How to Use Templates for Woodworking Projects - Flush Trim Bit VS. Guide Bushing

[@boatsport88]

Also not mentioned here - A template is wayyyy easier to replace than an expensive piece of hardwood. I like making templates to get the shape just right with no stress. If the shape is wrong I can just throw out the template and start over!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Yes! I should have mentioned that! Excellent point.

[@jeffk464]

I can't cut anything straight in my low end shop. I get a straight edge and a router and get perfection. I think the router is critical to an amateur shop. I've got to try this template stuff.

[@kyleteodecki7478]

might be worth exploring with some wood working, but ive grown accustomed to doing test cuts on my home built cnc with a mix of parrafin wax and low density polyethylene (disposable grocery bags). as long as i keep my machine clean of other stuff, i can collect all the chip and my test cuts and re-melt them into new stock.

[@frankfossi629]

Winner of a video, I have been researching "door woodworking" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you heard people talk about - Denia Diyictoria Bulldozer - (search on google ) ? Ive heard some awesome things about it and my partner got cool success with it.

[@boatsport88]

3x3Custom - Tamar Thanks! These videos absolutely rock in every single way! Keep it up!

[@scotttovey]

This is the first time someone explained the grain with a visual illustration I could actually see on video. 😎👍 100 👍.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Yes! Awesome to hear!

[@ARepublicIfYouCanKeepIt]

Yes, Tamar's explanation of conventional vs. climb cutting was one of the best available.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

John Coloe awesome to hear!

[@MrMikebiggs]

Finally!! Someone makes a good easy to understand instruction in using a guide bushing!!! Omg I'm a guitar builder getting into cutting my own bodies and necks and routing and this is the only damn video that explains it. Thank you!!!!!

[@davidmurray1187]

Thank you for a great educational video. I've worked with wood for 60 years, but still learned something new from you. Keep up the exceptional work and sharing your knowledge.

[@wayphun72]

One thing I love about your material is that you are simply teaching and doing your best to make instructional content. At no point does it feel like you are trying to pull the wool over our eyes and trick us into watching some cheesey infomercial like JK-M does...you remain true to the instructional value of your topic and it comes off sincere and not manipulative. Love your work Tamar!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Glad to hear! Thanks so much!

[@momphard]

The keep-a-tail on the 2-sided tape thing ... life changing!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Awesome. It’s really such a great trick

[@kenday7942]

You do a very good job explaining things in a clear and logical manner.

[@guermeisterdoodlebug7980]

Easy on the ears, easy on the eyes. I often say the quality of your videos - content, organization, and delivery - are tops.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks so much!

[@TexKP]

She’s very pretty too.

[@princefox2009]

She explains and demonstrates so well, I'm so glad I found this channel. Excellent teaching skills!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

So awesome to hear! Thanks!

[@travel734]

Thank you for the clear explanation. I am starting to teach my son woodworking and your videos are a great "teacher's aid".

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Awesome to hear!

[@AngieWilliamsDesigns]

Great content. I know this is an older video. But I love when I search a subject and I see a content creator come up that I know will give me the info that I need. Thanks!

[@cbsos4u1952]

When a friend asks, can you make me one exactly the same, you will wish you had made template. Great videos full of great info. Thanks

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Haha yup! Another great reason!

[@mikedeafenbaugh5984]

Tamar, your tip for ripping away the tape while leaving the backing is so simple and awesome! This is one of those "why didn't I think of that" types of situations :-)

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Haha! I might have seen it somewhere but it just made sense to me!

[@markalbano1851]

I’m new to wood working and learning a lot of what to do and not to do on KZbin. Your videos are the most helpful, by far! I really appreciate the time you take to explain thing in detail. Thank you! Looking forward to more good stuff from you.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks so much! Glad you like it!

[@allanh4803]

The reason I come here to watch and learn from you Tamar is that you teach us through a common sense approach. I can never disagree with your way and approach of getting the best result. Thank You.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Awesome to hear! Thanks!

