cathedral templates

[Ron Bontz]

Could anyone recommend a reasonably good set of cathedral cabinet door templates and jig? I am looking at about a 2" rise. Thanks.:)

[Steve Clardy]

http://pro.woodworker.com/cgi-bin/FULLPRES.exe?PARTNUM=142-274&search=Arched%20Templates


http://www.ptreeusa.com/routerAcc.htm#2919

[Charlie Plesums]

Woodline has a set of templates, with and without a jig. Unfortunately I wanted to use them with a shaper, and they only work with a router (the guide bearing on the shaper was heavy enough to wear into the plastic). So now I use a router to cut a custom template from the Woodline templates to use with my shaper. :mad:

[Rich Tesoroni]

I bought one of these used with some templates. Pretty flexible

http://www.weaver-sales.com/jigs-patterns-crown-manual.htm

[Ron Bontz]

Sorry. I should have been more specific. I do plan on using my shaper for these.
Rich, did you use the hardwood templates from Weaver? If so did you have much deformation to the pattern from the rub bearing on your shaper? Also how did you like the jigs. They seem a little pricey.I'll be doing 42" raised panel doors. I have made a lot of raised panels over the years but always just a few at a time. Hence home made templates. Time is more of an issue lately but at the same time I don't want to have to replace things after each project and throw money out the window. I have never done pattern work on my shaper before so now I find myself looking at pattern cutter setups as well. Thanks to every one for their input. It is always much appreciated.:)

[Charlie Plesums]

... I have never done pattern work on my shaper before so now I find myself looking at pattern cutter setups as well. ...
I have been exceptionally pleased with the shelix head from Byrd tools for pattern work on my shaper. The quality and speed are quite amazing. When you have a 3 inch diameter guide bearing, the momentum is enough to damage the plastic on the Woodline door templates, but is no problem on MDF or plywood templates.