Hi all,
does a template such as the one pictured cut the mortise as well as the corresponding key? OR do u use it to cut out the key and then hand cut the mortise after scribing to size? Hopr that makes sense.
Thanks,
BD
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The secret is in the collet diameter
Either the template must have two related sizes (one slightly larger to make the key) or a second collet of smaller diameter is required to make the offset.
If it was me, I would use the template to make the keys and use the router to establish the depth in your mortice.
Use a Router Inlay Kit
It looks like you have a router inlay kit in your router. If that is true then you would use the same template to route both the key/inlay and the recess/moritse. See the instructions, attached.
Pete
Thanks for the advise fellas. I have just bought the bushings for my router and will prob look to buy the template as pictured.
Cheers,
BD
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