[@alanbarnhill930]

Hope you make a coffee for your mailman some morning! Templates are how I decorate my shop.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Ha! That’s a great idea! And same!

[@frederikmare9002]

If YOU were my teacher, I would have got distinctions in ALL my subjects!!! (you missed your occupation, you have the ability to make things crystal clear for everyone)!!! Thanks for a FANTASTIC VIDEO!!! The way you explains things makes it so clear and simple!!! Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us!!! 👍👍👍 🌹

[@Zogg1281]

Awesome video. I've always been confused about grain direction when using a router, your explanation was perfect, thank you 👍

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Awesome. Glad it was helpful.

[@retiredtom1654]

Your clarity and demonstrations make for a good learning experience... WELL DONE!

[@leehaelters6182]

Tamar, maybe mention that an interesting feature of those advanced router bits has to do with shear angle. They were developed for automated cutting of sheet goods with veneers or other skins. The reason for the complicated shape is to allow the shearing cut to press the veneer flat to the substrate on both top and bottom, rather than lifting or splintering. Benefits can apply to solid stock also, as long as the pilot bearing is positioned to place the stock center in proximity of the middle of the flutes. This bears on the thickness of your template.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

I didn’t actually know that. Thanks for the info. I don’t know the science behind it, just know that the end product is better. Ha

[@BBWunny]

Thank you soooo much for the way you explain things, breaking them down with illustrations and not assuming that we know all the different terminologies. You are an excellent teacher. I am a guy and could listen to you all day. I was wondering if I should buy bushings but didn't know what they were for. You not only gave an informative answer, but you gave other options and explained what a pattern bit was. I don’t like searching through 20 KZbin videos to understand 1 thing. I will watch your videos first from now on. Actually, I am going to go and watch all of your videos now... binge-watching time! Keep up the good work!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Awesome to hear! Hope you enjoy!

[@andrewwappner5968]

If you use 2” blue tape, aligning it for the CA glue is a way easier prospect and you only need a few dots along the tape in the center of it.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Still more fussy than double sided tape. I use it in a pinch. But it’s not my go to.

[@JosVanWeesel]

I've only seen a few of your videos now, but every single time your explanations and examples have been so much better than similar videos on a topic. I will definitely subscribe and keep coming back! Thank you!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Wow, thanks!

[@saucetguitars]

Quick tip to make aligning the blue tape easier when using the blue tape and CA glue method: make the length of the tape a bit longer than the length of the template. It'll overhang a bit on each side, which lets you align the blue tape on the work piece.

[@MrBrewzr]

I’m a newbie woodworker these tips are awesome, they might seem obvious to experienced woodworkers, but a lot of new stuff for me. Thanks

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Awesome to hear

[@PrinceWesterburg]

I like the way the thunder started when you demoed using CS glue - someone upstairs apparently agrees! ;o)

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Hahahah! It was an insane storm

[@icopilot2153]

New to a router. Table saws / miter saws for a few years. Many simple projects: stools, tables, kids chests ... Now graduating to routers. They seemed simple for a math grad. They are not for me. Your video was an inspiration. Thank you very much for your contribution to the un-washed. Kevin

[@curtissnowden6029]

Thank you for the good information on templates. Once again you did great in presenting and explaining.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

So awesome to hear! Thanks!

[@ARepublicIfYouCanKeepIt]

