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The 8 Best router templates of 2024

Are you trying to find router templates among various brands on the market but aren’t sure where to begin? To assist you in finding the right one, we’ve put together a list of the 7 best to help you pick the perfect one!

We investigated and evaluated a number of the top-selling router templates on the market in order to create our list of the best. Making a decision among the many options available is never simple. There are an infinite number of models available, each with a distinct price. And as you’ll find out, the best options aren’t usually the ones you imagine! This comparison is rich and relevant because of the numerous factors that were employed. You will find products featured in this ranking not only based on their pricing but also on their features and other customers reviews. To write this review, we completed 27 hours of research and did 24 router templates tests. You won’t need to pick products at random any more. If you’re unsure of what to look for, browse our list and consult the buying guide!

An overview of our top picks

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The best router templates you can buy today

No. 1
Acrylic Router Template,Puzzle Piece Serving Board Router Template for Charcuterie Home Kitchen Cutting Board Handle (Large)
  • Prenium Material: These Puzzle Piece Serving Board from 1/4" thick acrylic material, clear stencils for perfect placement, durable, and just the right thickness for reusable use.
  • Size:The Small Template is 5" wide by 5" tall. The Large Template is 9" wide by 9" tall.They are suitable sizes for cutting board handle.These are the perfect tool for replicating charcuterie board cutting board handles.
  • Usage:These laser cut acrylic Woodworking Templates are perfect for recreating this classic design. Designed to add on to your board in whichever direction you would like. The notches and tabs are symmetrical so you can flip or rotate your pieces and add in any direction.
  • They are reusable and are great for Home and smaller shops.
  • Easy To Use:A clear template allows for the perfect placement so you can include specific details in your board.Precision cut templates designed for woodworking,speed up your process and reduce your production time.
No. 2
Double Paw Print Router Template, Router Inlay Template,Woodworking Router Template Tracing Guide (5.75" x 4.75")
  • Prenium Material:The Paw Print Template is made from 1/4" thick acrylic material, clear stencils for perfect placement, durable, and just the right thickness for reusable use.
  • These inlay templates are specifically designed to cut out a cavity for resin/epoxy, not wooden inlays.
  • This is the perfect template to cut paw print inlays in cutting boards, charcuterie boards or virtually any other wooden project. Your dog loving friends and family will love your gifts with a special paw print inlay.
  • This template is laser cut from sheets of 6mm acrylic. It is the perfect tool for replicating paw print inlays. Use it as a router guide with your pattern router bit.
  • This template helps speed up the process and cuts down on your production time. It is a great tool for woodworkers and makers.
No. 3
Round 4 Pocket Valet Tray Router Templates, Clear Acrylic Template, Woodworking Router Template
  • Materials: clear acrylic
  • Size: Overall is 11.75" (29.85 cm) Diameter
  • This template is laser cut from sheets of 1/4’’ clear acrylic. It is the perfect tool for using as a router glide or tracing
  • A clear template allows for the perfect placement so you can include specific details in your board
  • Template comes with a clear film to protect them from being scratched during shipping
No. 4
Frienda 6 Pcs Charcuterie Board Template Acrylic Router Templates for Woodworking Handle Cutting Board Template Templates with 3 Pens Angled Curvy Tracing Stencils Guide Tools for Kitchen (Classic)
  • Enough to Use: you will receive 6 pieces of router templates, having 2 different sizes, about 9.84 x 7.87 inches/ 25 x 20 cm (5 pieces), and 7.68 x 8.43 inches/ 19.5 x 21.4 cm (1 piece), also equipped with 3 pieces of pens, easy to meet your various needs
  • Easy to Operate: the acrylic templates are easy to use, you only need to use the pen we provide to draw a shape along the edge of the template, and then cut the wood according to this shape to get a beautiful cutting board handle
  • Reliable Material: made of acrylic material, the charcuterie board template is sturdy and strong, measuring about 0.2 inches/ 5 mm in thickness, with a certain thickness, not easy to break or deform, suitable for long term use
  • Practical and Convenient: the cutting board template is easy to cut and shape charcuterie board handles, designed with clear films on both sides to avoid them from being scratched
