Features

• Will handle stock from 1/4"-1 1/8"
• Patented alignment lines and router bit depth stop allow for quick, easy set-up
• Will cut half-blind dovetails, rabbeted half-blind dovetails, through dovetails, box joints, and dovetail dadoes (sliding dovetails)

Features

• Fits a variety of routers
• Machined steel
• No rust

Reviews (6)

Best on the market
For hardly a little more than the cheapie template guide sets you get a very nice one from Porter cable. The nice thing about it is if you have a Porter cable or Makita router you simply slip the guide into the existing hole in your baseplate and secure it with one of the provided nuts. Insert the right sized bit and you are now ready to go to work on whatever guide you need to follow. Much nicer than changing your base out with one of those universal kits , which use three screws to secure the guide to the base. If you need a template guide kit , you can't go wrong with this one.

Porter Cable Template Guides appear to be the standard
I'm a multi router owner person. It seems that no matter what router I am using, they all accept the Porter Cable template guides. They work in the Dewalts, Makitas, or course the Porter Cables, as the description says, but they also work in the Fein Rt-1800, and with the Bosch routers as well with the adapter.
Template guides are useful when routing out a piece of work using a template as a guide. The appropriate size guide to accomodate the size router bit, simply attaches to your plastic or metal removable center base plate, using the template guide, and a threaded metal securing ring. The gap distance between the outer edge of the template guide, and the leading edge of your router bit, is the oversize dimension you have to make your template. The template guide prevents the edge of the router bit from touching your template. The protruding nipple-collar accomplishes that. To accomplished routists that earn a duh no kidding award, but to the new guys on the block, that is key to know, and opens up a new world, and a reason to buy the kit.
The Porter Cable 42000 kit is made out of white metal. Their are some manufacturers that make them out of brass, but this kit is hard to beat. The price is right, and it does the job more than adequately. My one gripe is that they are hard to remove from the metal base plate in my Fein. No way to grip the spinninng bottom that sits perfectly flush with the plate. A huge rubber eraser might help. :-) I plan on coating them with WD-40 so that ease of removal doesn't become a problem. All in all a very nice set.

Porter-Cable 42000 9-Piece Template Guide Kit
The kit that I received did not appear to be cast as some of the Porter Cable sets apparently have been, but they may use stamping in their manufacturing process because they are obviously not "machined" (as in cut on a lathe). However, I found that these steel guides do not work nearly as smoothly as brass guides such as those available from Oak Park. The reason may be the cadmium plating doesn't seem to be very smooth. The brass guides are quite a bit more expensive but are very well machined. When I bought my Leigh D4 Dovetail fixture, I was advised by the Leigh rep at the woodworking show to not use the PC guides. Leigh can supply guide sets that are very high quality machined steel. I bought the Leigh guides and found that they are just as good as the Oak Park brass guides, but I still prefer brass for its smoothness.

Porter Cable Template Guide Kit
This kit came with seven different sized guides and two threaded rings to attach the guides to the router's base plate. The guides seem to be sized correctly but the general quality of the guides is rather poor. The pieces are advertised as "MACHINED", but are obviously NOT machined as the threads on all the pieces are showing signs of either casting or stamping. While the locking nuts DID thread onto each guide easily, it was discerning to see something with PORTER CABLE'S name on it with such obvious flaws. (...)

Not Recommended For Use With Leigh D4 Dovetail Jig
I purchased this product, specifically, to use with the Leigh D4 Dovetail Jig because I wanted to use half-inch router bits to cut the pins and tails in a through-dovetail operation. When doing this the end of the board to be routed rests at a 90-degree angle against the underside of the dovetail jig. What I discovered is that the templete guides are too long for this operation -- they descend lower than the dovetail jig fingers. Of course, the board can be lowered to accomodate for the difference, but then there is no support for the finger assembly, resulting in unevenly-cut dovetails. This set of template guides is not the answer if you are looking to route dovetails using the Leigh D4 Dovetail Jig. You will want to find template guides that complement the jig without having to make unneeded adjustments.