Hey Tamar, different strokes for different folks. I've used the painter's tape and CA glue "trick" for years for two reasons: 1) To minimize items I need to stock (and potentially run out of). 2) Because painter's tape and CA glue are *always* available in my kit. Your point of alignment is valid. I do one of two things to fix this situation, depending on consumables I have within easy reach: 1) Use wide tape on the stock and narrow tape on the template. Apply CA glue to the middle of the narrow tape on the template and spray activator on the tape on the stock to be milled. 2) Lay down two adjacent strips of tape on the stock and a single strip on the template. Apply dabs of CA glue near the centerline of alternating tape strips on the stock to be milled and spray activator on the tape on the template. These methods work every time for me, with no CA glue contamination on either the template or stock. With that said, everyone needs to do that with which they're most comfortable and confident. As for flush trim bits vs. guide bushings, the former require lubrication, while the latter are maintenance-free. Dry lubricant is best. Alternatively, light machine oil is acceptable. Just a drop or two on a regular basis will keep bearing failure at bay. The key I find to guide bushings is to use the proper sized bushing for the bit. The Milescraft TurnLock baseplate (t.ly/9SSf) I use makes changing guide bushings fast, easy and tool-free. Simply twist the bushing to lock and unlock from the base. The product also comes with a variety of guide bushings, as well as a centering tool for precise alignment of the base to the router (usually a one-time affair). Using the properly sized guide bushing for the cutter means that I always account for a 1/16" offset for my templates (half the difference between the guide bushing O.D. and the cutter diameter). Works perfectly every time! Lastly, as I have access to a flatbed CNC, I model my templates and create tool paths for them, accounting for the 1/16" offset for the guide bushing. I then use the templates and hand routers to batch out precision parts in much less time than it would take to cut on the CNC.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks for the info! If that's what works for you, that's great! I just wanted to explain to ppl why it doesn't work for me. I don't plan on switching bc I love my double sided tape and everything you mentioned just sounds too fussy for me! I'll check out that guide bushing kit!

[@ARepublicIfYouCanKeepIt]

@@3x3CustomTamar Hopefully my comment didn't come across as an attempt to get you or others to do things the way in which I do. I firmly believe that everyone should do what works for them. I only wanted to describe the methods I use most frequently. I have nothing against double-sided tape. As for the Milescraft TurnLock baseplate and bushings, I swear by it! Again, only a recommendation of products that have and do work for me. I love your content, Tamar. I can only hope that comes across. You are helping so many with the information you present in such an approachable manner.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

John Coloe I got it! You were just saying what works for you like I was saying what works for me. Live and let live. Ha!

[@The_Mr._Biscuit]

I like making "disposable" templates out of cheap MDF, but if I need something to last, like a guitar body template, I prefer 3/8" Plywood as a Master template.

[@richardmark4385]

Just loves the way she simplifies a procedure and loves the tools you use

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Glad you like it!

[@fermp3690]

Winnie-the-Pooh's leg template. Nice 😁

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Hahaha!

[@diybuildandlife207]

This was one of the best examples of using a guide bushing. I am new to using a router and was very confused on the usage. Now I understand the objective of the guide bushing is to make templates.

[@kevin_delgado]

re: painters tape. I keep multiple widths of the stuff on hand. Dead useful for many applications, and would potentially alleviate the alignment issue for CA gluing. Other tape options can pull fiber, which is much worse than the glue in my opinion.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

The tape I use doesn’t pull any fibers. If that works for you great! It just doesn’t work for me.

[@kevin_delgado]

@@3x3CustomTamar It does largely depend on the type of wood. Is the stuff you used in the video the same as you have linked in the description from Woodcraft (spectape)?

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Kevin Delgado yes spectape is what I use. And I have never had an issue with any wood species I work with.

[@kevin_delgado]

@@3x3CustomTamar Cool, thanks, I'll give it a try.

[@bwanna43]

You are just wonderful and smart, I like to follow your videos and I'm learning a lot. Here from France we have a big respect on you, thanks for your generosity for teaching and sharing. Please keep this way 🙏

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Awesome to hear! Thanks so much!

[@neilf4128]

Devil's advocate here (not all that important). I overcame the blue tape alignment issues by applying CA glue to one side of the tape, then with accelerator, I applied the other strip of tape, upside down, (sticky side up), directly to the 1st. strip of tape, then workpiece to sticky side up, strip of tape. Now both work pieces are secured together. I hope this helps. But otherwise, nevermind.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

That still just seems way fussier than Apply tape. Done. Ha

[@neilf4128]

@@3x3CustomTamar Yah. You might be right. Also, I like the way you have your double sided tape ready for use with the paper tab. Like I said, I only brought it up for the argument. I actually use double sided tape myself, most time. I love your show and keep up the great work.