  • Different Shapes: the guide tools have different shapes, such as straight handle and curved handle, you can choose a suitable shape according to your needs and preferences
No. 5
5 Pcs Acrylic Charcuterie Board Handle Template Clear Cutting Board Router Template Angled Curvy Triangle Woodworking Tracing Stencils Laser Cut Guide Tools (Classic Style)
  • Enough to Use: you will receive 5 pieces of router templates for woodworking in 3 styles, namely curve, line, and triangle, abundant in quantity, easy to meet your daily needs; The curve template is about 10 x 8 inch, the line template is about 10 x 8 inch, the triangle template has 3 sizes, namely 2 inch, 2.5 inch and 3 inch
  • Reliable Material: the charcuterie board template is mainly made of acrylic measuring about 1/8 inch in thickness, sturdy and reliable, not easy to break or deform; Please tear off the surface film before use, so you can have a better use experience
  • Easy to Use: the router stencils are suitable for the charcuterie and small store, to make food serving boards more fun; The stencils are suitable for beginners, and the accurate design can reduce errors, users can first trace and then build according to the shape, easy to use
  • Clear Design: the acrylic templates adopt clear design, allowing you to clearly see the edges and details of the board, thus accurately marking and cutting, which can speed up the production process and improve efficiency
  • Ideal Gift: you can send our template woodworking to your friends directly, or you can use the template to make DIY and send the finished product to your friends
SaleNo. 6
Xuhal 4 Pcs Radius Jig Router Templates 8 Radius Angle Corner Radius Routing Templates Routing Rounded Corners Router Bit Templates Hardness ABS CNC Jig Radius Corners Radius Quick Jig for Woodworking
  • Package Includes: the package comes with 4 pieces of radius jig router templates, and there are 8 kinds of corners for you to use, including R5 R10 R15 R20 R25 R30 R35 R40, which can satisfy your using and replacing needs, you can also share them with others
  • Reliable and Quality: our router radius template made from ABS and CNC material, you can easily achieve consistent and accurate routing each time; The templates allow you to neatly trim the wood's outer diameter, giving your project a smooth and professional finish
  • Easy to Use: our router templates for woodworking are easy to use and can help you save time on your woodwork project; Simply place the template on the desired corner of the wood and start routing. Its sturdy construction ensures that it stays firmly in place, allowing you to work with confidence
  • Efficient and Quickly: Working with the corner radius routing templates will save you both time and effort. With the templates' easy-to-use design, you can work more efficiently, reducing the amount of time it takes to complete your project
  • Multiple Uses: these rounded corners router bit templates have a variety of practical applications, making them a versatile tool for any woodworker; They can be applied to corner routing, edging, and many other tasks, making them an indispensable part of your workshop
No. 7
Kreg PRS1000 Corner Routing Guide Set - Corner Routing Guide - Use with Any Trim Router, Handheld Router, or Router Table - Router Woodworking Tool
216 Consomer Reviews
Kreg PRS1000 Corner Routing Guide Set - Corner Routing Guide - Use with Any Trim Router, Handheld Router, or Router Table - Router Woodworking Tool
  • Use any trim router, handheld router, or router table to create a variety of radius and chamfer profiles
  • Creates three chamfer sizes: ½", 1", 2"
  • Creates five radius sizes: ¼", ½", 1", 1½", 2"
  • Adjustable Edge Stop Posts and GripMaxx surface hold workpiece securely
  • Large handle ensures confident control of the guide
No. 8
5PCS Acrylic Charcuterie Board Handle Templates, Cutting Board Router Template Acrylic Router Templates for Woodworking Tracing Stencils Guide Tools, Stroke Template for Woodworking (5 Styles)
  • Package Content: You will receive 5 pieces of cutting board handle templates, there are five styles in total, the quantity and styles are abundant, which can meet your various needs.
  • Product Size: The thickness of our cutting board router templates is about 0.16inch/4mm; there are four pieces of acrylic templates suitable for cutting boards with a width of 10inch/25cm, and the other piece is suitable for cutting vegetables with a width of about 8.9inch/22.5cm plate.
  • Reliable Material: These charcuterie board handle templates are mainly made of transparent acrylic material, with smooth edges, no burrs, thicker thickness, sturdy and reliable, not easy to break or deform, and can be reused.
  • Transparent Design: These acrylic cutting board handle templates feature a transparent design, you can clearly see the edges and details of the board for accurate marking and precise cutting.
