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| >>Professional Range Multi Panel Template Multi Frame and Panel Template Multi Cabinet Template Face Frame Template | >>Knockdown Fittings 35mm Hinge Template *Cam dowel Template | >>Joinery *Mortise Template Rounded Mortise Template Ellipse Template Dovetail Template *Finger joint Template Tenon Template | >>Design and Detail Router fence scale Grid Template Flute Template *Cutting List | >>Carpentry Stair Template Rafter Template | >>Assemblies Shaker Box Template (IN DEVELOPMENT) Picture frame Basic frame and panel Cabinet Template 3D Quick Cabinet |
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Multi Panel Template Design and proportion a group of panels. Ideal for planning panels made from coloured MDF or tiles.Download example (PDF) | |
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Multi Frame and Panel Template Design and proportion frame and panel assemblies, like doors. Generates a full cutting list.Download example (PDF) | |
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Multi Cabinet Template Size, proportion and generate a cutting list for a set of cabinets. Perfect for designing built-in cabinets with drawers, shelves and doors. The example project file below contains an overview of a set of built-in wardrobes (overview.pdf) together with detailed drawings, cutting plans and cutting lists for constituent cabinets.Download example (PDF) | |
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Face Frame Template Make plans for face frames quickly. Perfect for making a cutting list for your Festool Domino or Pocket Hole Jig.Download example (PDF) | |
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35mm Hinge Template 35mm cup hinge. | |
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Cam dowel Template Minifix cam and connecting bolt. How to use this template | |
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Mortise Template Mortise template plans. The completed template will show the final cutout, the cutout for a router template and construction lines to help you actually make the template. Use whatever router bit and collar you have handy.Download example (PDF) | |
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Rounded Mortise Template A mortise template plan with rounded ends - perfect for cutting mortises for handles and other hardware. You control the curvature to get just the fit you need.Download example (PDF) | |
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Ellipse Template Ellipse template plan. Useful on a small scale for fitting furniture hardware. Useful on a large scale routing picture frames and tables.Download example (PDF) | |
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Dovetail Template Through dovetail template plans. You have complete control over the size, material widths, spacing. Calculates layouts for both handcut and router use.Download example (PDF) How to use this template (Hand cutting) How to use this template (Scrollsaw) | |
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Finger joint Template Finger/comb joint template plans. You have complete control over the size, material widths, spacing. A very quick template to use. Calculates layouts for both handcut and router use.Download example (PDF) How to use this template (Router) How to use this template (Scrollsaw) How to use this template (Modelling in Styrofoam) How to use this template (Hand tools) | |
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Tenon Template Simple tenon template plan. The completed template will show the final cutout, the cutout for a router template and construction lines to help you actually make the template. Use whatever router bit and collar you have handy.Download example (PDF) Features of this template How to use this template | |
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Router fence scale Draws a scale for a pivoting router table fence. A pivoting router fence is probably the simplest moveable fence you can make for a router table. This template enables you to position the fence a precise distance from the the router cutter-great for joinery, fluting and so on.Download example (PDF) How to use this template | |
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Grid Template Grids of squares, holes and perspective. Ideal for sketching out design ideas.Download example (PDF) | |
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Flute Template Calculates and makes a template for evenly spaced flutes/grooves. Useful for decorative effects and items like sink drainers.Download example (PDF) How to use this template | |
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Cutting List Cutting List and Cutting Plan. Get the best utilisation out of sheet material. Calculates total area used, number of sheets required, weight and makes a cutting plan. Also generates a file for driving a CNC router or Beam SawDownload example (PDF) | |
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Stair Template Calculates rise, going and number of treads for a flight of stairsDownload example (PDF) | |
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Rafter Template Calculates rafter lengths and layout for hipped roofDownload example (PDF) | |
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Shaker Box Template (IN DEVELOPMENT) A Shaker oval box featuring the signature 'swallowtail' pattern. This template can also be used for making a Shaker style basket. Specify the height,width and depth and we'll work out the sizes of the parts to cut.Download example (PDF) | |
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Picture frame Mitred picture frames, calculates dimensions of frame and art. | |
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Basic frame and panel Basic frame and panel template using choice of mortice and tenon, mitred or butt joineryDownload example (PDF) | |
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Cabinet Template Specify the height,width and depth for a cabinet and we'll work out the sizes of the parts to cut. Select the joinery to join the parts and we'll work out the joint dimensions too.Download example (PDF) | |
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3D Quick Cabinet Design basic cabinets interactively with our 3D Cabinet Designer | |
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