Making and Using Router Templates - Rockler Demo

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.

[MichaelDonovanOOMDO]

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

[mindyhall]

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

[ixholla]

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!

[marinespirit]

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

[geoffkelly]

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

[razco]

Great video! Thanks for all the information.

[ALegit]

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

[kentparker]

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

[vonclap]

Well thought out, useful advice (UK carpenter)

[jobaecker]

Superb tips and well done video - thanks!

[pdwoodwerkz]

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.

[bobross]

Very helpful for this woodworking newb. Thanks.

[bicivelo]

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

[guyh.]

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

[reedjasonf]

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?

[edreusser]

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

[matthewmolina]

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

[rjgarcia]

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

[JohnLobert]

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

[timeforfacts]

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