  • Ideal for Woodworking: These clear acrylic templates are specially designed for woodworking to speed up the production process and increase efficiency. In addition, they have a transparent film on both sides, which can avoid scratches during transportation, please tear off the protective film before use.
No. 9
POWERTEC 71622 12"x10", Set of 2, Circle/Grommet Templates – Transparent Acrylic Decorative Templates for Woodworking
  • INCLUDES: (2) Circle Templates equipped with 15 total (13 circle and 2 oval) finish hole sizes – 1st Template: 1-9/16”, 1-3/4”, 1-15/16”, 4-5/8” x 2-3/8”, 3-1/8”, 6-1/8” x 2-1/2”, 2-3/8”; 2nd Template: 1-3/8”, 2”, 2-1/4”, 2-1/2”, 2-3/4”, 3”, 3-1/4”, 3-1/2”
  • FUNCTION: A template jig that enables you to make quicker, cleaner openings with more accurate inlays or holes for grommet making, tracing and other woodworking projects
  • FEATURES: Cost effective and time saving all-in-one layout with multiple circle sizes on the template, a transparent (see-thru) profile with visible and easy-to-read markings for high precision results, plus designed for easy workpiece alignment
  • PREMIUM BUILD: Made with a high quality clear acrylic frame, offering a lightweight yet thick and durable construction with an impressive level of impact resistance for daily workshop use
  • PREMIUM BUILD: Made with a high quality clear acrylic frame, offering a lightweight yet thick and durable construction with an impressive level of impact resistance for daily workshop use
No. 10
O'SKOOL 10 pcs Brass Router Template Bushing Guides Sets Fit Any Router Sub-base of the Porter Cable style
  • 10 piece Brass Template Guide Kit.
  • Kit Includes 2 lock nuts & 8pcBushing Guide 5/16", 3/8", 7/16", 1/2", 5/8" , 3/4", 51/64", 1" .
  • Universal design fits any router having a base plate with a 1-3/16"* dia. center hole.
  • Sturdy Blow-Molded carrying and storage case.
  • Fits routers with Porter Cable style sub bases
No. 11
Hecfu 8 in 1 Router Template for Woodworking, Router Jig Bowtie Template, Bowtie Router Template Jig Kit, Butterfly Inlay Template Decorative
160 Consomer Reviews
Hecfu 8 in 1 Router Template for Woodworking, Router Jig Bowtie Template, Bowtie Router Template Jig Kit, Butterfly Inlay Template Decorative
  • [High Quality] Router Templates, Made of Reinforced Clear Hardened-acrylic Material, 1/4" Thicker Router Jig Woodworking Make Your Tools Durable and Long-lasting.
  • [What you Get] 1 Pack Butterfly Inlay Templates, Including Butterfly Woodworking 8 Sizes:1"、1-3/8"、1-11/16"、 2"、 2-7/16"、 2-3/4"、 3" 、3-1/2",Easily Help You Cut the Perfect Router Jig Template.
  • [Perfect Accuracy] Easy to Use Router Jigs and Templates with Inlaid Clear Scale Markings for Permanent Durability and a Transparent Look to Ensure Job Accuracy and Visibility.
  • [Decorative Templates] Router Templates for Woodworking, Perfect for Decorating Wooden Furniture Imperfections, Such as Cracks on Desktop and Cabinets.
  • [Compatibility] Router Jig Templates are used with Router Bits and Solid Brass Inlay Kits or Other Similar Kits to Guide You to Cut Butterfly Inlay Patterns Quickly and Easily.
No. 13
Milescraft 2202 Horizontal Character Template Set 1.5in (42 piece) Router Template set for Sign Making
  • Self spacing templates ensure correct spacing between Characters with no measuring
  • Durable polymer material
  • Set includes letters A to Z Plus one additional letter A, E, and I
  • Set includes numbers 0 to 9 (1 each)
  • Additional Characters are Period, Apostrophe, Dash and Blank SPACER template (1 each)
  • SIGN MAKING JIG IS SOLD SEPERATELY
No. 14
Celtic Knot Router Template, Clear Acrylic Template, Woodworking Router Template
2 Consomer Reviews
Celtic Knot Router Template, Clear Acrylic Template, Woodworking Router Template
  • Materials: clear acrylic
  • The Celtic Knot size is 6.5" x 6.5" (16.51 cm x 16.51 cm ). The template is 8" x 8" (20.32 cm x 20.32 cm)
  • This template is laser cut from sheets of 1/4’’ clear acrylic. It is the perfect tool for using as a router glide or tracing
  • The laser cut acrylic template is perfect for creating unique inlays in signs, charcuterie boards and more
  • Template comes with a clear film to protect them from being scratched during shipping
No. 15
4 Pcs Router Templates Charcuterie Board Template Clear Cutting Board Router Template Acrylic Charcuterie Board Handle Template Large Angled Curvy Tracing Stencils Guide Tools for Kitchen Woodworking
  • 🍕Simple Operation: firstly draw a shape along the edge of the acrylic handle template, use this as a guide for a milling cutter, and then cut wood by template shape to get a satisfied cutting board handle or charcuterie board handle.
  • 🍔Transparent Design: the clear router template adopts clear design, which allows you mark and cut more accurately. Besides, they comes with clear films on both sides to avoid them from being scratched.