This is in no way meant to criticize this product for normal routing operations. Again, I purchased this product for a very specific task and subsequently found that it was not the right tool for that task. ... Read more

Features

• Will handle stock from 1/4"-1 1/8"
• Patented alignment lines and router bit depth stop allow for quick, easy set-up
• Cam-type clamps with sandpaper backing provide a solid grip
• Will cut half-blind dovetails, rabbeted half-blind dovetails, and dovetail dadoes

Features

• Includes hardware, pivo plate
• Guides cut along the workpiece edge or up to 8" from the edge
• Precision fine adjustment control
• Easily converts into circle guide for making circles up to 32" in diameter
• Dust extraction hood with adapter for 1-1/4", 1-1/2" and 35 mm vacuum hoses

Reviews (5)

Very accurate tool
Just made a large fluted column with the guide, and it worked very well. The tool has a very large adjustable edge guide for stable contact with the wood edge. The micro-adjustment feature worked very well. Rods are lengthy, so cuts can be made a long distance from the wood edge. With the router attached, it is quite top heavy. I place a wood spacer under the rods when at rest, or else the router will tip over if placed upright. Save the box and use for a case, no case is supplied. Material used could be a little more solid, considering the fairly hefty price.

Time will tell
At first glance the Bosch RA 1054 looks unwieldy, complicated and maybe even fragile with multiple poles, thumbsrews, springs and a large dial in the rear. But I must admit that after a thorough review of the owners manual and little pre-marking of my project the performace thus far has been pretty good. I used the guide to cut six mortises in solid maple 3x3 stock for a bed project I'm working on. To be honest, I completely skipped the use of the set-up dial by pre-marking all my mortises directly on the stock, then simply lining up the cuts based on the width of the router bit I was using. During use the guide is stable, with a large and stout edge that worked well with the stock I was routing. Smaller stock may present a different complication. The guide was cake to set up in both the plunge and fixed bases of the Bosch 1617pk I was using (which by the way works like a dream - if only I had gotten the variable speed model!). Downsides so far...no carrying case for the guide which I predict will lead to damage ultimately (remember all the poles, springs dials etc...protruding out) and despite the ample space in the case of the 1617pk router, the guide doesn't fit in there either. Additionally, the guide makes placing the router when not in use a real trick. Due to its size the guide tends to pull the router over if left inverted on the workbench, and tips it forward even if place bit side down. My solution so far is to rest the non-guide half of the entire setup on a piece of 1x stock which works pretty well. Time will tell how well the guide ultimately works with small stock, precise setup requiring the setup dials and the durability of the thing. But for now, it's all I was able to find to work with. Folks at Bosh need to take a look at the new Porter Cable guide. That things looks like a steel I beam, seems simple to use, has one-piece design and appears to be quite sturdy. If Bosch doesn't come to the table with one, maybe an aftermarket maker will. A router the quality of the 1617pk deserves to have accessories of the same quality and build. Overall this is an acceptable edge guide that could be sturdier, simpler and come with a carrying case. Good wood working everyone!

Good Guide
Does what it's supposed to. Good fit and finish. Micrometer adjust is worth its weight in gold.

accurate and easy to use
The unit attaches easily and the micro adjust ( the same as on their 1617EVS router) allow you to get extremely accurate adjustments. It lives up to the High quality of all the other Bosch products I've owned.

piece of *&#%
This edge guide seemed like it could be a good guide, but I never got to use it. I was measuring the distance from bit to fence to double check my work, and the router tipped over. Well, the piece of *&#% snapped in half. This tool is not for the clumsy, and is not built to last. Maybe I need to be a little more careful, but lets be realistic here. ... Read more

Features

• Manufactures List Price $37.43 SAVE $11.44
• For Router Models 1613, 1613EVS, 1614, 1614EVS, 1617, 1617EVS, 1618, 1618EVS, 1619EVS
• Includes these guides: RA1100, RA1103, RA1105, RA1109, RA1113, RA1115, and RA1121

