 5 ай бұрын

thank you

@volli56 Жыл бұрын

I'm used to larger, corded routers kzfaq.infoUgkxfQ5_mgwq6PcudJvAH25t-I4D-3cTPz4z so this was a different experience for me. Basically, this is an incredibly sweet machine, fits well in the hand, etc. It has slightly less power than I'm used to, but that's understandable. Maneuvering freehand takes some practice. These days, it's especially nice to be able to avoid power cords. This is above the level of a hobbyist but below a pro level.

@jamartin1 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!💜

@ZappninLLP Ай бұрын

Very helpful!

@rockler Ай бұрын

🙌

@fireworxz 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@A6Legit Жыл бұрын

5:02 this is gold

@kentparker6494 3 жыл бұрын

1/4" melamine is a good alternative to mdo. Tape doesn't stick to it and it glides over the router table very easily. Also, the edges are not quite as brittle so a template will last a long time

@bicivelo Жыл бұрын

Good video. I’m glad he didn’t go nuts with pushing rockler products. Makes me want to shop there more. Wait… what?! 😅

@greenghost6416 Жыл бұрын

"We got 'em boys"-Rockler😎

@guyh.4553 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris, very helpful to a novice. One question that I have is why 1/4" rather than 1/2"?

@rockler 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Guy, half-inch-thick MDF or plywood will work fine for template stock. Really, any thickness can be used for making templates, but the thinner the template material is, the faster and easier it will be to cut and smooth by sanding. Thicker stock than 1/2-in. offers no real benefits for template-making, and 1/4-in. material is really ideal -- thin enough to shape easily but thick enough to stand up to regular use.

@edreusser4741 3 жыл бұрын

I have a bunch of 1/8" baltic birch plywood. Is this stuff too thin to be used for templates? I can always get some 1/4" panels, but it is of course 2x as expensive...

@joe_ferreira Жыл бұрын

Carbon paper also helps a ton.

@rockler Жыл бұрын

Yes, that is also a great option!

@edreusser4741 3 жыл бұрын

sure be nice to add a link to the router bit you are using

@rockler 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Ed, you can find the router bit used in this video at www.rockler.com/2-flute-double-bearing-shear-flush-trim-bit-3-4-dia-x-1-1-2-cutter-x-1-2-shank

@reedjasonf Жыл бұрын

If you want to use a template guide set in the router, is there a way to under/oversize the template for the lip of the template guide?

@rockler Жыл бұрын

Hi Jason Reed, Please reach out to our product support team at 1-800-260-9663 or support@rockler.com. They'll be able to assist you. Thank you

@matthewmolina642 Жыл бұрын

Is 3/16 material too thin for templatesl? I have a bunch of it in my scrap pile.

@rockler Жыл бұрын

That should be just fine for templates. Just needs to be thick enough for the bearing of a router bit to follow. Have a great day

@rjgarcia9371 2 жыл бұрын

Why would rockler sell cardboard templates you have to then transfer and make yourself, instead of giving you the rigid templates to begin with?

@rockler 2 жыл бұрын

We do sell cardboard and MDF templates for several of our templated plans. The cost varies depending on the material chosen.

@keith7630 3 ай бұрын

Tough crowd.

@allivanaip 3 жыл бұрын

Template Not temm plates!

@JohnLobert 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips. Can I ask why you start most of your sentences with the word "now"? Rather strange speech pattern.

@KodieS 4 жыл бұрын

Record yourself speaking/presenting and you'll pick up on a lot of odd speech patterns. Everybody has their own thing.

@timeforfacts732 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative video, but man, is it PAINFUL to hear "template" being mispronounced so many times.