  • 🌮Sturdy and Durable: our cutting board router templates are made of quality acrylic material, with 0.2 inch/ 5 mm in thickness, sturdy and reliable, you can use them for a long time; Size: please see the pictures for more details.
  • 🥩Handmade Gift: the handle template set is an ideal and convenient tool for cutting, shaping and making cutting board handles. You can use the template to make DIY and send the finished product to your friends. A Handmade gift will be more meaningful.
  • 🍗4 Styles: the package includes 4 pieces of router templates for woodworking, satisfying your shape needs for different cutting board handles, you can choose a suitable shape according to your needs and preferences, enough for you to use in daily life.
No. 16
Mountain Range Router Template,Acrylic Router Template,Charcuterie Board Template for Woodworking&Craft (12''X5'')
  • Prenium Material:The Paw Print Template is made from 1/4" thick acrylic material, clear stencils for perfect placement, durable, and just the right thickness for reusable use.
  • These laser cut acrylic router Templates are perfect for customizing charcuterie boards and other woodworking projects.
  • These templates are 6mm Thick And Laser cut which is perfect for using as a router glide. perfect for using as a flush trim router bit.
  • Size:mountain size 11 x 4 inches Acrylic template size 5 inches tall x 12 inches wide.
  • You get both the Template and the cutout. Reusable makes it great to use on many projects.
No. 17
UPTTHOW Charcuterie Template Acrylic Handle Cutting Board Router Template Angled Curvy Tracing Stencils Guide Tools (8 * 10'')
67 Consomer Reviews
UPTTHOW Charcuterie Template Acrylic Handle Cutting Board Router Template Angled Curvy Tracing Stencils Guide Tools (8 * 10'')
  • 【USE TEMPLATE】Using template drawing and roughly cutting the shape along the edge of the template, then use it as a router guide with your flush trim router bit.Cut the wood according to the template shape.
  • 【STURDY MATERIAL】Machined from 1/4" thick acrylic material, clear stencils for perfect placement, durable, and just the right thickness for reusable use.
  • 【SIZE】The template size is about 10*8 inch,and suitable size for cutting board handle.These are the perfect tool for replicating charcuterie board cutting board handles.
  • 【DESIGNED】Precision cut templates designed for woodworking,speed up your process and reduce your production time.And know what your charcuterie cutting board handle will look like before you start cutting and shaping.
  • 【WELL MADE】The template is finely crafted with protective film on both sides to avoid scratches during transportation.Packaging is exquisiteand and it is also makes the perfect gift for friends and family at festivals.
No. 18
Milescraft 1212 SignPRO Sign Making Kit for Routers- 2.5 in. & 1.5 in. Horizontal Letters (166 templates), 1.5 in. & 2.5 in. Vertical Numbers (80 templates) - 3/8 in. Router Bit Included- Complete Kit
  • Includes-1/4-inch and 3/8-inch Tungsten Carbide tipped core box Router bits
  • Includes turn-n-lock base plate and metal nose bushings
  • Low profile C Clamps and new end frames provide a stable routing surface
  • Includes over 200 self spacing durable polymer blend templates
  • Easy and consistent to use!
No. 19
HERMIT TOOLS Pack of 4 Radius Jig Router Templates Corner Radius Routing Templates,Routing Rounded Corners Router Bit Templates for Woodworking Routing (8 Different Radius Set)
  • Create Flawless Corner Profiles.Your bearing guided router bit will follow the template to produce consistently smooth results every single time.
  • Processed from high quality ABS material.Simple construction and light weight with incredible tensile strength,Optimal balance of performance and price.
  • Self-Aligning Guides.The template slides on to the corner and quickly and accurately butts up to the edges of your work-piece.
  • No More Messy Taping or Clamping.Simple and scientific fixed design,Achieve accurate results with only light hand pressure.
  • Choose Between 8 Different Sized Radii.This versatile set of 4 templates offers 8 different sized radii:R5 R10 R15 R20 R25 R30 R35 and R40, Choose the size and length of your curve with each radius clearly etched on to the template.
No. 20
Honeycomb Template, Clear Acrylic Template, Woodworking Router Template for Making Charcuterie Boards
  • Materials: clear acrylic
  • Overall template size: the template is 7.875" wide by 12" tall (30.5 cm x 20 cm)
  • This template is laser cut from sheets of 1/4’’ (0.64 cm) clear acrylic. It is perfect for batching out some charcuterie boards or serving boards using your router
  • The clear template allows you to see right through them, avoiding defects in the board and positing the grain to be just right
  • Template comes with a clear film to protect them from being scratched during shipping

