I’ve been doing it wrong…
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In a previous video, I explained a very detailed (yet way too complicated) process for making router trays. What can I say, it was my first time! The process worked great, but there were just too many bits, steps, and tools involved. Since then, I’ve made a lot more serving trays using my router templates. And with that, gained a lot more experience and came up with a much simpler process. You don’t need a bandsaw and you don’t need a router table. Just a handheld router and a jig saw!
►GET THE ROUTER TEMPLATE:
· USA: https://www.diymontreal.com/product/round-swirl-3-serving-tray-router-template/
· Canada & International: https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1574024280/
All my router templates:
· USA: https://www.diymontreal.com/product-category/router-templates/
· Canada & International: https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/diymontreal?section_id=44184041
►TOOLS & MATERIALS USED (affiliate links):
· Template tape https://amzn.to/3rzCkcf
· Bosch router https://amzn.to/3rP7H2I
· Acrylic sheet for router base https://amzn.to/4446dPq
· Forstner bits https://amzn.to/3M5JSe3
· Jigsaw scrolling blades https://amzn.to/3QpaObj
Router bits:
· Flush trim plunge bit https://amzn.to/472WRFL
· Bowl & tray bit https://amzn.to/3DP4Zgk
· 3-flute flush trim bit https://amzn.to/46ySZMG
· Roundover bit https://amzn.to/3Odvr8j
Sanding:
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· Anti-slip drawer liner https://amzn.to/45zYGZy
Finish:
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►CHAPTERS
0:00 An easier way to make router trays
0:33 Make blank
0:45 Trace the template
1:01 Cut with a jigsaw
1:52 Remove waste with a Forstner bit
3:12 Carve inner pocket with a router
6:25 Flush the outer circle with a router
7:43 Round over edges
8:31 Sanding
9:15 Apply finish
9:37 Get the router templates
