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template tom · 02-19-2007, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by challagan

Tom, I can see it now. Basically you need to make a large template holder first that will fit the larger item and then make the template itself. So what size of bit are you using in the router?

Corey

Corey
That is quite correct
The cutter size used when routing the chair backs was a 10mm straight cutter, but of course I can use a great range of cutter sizes because I have access to a 40mm Guide. When I am routing the front legs for the chair next week I will be using a 33mm Dish cutter as an example.
Tom

Hamlin · 02-19-2007, 06:03 PM

Noticing that the bit IS sticking way up in the air, however, anyone notice the bearing on the bottom side of the bit? Other than using a shorter style of bit or as Tom would use, guides, what else is there? Only other thing I noticed not in the pic. is, where's the guide pin?

**Bob** · 02-19-2007, 07:46 PM

Okay Tom, you have stired the waters of my curiosty. I would like to know more about templates and what is involved in making them. Is there anything you can point me too that explains the process of making a template? Perhaps a "how to" article or something?

Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.

template tom · 02-19-2007, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob N

Okay Tom, you have stired the waters of my curiosty. I would like to know more about templates and what is involved in making them. Is there anything you can point me too that explains the process of making a template? Perhaps a "how to" article or something?

Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.

Bob
That's what I am all about. Introducing new routing techniques. Have a look at the sticky 'Introduction to the use of template guides'
Keep in touch
Tom

**challagan** · 02-19-2007, 08:25 PM

Tom, i would like to see more on how you design a template and bring it to the final template ready to use in your holder etc. Materials, tools used to make the template, design etc.

Corey

template tom · 02-19-2007, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hamlin

Noticing that the bit IS sticking way up in the air, however, anyone notice the bearing on the bottom side of the bit? Other than using a shorter style of bit or as Tom would use, guides, what else is there? Only other thing I noticed not in the pic. is, where's the guide pin?

Ken
You had a good question there, re 'Where is the Guide Pin?'
Here is my explanation why the guide pin is not required in this instance
The template is longer than the material and the bearing will be guided by this extension and give a firm lead-in.

Note; In spite of thorough understanding the method shown it is not the method I would use. I will post some information if any interest is shown by members, as I do require to make some drawings to illustrate how I would produce such templates.

Tom

template tom · 02-19-2007, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by challagan

Tom, i would like to see more on how you design a template and bring it to the final template ready to use in your holder etc. Materials, tools used to make the template, design etc.

Corey

Corey
Have a look at the sticky 'Introduction to the use of the template guides' where the making of a simple template is illustrated.
Tom

curiousgeorge · 02-19-2007, 11:59 PM

I for one would really like to see some drawings and pictures on your processes Tom. I'm what you might call a visual type person and can learn faster by seeing. Thank you for taking the time to teach a bunch of hard headed Yanks.

template tom · 02-23-2007, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by curiousgeorge

I for one would really like to see some drawings and pictures on your processes Tom. I'm what you might call a visual type person and can learn faster by seeing. Thank you for taking the time to teach a bunch of hard headed Yanks.

George have you had a look at the Sticky at the top of the page. Or you may find some information on one of the blogs I have been trying out
Tom

curiousgeorge · 02-23-2007, 05:23 PM

Thanks Tom. I printed your Introduction To Template Guides and if I can find time this weekend will attempt the picture frame. If successful I will post some pics... if not I will just try again. I have plenty of MDF laying around the shop.

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curiousgeorge Registered User Supreme Forum King Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Fort Worth,Texas USA First Name: George Posts: 1,588 View curiousgeorge's Gallery	Report This Post! Thanks Tom. I printed your Introduction To Template Guides and if I can find time this weekend will attempt the picture frame. If successful I will post some pics... if not I will just try again. I have plenty of MDF laying around the shop. __________________ George For those who haven't already done so... PLEASE! PLEASE! Fill in your first name and location in your profile. I like to know who you are and where you are from. If you don't want me to know who you are, then I don't want to talk to you.
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