How to choose a good router templates

Does the idea of finding a fantastic router templates make you anxious? When it comes to purchasing this product, specifically when deciding which model to select, has your head been spinning between options? You are not alone if that is the case. We are aware of the pressure involved in the purchasing process!

Your presence here indicates that you are interested in router templates. Before choosing which product would be the best for your needs after being inundated with information, locate a reliable source with genuine selections. You can get that information from a variety of sources, including buying guides and rating websites, word-of-mouth recommendations from friends and family, online discussion forums where users can share their own experiences, product reviews that can be found all over the internet, and YouTube channels. You can only get the right product through exhaustive analysis. But you realize that’s not always simple. In order to ease your concerns, we have taken the time to develop a list of the top router templates products available right now. You might be wondering how we came up with the list. How was this buying guide developed?

First, we used our algorithms to gather as much reliable data as we could about these products. To verify all the data gathered, we used both artificial intelligence and a lot of algorithms.
Then, our experts used criteria that are recognized in the business to evaluate them according to their quality to price ratio, allowing us to choose the top router templates on the market right now!

The selection of the goods is not arbitrary. Before creating a list, we take into account a number of factors. Below are some of the criteria discussed:

Brand Value: What happens if you choose a dubious brand just because it appears to be a good deal? So the likelihood of receiving a product with a short shelf life increases. That is due to the fact that well-known brands have a reputation to uphold, while others do not. Top router templates brands strive to provide some distinctive traits that set them apart from the competition. So, hopefully one or more of the items on our list will be perfect for you.

Features: Useful features are all you need, not tons of them. We consider the important aspects and select the top router templates based on those.

Specifications: Numbers always help you measure the quality of a product in a quantitative way. We try to find products with higher specifications, but with the right balance.

Quality: A product’s quality may always be quantified with the aid of numbers. We look for goods with better standards that strike the proper balance. The best quality product that gets highly appreciated and recommended by experienced users.

Customer ratings:  Would it be accurate to suggest that the router templates were used by hundreds of customers before you? Superior ratings indicate that many customers had better service.

Customer Reviews: Like ratings,  provide you with accurate and reliable information about the product from genuine customers. Customer ratings are very important to all of us because they contain accurate and reliable information about the customer service we received from several hundred customers.

Seller Rank: This is very intriguing! Not only do you need a good router templates, you also need a product with rising sales that is trendy. It accomplishes two goals. First, the expanding user base proves the quality of the product. Second, given that number, producers must be able to offer greater quality and after-sales support.

Value: You get what you pay for, they say, so consider the value. Cheap isn’t always good and expensive isn’t always bad. However, that does not imply that spending a lot of money on a product that is flashy but underwhelming is a good idea. Before adding them to the list, we make an effort to evaluate how much value you can get for your money from your router templates.

Durability: Durability and reliability are closely related concepts. You will benefit from a strong and long-lasting router templates for months and years to come.

Product availability: Products come and go, and new ones replace the old ones. Most likely, a few new features and required changes were made. What use is it to use a supposedly good product if the maker no longer supports it? We make an effort to highlight products that are current and offered by one or more trustworthy sellers, if not more.

Negative Reviews: Yes, we do take that into account as well! The goods with the majority of bad reviews are filtered out and disregarded when we choose the best-rated one on the market.

These are the standards by which we selected our router templates. Do we end our process there? Hell no. The most crucial fact about us that you should be aware of is that we regularly update our website with current and pertinent information. We have one more layer of filtration since we place the greatest importance on reader satisfaction. Please let us know if any product included here is incorrect, irrelevant, subpar, or simply out of date. We always value your opinions, and we’ll work hard to make any necessary corrections to our list in response to them.

Why should you believe us?

There are now thousands of possibilities for these products on Amazon, but choosing the best one can be difficult and time-consuming. And what router templates should you purchase in 2022?

This guide is the result of more than 10 years of experience in researching, testing and writing about many topics. Each member of our team is an authority in their area. We read every article we could find online and every consumer review on every retail website for seven hours. Additionally, we discovered a ton of websites that offered helpful resources, including buying tips and thorough information on router templates.