[@tombrophy9223]

I tried using a template on one of my projects last year and I had more of an explosion than tear out. Scared the crap out of me as it was a smaller piece I was routing. I swore not to use a template again and just make each individual piece separate. More work and not as accurate, but made me feel more comfortable. Your video has made it look easy and with good explanation of the grain and climb routing. I will definitely look into those pattern bits to make work easier. I find your videos to be very helpful because you do explain the details. Thanks again for an informative channel.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Yeah.... it’s a scary moment for sure! The key is to leave a really little material left over. And go with the grain

[@johnsmilie]

I love your double sided tape trick to leave part of the tail. Genius! Great videos!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

It makes it go super quick! Thanks!

[@SteifWood]

yes, i normally use 2 sec to cut and attach the tape first and then curse for another 10 min to peel off the paper,,, so the probably the smartest lil trick ive seen for ages, kudos

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Stiff Wood hahah! I used to do the same

[@michealwynter7131]

Always tear the tape, NEVER cut with knife or scissors. If you forget to leave a tail you can still pull the backing off with relative ease. I made that mistake ONCE :)

[@billnicoski7158]

Your enthusiasm and knowledge make your Video's enjoyable. Thanks for the incite into router templates and the different methods and bits.

[@bobdots5974]

Excellent point about using templates to avoid having to do excessive sanding - something I never thought about before but it makes so much sense! Thanks.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

It really changed the way I work. Also better to mess up a piece of MDF than an expensive piece of wood

[@mikep3813]

I've been a machinist for the past 20 years and all I do is climb mill. I have just gotten into woodworking and never understood why everyone was telling me to use my router backwards from what I was used to while at work cutting metals. Thanks for setting me straight Tamar! Also, congrats on the new band saw, the excitement you have for it definitely shows through in this video 😄

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Ha! That was probably really confusing for you. And yeah! I’m am so thrilled with my bandsaw!!! Can’t wait to put it to good use!

[@jeremyspecce]

Yeah, with milling both the tool and the workpiece are firmly held and your feed rate is carefully mechanically controlled. Even with a router table only one of those is true, the workpiece is essentially free to go whichever way it receives the strongest push from, and when you climb cut that push often comes from the router. I DO use climb cutting occasionally, when I know the opposite will result in tear out, but I do so as shallow as possible, with as much of a firm grip and fully prepared for the router to try and fight back.

[@willkern6753]

Been LOVING your videos. You have no idea how helpful they can be and it's so enjoyable learning from the assortment of awesome woodworkers out there. Thanks!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

So awesome to hear!

[@scottfield598]

My favorite KZbin channel, thanks Tamar you are a real inspiration to newer woodworkers

[@3x3CustomTamar]

So awesome to hear! Thanks!

[@z06doc86]

Tamar, you are a very articulate excellent teacher. Beautiful woman as well. I learn something new or better with each video. Thank you so much for helping me become a better woodworker. 👍👍

[@janschoice3855]

You are the woodworker that I love looking at most. When I retire I will also do more woodworking! Make more video's, please! 😘🌷

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks!

[@janschoice3855]

@@3x3CustomTamar Our cat died, and now I am sitting with a cat flap in the door. Do you have any suggestions for closing a hole in a door? it is solid wood.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Jan's Choice I’ve never had to do anything like that. Maybe fill it in with a solid piece and then just place nice trim around it?

[@janschoice3855]

@@3x3CustomTamar I think I can do that! Thanks! 🌷

[@jeremyspecce]

Jan's Choice I’m so sorry! Before filling that hole, maybe consider adopting another cat, there are so many right now that need homes!

[@davidvangeytenbeek8239]

Great explanations of template routing. I like to use templates for “one off” projects, because there is always someone who wants one the same when they see a piece I’ve made.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Haha! That’s another positive!

