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How To Make Router Templates

How To Make Router Templates - My little 10w takes 6 passes very slow @ 100% to cut 5mm mdf. I've had master templates laser cut. Thank you all, for your suggestions. I use 1/4 polycarbonite (plexiglass) for my templates. The upside is you only have to do it once cheers, brad That's why i was hoping to find accurate drawings. Make a template from 1/2 plywood. The template i'm going to make will be about 1 square foot, with many many different sweeping curves. If you build this design, mr. Wandel's plans were built around a bosch colt palm router.

If you use any other type of router, as i did, all you have to do is keep the same center point for the router, which is clearly laid out in the 1:1 drawings that come with the plans, and resize this part to fit the router you are using. Use the master once to make a working template, then use the working template to create any additional ones. I was also going to ask if you’ve considered a laser. I've made a lot of router templates, usually using hardboard, and they all were a pita to get perfect. My little 10w takes 6 passes very slow @ 100% to cut 5mm mdf. The upside is you only have to do it once cheers, brad I'd also like it to sand quickly so i can file/sand it to shape. I have a 1/4 sheet of plexiglass that i was planning to use and want to make sure i have the accurate hole pattern for each of the routers. If you are hand drawing them, a compass works well. The template i'm going to make will be about 1 square foot, with many many different sweeping curves.

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What I'd Like Is Something Dense Enough That It Doesn't Dent Or Flex.

I've made a lot of router templates, usually using hardboard, and they all were a pita to get perfect. I use adobe illustrator to draw all my templates. If you use any other type of router, as i did, all you have to do is keep the same center point for the router, which is clearly laid out in the 1:1 drawings that come with the plans, and resize this part to fit the router you are using. A spindle sander would help a lot, or even a belt sander if available.

I've Had Master Templates Laser Cut.

None of which appeals to me. The upside is you only have to do it once cheers, brad Use the master once to make a working template, then use the working template to create any additional ones. Was also hoping to use my laser to mark and cut out each router's holes on the plate.

In The Meantime, Can Anyone Tell Me What The Best Material Is To Make A Router Template Out Of?

I'd also like it to sand quickly so i can file/sand it to shape. Thank you all, for your suggestions. I was also going to ask if you’ve considered a laser. I have actually used my laser several times to make router templates.

If You Are Hand Drawing Them, A Compass Works Well.

My little 10w takes 6 passes very slow @ 100% to cut 5mm mdf. Wandel's plans were built around a bosch colt palm router. I bought a 4x8 sheet a while back when i needed to make a bunch of drawer dividers and the left over has kept me in router templates for a while. Mark template with any round item like a jar top.

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