Nested Circles Serving Tray Router Template

Make your own serving trays using router templates. This template allows you to create a 12 inch round serving tray with a nested inner circle.  How to use: Secure the template to your board using this template tape Use a router bowl & tray bit to carve out the inside of each compartment Cut away the excess wood around the template using a bandsaw or jigsaw, leaving 1/8″ material or less outside the line Use a flush trim bit mounted in your router table to follow the template and finish shaping the serving tray Round over all the edge using a roundover bit Reusable template: This template can be reused if removed carefully and used with this double-sided tape (which won’t damage the wood or leave any residue). Plywood templates may not be suited for large batch production; select acrylic option instead. Dimensions:  Template is 11.75” x 11.75” (300 x 300 mm) The inner circle diameter is 3.5 inches, made to fit a standard ramekin.   Template is available in 4 mm high quality plywood or 6 mm clear acrylic. Recommended tools: This router template Handheld router and router table Template tape Router bowl & tray bit Roundover bit 1/4 inch spiral flush trim bit