How to make custom sized router templates | Make repeatable and accurate cuts with your router

I needed to rout a small pickup cavity for this 3 string Cigar Box Guitar I'm working on and none of my pickup templates fit this little humbucker. I decided to create a new template that fits this pickup. I drew it out based on the measurements, and cut it out on the scrollsaw. After some filing and sanding I now have a custom sized template that will last a long time. Making templates like this is a great way to get accurate and repeatable results when routing cavities for your project.
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[@jmkelly7710]

I'm literally here because I spend too much time routing out the back of clocks for the "movement" and just thought today-> "hey I should make a template for this!" I've never felt like I belonged more😅 Thanks!

[@jacquesmersereau4173]

Maybe I missed it but it appears you completely left out which bit to use and why and all that stuff which matters greatly imo.

[@Greg-tl8rj]

I like the amount of detail you gave in your video. Good work! Thank you for the help.

[@homebuiltshop]

Glad it was helpful!

[@binnsbrian]

I would have liked to see the template bit and how it worked.

[@homebuiltshop]

Doh, I should have thought of that. I'll have to do a short follow up. Sorry about that.

[@greg4272]

You could just attach straight edge guides by the lines and using a copying bearing router bit just router it out in one go. You would save the scroll sawing and filing process. The only places you need to go down to handwork is at the ears of the pick up. Faster, more precise.

[@2AChef-n-BBQ]

Glad it was the shop vac, for a minute there I thought you had a guest off cam😂🤣😂

[@homebuiltshop]

That crazy vacuum, its been screeching like that for a couple of years but it just keeps on going. Lol.

[@2AChef-n-BBQ]

@@homebuiltshop it's a beast

[@MakinSawdust]

*_Great video Jeff_*

[@homebuiltshop]

Thanks man!

[@mrkrause3]

Thanks for sharing!

[@PuffsDragon]

If I need to have the corners squared I will pencil mark them from the template then when done routing use a small saw of sorts to cut the corner. Good vid thanks.

[@homebuiltshop]

Yes, That's a great idea. I never thought of marking them right from the template.

[@rickculpepper709]

Yea more about the router bit

[@homebuiltshop]

I'll do a follow up about the bits.

[@SamSelim]

Nice, thanks

[@Mark_L]

Your template was exact size but how did you account for the bushing was my first thought. With a bit of thinking….. oh ya, flush trim bit. Stay curious.

[@tonyw2626]

Did I miss something there I didn’t see any guide bush you might as well just done it freehand

[@steveiv9250]

Great video. Quick question. When your making your template should you not be compensating for the router bits bushing / bearing ?

[@homebuiltshop]

I generally use a flush trim bit in my router. They cut exactly the same size as the template. If you use a bushing, then yes, you should compensate for whatever size you're using.

[@steveiv9250]

@@homebuiltshop thank you

[@oldmantwofour5561]

Ok. Curious. Who else spotted the Crimson Guitars oil bottle on the bench?

[@homebuiltshop]

Good Eye!

[@baylonaj]

Howaboot inset barn door pulls eh?

[@GNU_Linux_for_good]

09:13 Sure - but what guitarist will play the damn thing? Is it *Slash* ?