[@bobnicholas5994]

Lots of great advice as usual. You are very thorough and don't simply go over things superficially. Thks

[@3x3CustomTamar]

So awesome to hear. Glad you found it useful!

[@AngeloBommarito]

You are very relatable to beginning woodworkers and I appreciate your insight! Thank you for taking the time to explain things to us!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Awesome, thank you!

[@pedroreyes4670]

You make this things pretty understandable. That double sided tape looks like it works phenomenal. Can't wait for guitar related content, the guys from the build off are already having fun, throwing stuff at each other with the "trash talk" before they actually started building anything haha.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

It’s the best double sided tape I’ve tried! And yeah. It’s been pretty funny to see the smack talk. Ha

[@dojifly]

Many thanks for the tip using the double-sided tape. Saves me a lot of frustration.

[@l.rod2827]

Just ordered my flush trim bits, can't wait to try them out

[@systemtim]

Templates are great, I use them all the time, I have hundreds hanging in my shop from radius guides to cutouts of spacers for kitchen units. The time the take to make is well worth the time they same with repeating tasks. Great video.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Totally agree!

[@tomhostetter8516]

I just had a friend make me a template for a simple Cornhole board I'm going to build for my Deaf Brother in law, I only own a 1.25hp palm router and I've never used it before so what better way to learn than to cut a circle with it... thanks for the instruction always good to start the day out learning something new.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Awesome! That’s excellent place to start!

[@knotdavewalker]

All points are common sense. Well presented. Great trick for using double sided tape.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

👍👍

[@banjerlegs3051]

Congrats on the new bandsaw! So happy for you!!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks!! I can’t wait to put it to good use

[@richardwills7768]

Congrats on getting your new bandsaw Tamar... I always watch and like your videos...

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks! I can’t wait to put it to good use!

[@cristy1735]

Tamar congrats on that awesome bandsaw!! Love your videos! You explain things so well and always smiling and pleasant! Thank you for all you teach us!!!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

So glad you like them. Thanks! I can’t wait to put the bandsaw to good use!

[@martintheron1386]

An amazing spontaneous teacher

[@maximflor]

Great ! At last, a simple and thorough explanation regarding the flush bits. Thanks.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Awesome

[@jeremydooley7620]

So happy you got a new band saw!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

I can’t wait to put it to good use!

[@danielhanawalt4998]

Routing with the grain rather than against it is much better. I think that's what you meant with the lines showing the direction of the grain. If routing the ends of a board, rout close the opposite corner, or the one away from you, stop and put the router on that corner and pull it towards you. I like your idea of using templates when making multiple pieces. Makes it easier and quicker. Watching your video I noticed a mistake I made the other day trying to rout out round hole and not go all the way through a board. I tried free handing it. I finally got the holes done pretty good, but you can look at them and tell they aren't nearly perfect.

[@hwatsong]

Excellent video, I was just debating whether to do a template or not. Also As someone else said the best explanation of grain direction! Thanks you for taking the time to make the video.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Glad you liked it!

[@uncabro]

like always a great vid, so clean to watch and understand, do anyone else also relax? this were 15 peaceful and smart minutes

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Haha! So glad you enjoyed!

[@danieloraseanu]

I never understood how people can cut a thick piece of wood using a template and making multiple passes. Now I know: guide bushing. Thanks!

[@stevenperceval5928]

Awesome, clear and easy to follow tutorial, really enjoyed your candid explanation 😀

[@wolfganggosejacob779]

nice explanation of different ways to reach the target with advantages and disadvantages. thanks

[@tedtolentino4955]

yes, a very helpful and well explained video for us not familiar with templates, guides, and router bits. Thanks for sharing.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Awesome to hear

[@dannmarks]

Love your videos... I have gotten away from the double sided tape because it comes loose sometimes - just my experience. My wife uses hot glue all of time and set me up to use it as well. A small dab every so often and it works very well. The first time I used it I used a lot like the dab the size if a dime and then the glue stock so well it pulled the wood off the board. So I just now use drops of it. It comes off with a putty knife and an eraser. Anyways, food for thought. Cheaper and safer than tape IMO. Thank the wife on this one.

