Templates by numbers

Using templates and the different types
A definition of what constitutes a template and jig and then how to use the various types of template
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Fitting a cam dowel
Cam dowels are an extremely popular knockdown fitting for joining cabinets together, especially in kitchens. Our template makes it easy to fit.
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Cutting Dovetail and Comb Joints (Finger Joint) with the Scrollsaw
With a Scrollsaw and our templates you can make dovetail and comb joints in minutes.
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Manufacturing case study
Man made materials, computer controlled saws and fully featured edgebanders are the key factors in making bespoke fitted furniture viable
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Why use a Router Insert Plate?
We give seven reasons why using a router insert plate in your router table design is a good idea.
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Router fence applications
Using a router fence scale opens up a fluting, sliding dovetail joints and other operations on your router table.
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Mortising door hinges
Mortising a door and frame to fit hinges.
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Education Case Studies
Read how the system has been used in schools.
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Router table ideas
Building a router table? Get some ideas here.
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Fitting a Trend Router Insert Plate
A very popular use for our templates. Fit your insert plate snugly and quickly.
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Cutting cabinet parts without a tablesaw
A Festool TS55 can be aligned on full size plans made with Templates by numbers to cut your cabinet parts directly.
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How a Master Cabinetmaker uses a Templates by numbers dovetail template plan
Our templates greatly simplify the task of cutting dovetails. Read how someone who is well versed in the dovetail found using the template
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Chest of drawers
Our design tools calculate drawer box progressions and the positions for drawer runners.
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Cutting sheet material squarely
Without a tablesaw, cutting sheet material squarely is a challenge. Read about a method that works well with the Festool TS55 saw and guide rail system
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Cutting a Comb Joint (Finger Joint) with a router
The Comb Joint template includes layout lines for a router guide bush/cutter combination. See how it works.
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We show some efficient ways to make templates for use with a range of tools.
How to make a router template
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End grain jig for routing dovetail and comb joints
A simple jig for use with our jointing templates (dovetail, finger joint)
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Features of a Templates by numbers template plan
Our templates and plans include a number of features intended to make the transistion from a paper plan to wood as quick as possible
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