Router Butterfly Template

Router project templates and aids.

Router butterfly template. All it takes is a set of router accessories and some 14 in. Using our optional router inlay kit simply attach template to material with double faced tape rout out both the male and female cuts the female cuts will require a chisel to square up the corners and glue in place. Each template gives your router a stable flat surface to run on while your spiral bit and inlay bushing guide not included allow you to cut the inlay and recess with the same template. Made from tough shatter resistant pvc material for long life.

Making your own butterfly template is not that hard but it has a lot of drawbacks. Plywood or hardboard to make your own template. This template is made from tough thick acrylic for longevity and perfect fitting inlays. Size the template so you can clamp it to the workpiece with room for the router to move between the clamps.

Install the router bit that comes with the inlay kit in your routers subbase. You need to have the bushing set to make this work. The technique is very easy to learn. It is strongly recommended that a plunge router be used for routing inlays.

However as long as you use the template router bushing either removable collar it should work. Made from sturdy acrylic 14. Making butterfly inlay keys with your router step 1. Includes a two piece template guide bushing a 916 diameter removable collar and a 18 diameter spiral up cut bit 14 shank notice.

Verify that your router plate accepts a bushing. For the tool chest we cut the butterfly pattern into a 6x12 template. Any deviation in the template is magnified in the cut and most materials are easily damaged by the router guide bushing making more imperfections as you use your template. Inlays in your project can bring your finished piece to a whole new creative level.

Well start by cutting the mortise. Our bowl and tray templates make it easy to create party trays for those that like to entertain friends and family. With your woodworking router you can make all sorts of creative projects. Butterfly template makes 7 different size inlays from 1 1116 x 1 to 3 34 x 2 716.

Making butterfly inlay with a plunge router is a good example. From bowls and trays to cabinet doors to signs inlays and project accents infinity cutting tools has all of the router accessories you need. Select a butterfly key template with an opening large enough to completely cover. This template allows you to make 7 decorative butterfly inlays from 1 1116 to 3 34 in length.

You can mill the. Butterflies appear to bind two pieces of wood together but theyre really just for show and are only 18 in. You must have the inlay bushingin order to use the template to cut the onset and the matching dutchmanbutterfly.