good point nathan, a router pin is a definite must using templates as something to rest the template againts when staring the cut ! one thing sam maloof used on all his templates i noticed when i was in his shop was they all had a big rounded end so he could start the template before cutting into wood. great idea and much safer because he had a large shaper with a "big" trim routing bit on it. but he was shaping 8/4 walnut on templates. i was afraid to even look at it 😬
working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.