[@imstumped2052]

Best way to start a Friday morning

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Awesome

[@Snagglepuss1952]

Never considered a template for a one off job, but you make much sense and I’m keen to try it, also I have never seen those cool bits before I must find one. Many thanks again for a very useful video. Please stay safe, cheers from NZ

[@3x3CustomTamar]

I’m a huge template fan as you can tell. Ha. Also something I didn’t mention. It’s way better to mess up on MDF than your workpiece. Ha.

[@clydebalcom8252]

Congratulations on your new bandsaw.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks!!! So excited!

[@arlincustoms9702]

Thank you for editing out the saw noises. Quality video.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Glad you like it!

[@d__dunbar9123]

Awesome Video, and a NEW BANDSAW!! You must be pumped!! BTW... I 1000% agree on the double sided tape!! So much easier, and cleaner!!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks!! I’m so excited to put it to good use! And yeah! Double sided tape is my go to!

[@Baachus2012]

So I just recently made a purchase at the behest of my roommate. She told me about a Cricut. After looking into what the heck it even is and how it's used, I decided to buy it. It makes great templates out of card stock. You can use them to make wood templates if necessary or just for a straight transfer to the wood. There is also a big community for attaining and purchasing patterns, fonts, etc. Check it out if you haven't already.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

I thought it was just to cut on vinyl. I didn’t realize you can cut thicker materials

[@Baachus2012]

@@3x3CustomTamar If you buy the more expensive Cricut Maker, you have access to better blades and can cut bass and balsa wood into shape. I got a cheaper one, so I use cardstock first, transfer it to a piece of wood and trace. I can have a more permanent template by cutting it out of scrap wood ofc, but if it's not necessary, I don't waste more than I need to because of the cardstock template. As a side note, the maker can also cut leather if you ever wanted to branch out and add any leather to a woodworking project.

[@Martin1519]

I love watching your videos. I’ve been a wood worker for quite a while as well, and Your videos inspire me to want to record my own wood projects for my other channel. But man i can just imagine how much longer it takes to finish a project when your making a video with it.

[@jetah50]

one method is to just do the project then do a voice overlay so you aren't constantly stopping to talk and explain. however the talk and show is great for explanations such as these!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks so much! It definitely adds a ton of time to each project!

[@TheSuprahuman]

Speaking from experience the greatest minds runs on morning coffee :) Great informative vlog Tamar. Cheers

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Agreed! Haha! Glad you liked it. Thanks!

[@genelegate1308]

Thank you so much for the detailed tutorial relating to routing, grain direction, bushings, etc.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Glad you liked it!

[@milt8697]

Very informative as always April I just bought and restored an old Craftsman router table and have been looking for information on Advanced Techniques I've used routers before but I'm still a virgin when it comes to Advanced Techniques thanks again April

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks! But my names not April ☺️

[@milt8697]

@@3x3CustomTamar oh gosh im sorry i think the heat is frying my brain . Thanks again tho very informative

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Mark Gray haha! No worries

[@lloydpittonet]

With affixing templates, I completely agree. I do have a pain trying to find decent double sided tape (usually the stores I frequent only carry that foam stuff for hanging pictures or something. I have no idea why it exists) when I do find the tape I like, I prefer it for large templates because of exactly what you have explained. But I still use the tape CA glue method for thinner things as you've shown. Making guitars, you need as many tricks as you can get!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Yup! I like spectape. It’s the best

[@Josephfahrney]

You Rock, Tamar! Thanks for putting together such a useful video. I love all of our work, but this one was supremely helpful!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

So awesome to hear!

