Justin Ludwig
02-22-2015, 8:42 PM
While watching a video that Rod posted regarding a Hammer combo machine in another thread - they showed making a template with a "curved ruler" (the Euro-term used in the video) to make a cabriole leg. I had never seen a jig/flexible template like that. I searched and searched for variations of "curved ruler" to get another look, but to no avail.
Tonight, looking at aftermarket shaper fences, I stumbled across this: http://scosarg.com/cmt-flexible-template-18x18mm-l-2000mm.html
I found one on Amazon by CMT for $60 labeled Flexible Template.
My questions are: Are these durable and rigid? Worth it? If you make a lot of varying templates, what do you use/do? I'm always making new templates for toe valances, arched tops, top rails, dividers, etc. The $60 could be justified in one job.
I usually use 1/4 mdf or 1/2 plywood and have to OSS sand the curves meticulously until smooth and usable. Is there a better way? I'm always looking for better, faster, more accurate...
Tonight, looking at aftermarket shaper fences, I stumbled across this: http://scosarg.com/cmt-flexible-template-18x18mm-l-2000mm.html
I found one on Amazon by CMT for $60 labeled Flexible Template.
My questions are: Are these durable and rigid? Worth it? If you make a lot of varying templates, what do you use/do? I'm always making new templates for toe valances, arched tops, top rails, dividers, etc. The $60 could be justified in one job.
I usually use 1/4 mdf or 1/2 plywood and have to OSS sand the curves meticulously until smooth and usable. Is there a better way? I'm always looking for better, faster, more accurate...