Reviews (1)

simple template changes
I have recently purchaed a Bosch router and love it. It came with the adapter for these templates and they make changing different sizes a snap. No locking collar, just essentially snap them in and your ready to do dovetails, follow patterns, etc. ... Read more

Features

• Nine-piece, precision-machined steel template guide set for enhanced accuracy and durability
• Universal standard size for all DEWALT routers as well as any router that accepts a standard 1-3/16" outside diameter template guide
• Includes (5/16" OD x 1/4" ID x 5/32" L), (3/8" OD x 9/32" ID x 5/16" L), (7/16" OD x 11/32" ID x 5/32" L), (1/2" OD x 13/32" ID x 5/32" L), (5/8" OD x 17/32" ID x 5/8" L), (3/4" OD x 21/32" ID x 9/16" L), (51/64" OD x 5/8" ID x 9/16" L), and 2 Lock Nuts

Features

• Allows mortising of 3-inch, 3-1/2-inch, and 4-inch hinges with square corners or 1/4-inch and 5/8-inch radius corners
• Works with 1-3/8-inch and 1-3/4-inch thick doors
• Includes mortising router bit with bearing guide
• Can be attached to a strip of wood in multiples for faster setup

Reviews (3)

Door Hinge Template
Good product. Saved me alot of time. I installed about 15 doors and the template held up well. However, the bit is quite dull now. I recommend using clamps vs the nails to avoid fixing the holes. If you have alot of doors to hange like I did, you can make an 'L' shaped insert for the jig to route the strike plate recess. One fault of the product is the directions aren't very clear, especially for the 1/4 radius hinges. To cut these, you flip the jig around and use square portion of the jig. This square corner creates a 1/4 radius because the router bit is 1/4 inch. Make sure you practice a few times so not to ruin a good door.

Gets the job done
Give this template a four. Not meant for everyday use it's a little 'wobbly' when using a router bigger than 1 1/2 hp but gets the job done. For someone looking to put a few new doors up it's worth the price to get super clean mortises. Not well explained in the instructions is how to acheive a 1/4"' radial corner. The material shows how to do the 5/8" and a square. Maybe those smarter than me would instantly realize that a router bit like the one included could never cut a square but it took me a few minutes of scratching my head until I realized the square set up is the 1/4" set up too. You just chisel out the corners for the square.

Hinges quick and easy
I'm a commercial carpenter and I have found this template quick and easy to use. It makes routing hinge mortises simple. A big time saver. ... Read more

Features

• Includes a 3/8" core box bit
• Make signs from 3" up to 36"
• 7ö Clear Base Plate with scratch resistant surface ù fits most routers
• TurnLock Technology allows you to mount/dismount your router in seconds and without tools!
• 2 sets of each size letter and number - 1 1/2" and 2 1/2" - 164 templates in total!

Product Description

The Door Templates are used to cut mating panel and rail shapes. The templates fasten to the work with double face tape, nails or our Frame & Panel Master. Our templates are thicker (3/8") and stronger than other brands of templates. Twenty templates per set. Designed for 9-1/2" to 22-1/2" (finished width) doors or frame & panels. Door Templates have our exclusive indexing fences to center and align the work on the template. Can be used without the Frame & Panel Master. The patented Frame & Panel Master serves as a work holding device - it clamps the work and Door Template together for machining. Provides a safe, secure, easy to control work platform. Insures consistent positioning of panels and rails. Faster than using double face tape or nails to hold the template on the work. Quickly converts between rails and panels. Use it for flush trimming parts to shape, but can also be used to machine the panel and rail profiles with appropriate bits. Jig base made of sturdy 3/8" phenolic. Patent # 5,960,843. This kit includes the 5430 Frame & Panel Master and the 5465 Arched Door Template Set as well as a FREE Video & Booklet. ... Read more

Features

• Kit includes: Free Frame & Panel Secrets Video & Booklet
• 5430 - Frame & Panel Master
• 5465 - Cathedral Door Template Set
• Lifetime guarantee

Features

• Twenty templates per set.
• Designed for 9-1/2" to 22-1/2" (finished width) doors or frame & panels.
• Can be used without the Frame & Panel Master.
• Lifetime guarantee