[@demonicsquid7217]

Just a tip with the CA glue and tape method. You don't have to put a piece of tape on both pieces of wood, just one piece, e.g. your template. Then you put CA on the first strip of tape, and place your second strip upside down across the first, and then put your template on your work piece. Personally I prefer using this method as I never get any residue from the tape and I've never been able to find double sided tape that doesn't leave something behind - if I could I'd definitely use double-sided!

[@AlfonsoFaustino]

I had to watch the off-set several times to really understand. The tip of using the the double-side tape is a useful tip.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Glad you got it. Ha

[@pemtax557]

What a good video ... as always, everything you explain just makes sense. BTW ... I've got a new router coming that will fit your new trim router jig, so my email is now added to the waiting list. So excited to get it all in hand and start playing with them. Thanks for all you do for the community ... it really does make woodworking that much more fun and fulfilling.

[@dwwoodbuilds]

Another great video! Very concise argument for templates. I can also see (for myself!) better to screwup on cheap template material and have a redo than to screwup on the expensive wood and have a redo. And yes, sanding sucks. As to the tape controversy, I agree with you. Jonathan Katz-Moses did a great video on this "Double Sided Tape VS The Blue Tape Trick" for anyone interested. His conclusion? Use the appropriate double-sided tape. Keep sharing the insights and knowledge!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Right! Mess up on MDF! I should have stressed that as well. JKM is the man. Ha

[@ahmedalajlan8989]

Appreciate and Thank so much for your vid’s always to the point and easy to understand the speed where you speak more than perfect not too slow (boring ) not too fast ( ..) God bless you

[@Nettle314]

I love your videos! After I discovered them everything has become so much more clear;) Thank you!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

I'm so glad!

[@aaudain1]

Always a pleasure 🙏 ☺️

[@rickbratto6167]

Aha, that very last portion of explanation regarding the bit that has a bearing on the top and on the bottom. I now understand, you can flip the work over and then re-adjust the router height to continue on! Thanks, I have a bit like that, and never really figured out “how / why” it could work!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Yup! It’s to account for grain direction when using templates

[@paul11273]

Good video. I learned a few things here. I will definitely look for those new pattern bits that eliminate tearout. Thanks!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Awesome.

[@stephenjeffreys4219]

Thanks for such a great video jam-packed with hints, tips and insights - every bit as stimulating as a good cup of coffee!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Haha! Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks!

[@cmar4076]

Congrats on the nice new bandsaw!! 👍🏻

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks! Can’t wait to put it to good use!

[@davidkelly256]

I just purchased one of those sailor cut beast bits from bit and bits and holy crap that thing is pricey! But I'm hoping it saves my hands from possible accident of catching the grain. That climb cut explanation was perfect! Thank you

[@3x3CustomTamar]

It’s really the best bit ever!

[@dawnabbott3783]

You are awesome! Thanks for for the clearest explanation on this topic. I also am also so glad that I have reassurance I did not made a mistake in buying a jigsaw….need to start somewhere 😃

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Glad you liked it!

[@biodieseler1]

I like the flush-cut of your gib! A thoroughly informative video, thank you.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Glad you liked it!

[@rosswaring2835]

Hey Tamar! Thanks for putting together such a helpful video. Your explanations are very clear.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Awesome to hear! Glad you liked it

[@ColoradoHiker]

My favorite woodworker!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

🤘🤘☺️

[@kenstewart687]

Great point on leaving a tail on the double sided tape. I use a double sided rubber/resin tape from Taylor Tools, not to aggressive and leaves no residue.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

It def makes it easier to peel away the backing! I never tried that one. But I do like Taylor tools!

[@ferdinandbasques7715]

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[@jamesoconnell6214]

Love your new band saw nice bit of kit.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

So excited to put it to good use!

[@neilrobertgrayson]

Really usefull video. Leaving the backer long on the DS tape I wont use because it allows me to waste time and practice all of my cussing vocabulary. Naaa ok you got me. It's a genius ideas which I will definitely be trying to remember to do. Best explanation of tearout I have seen also. Please keep sharing you knowledge and experience. Thankyou.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Hahaha so awesome to hear!