Router Bits for Cutting Templates and Patterns | Rockler Skill Builder

Using templates is one of the best ways to make multiple identical parts. There are a few types of router bits that are used to cut out parts using a template as a guide. Learn which type of router bit is best for cutting templates and patterns.

[fishtuationaqua]

Great video! short and direct. I'm about to start my squaredrop camper. Thank you!

[mikkosutube]

if you are cutting thick material then the pattern bit is best because you can make multiple passes that would otherwise cause a lot of pressure on the workpiece..the first pass is also the one that most likely will cause tearout on the surface, but with a starting shallow pass you car significantly reduce this problem. Imagine like cutting thick wood with a circular saw..a few passes at one inch is less likely to burn and ruin the blade than one pass at three inches..also with a pattern bit you can cut pockets that would otherwise be impossible with the other two style of flush trim bits

[eladsinay]

can a bearing be put on any type of bit? also, can a bearing be put on top or bottom of any bit if i was to buy a bearing kit? lastly, can you discuss template thickness and how to determine that? Im routing 1 inch deep dato into 1-1/2 thick wood with 1-1/8 diameter template bit. i have to make a few passes to get to the 1 inch depth so if the template was thin, wouldnt the bearing have nothing to ride on? how do you solve this?

[stephenkosloff]

hi - im looking for a trim bit that cuts a flange or lip on bottom - so the bearing is at the top, im trimming plastic formed items - an alphabet letter that needs a flange on it when cut out to it can be glued on a flat surface and look like a 3d letter afterwards - looked everywhere - so imagine a non flush trim bit with a smaller diameter shaft than the top bearing - thanks

[roypittelko]

Can some one tell my why this happen. porter cable router 690 27, 500 rpms A Yionic 2.50" 1/2" shank Flush trim top And bottom bearing bit in a router table when I turn the router on It sounded like it was about to blow up . I put a 1/4" shank back in the router and it ran nice . Whats going on here.