Features

• Allows you to use universal template guides in your Freud router or other popular routers
• Adds versatility to your router
• Precision machined for accuracy
• Covered by Freud's limited lifetime warranty

Features

• Required for installation of template guide to router sub base
• Knurled surface for easy tightening
• Precision machined steel for positive locking and durability
• Fits Porter-Cable template guides

Features

• Tack-On Template Will Produce 4 Strike Mortises With Finish Sizes
• Of 1" X 2-1/4" Deadbolt, 1" X 2-1/4" Full-Lip, 1-1/8" X 2-3/4" T And 1-1/8" X 2-1/4" Deadbolt
• Includes 2 Center Locators And Attaching Nail Assemblies

Features

• 5/32-inch long barrel
• Precision-machined steel for accuracy and durability
• Fits Porter-Cable routers and many standard routers
• 1/4-inch inner diameter
• 5/16-inch outer diameter

Product Description

Bore Master Junior lock installation kit for cylindrical locksets. This kit is supplied with standard Templaco basic door fixture that will adjust from 2-3/8" to 2-3/4" backset positions and for doors from as thin as 1" to 2-7/8" thick. Kit includes all HSS bits for boring both edge-bore and cross-bore, sizes are (1" spade bit), 1-1/2" and 2-1/8" spur bits. Also included are two mortis markers to mark the outline of the latch plate on the door and the strike plate on the jamb for mortising with your chisel. To complete the kit we include a 3/8" hex drive quick-release drill adapter to chuck the bits into your drill motor, a 1-1/2" reducer ring to use with the 1-1/2" spur bit and an aluminum center marker with a steel point. This complete kit is enclosed in a rugged black plastic case. ... Read more

Features

• 1" X 2-1/4", For Wood Doors And Jambs, Not For Use On Automated Machines
• All Templaco Templates Are Designed To Be Used With A 1/2" Mortising Bit (Bos 85249),
• 5/8" Outside Diameter Router Template Guide (Por 42045) And Template Guide Nut (Por 42237)
• Templates Nail Into Edge Of Door Or Jamb
• These Templates Rout Out For The Latch Or Strike Plate On Wood Doors And Jambs

Product Description

The Door Templates are used to cut mating panel and rail shapes. The templates fasten to the work with double face tape, nails or our Frame & Panel Master. Our templates are thicker (3/8") and stronger than other brands of templates. Twenty templates per set. Designed for 9-1/2" to 22-1/2" (finished width) doors or frame & panels. Door Templates have our exclusive indexing fences to center and align the work on the template. Can be used without the Frame & Panel Master. The patented Frame & Panel Master serves as a work holding device - it clamps the work and Door Template together for machining. Provides a safe, secure, easy to control work platform. Insures consistent positioning of panels and rails. Faster than using double face tape or nails to hold the template on the work. Quickly converts between rails and panels. Use it for flush trimming parts to shape, but can also be used to machine the panel and rail profiles with appropriate bits. Jig base made of sturdy 3/8" phenolic. Patent # 5,960,843. This kit includes the 5430 Frame & Panel Master and the 5455 Cathedral Door Template Set as well as a FREE Video & Booklet. ... Read more

Features

• Kit includes: Free Frame & Panel Secrets Video & Booklet
• 5430 - Frame & Panel Master
• 5455 - Cathedral Door Template Set
• Lifetime guarantee

Features

• CNC machined aluminum for accuracy
• Combines with jig to make half-blind dovetails
• Perfect for drawers, case goods and jewelry boxes
• Designed for the JET 12" Master Dovetail Jig

Features

• 5/16" long barrel
• Precision machined steel for accuracy and durability
• Fits Porter-Cable routers and many standard routers
• 9/32" inner diameter
• 3/8" outer diameter

Features

• Universal template guides for your Freud router with the FT1100 adapter plate or other popular routers
• Made of high strength brass alloy
• Precision machined for accuracy
• Covered by Freud's limited lifetime warranty