I’ve been doing it wrong...

In a previous video, I explained a very detailed (yet way too complicated) process for making router trays. What can I say, it was my first time! The process worked great, but there were just too many bits, steps, and tools involved. Since then, I’ve made a lot more serving trays using my router templates. And with that, gained a lot more experience and came up with a much simpler process. You don’t need a bandsaw and you don’t need a router table. Just a handheld router and a jig saw! ►GET THE ROUTER TEMPLATE: · USA: · Canada & International: All my router templates: · USA: · Canada & International: ►TOOLS & MATERIALS USED (affiliate links): · Template tape · Bosch router · Acrylic sheet for router base · Forstner bits · Jigsaw scrolling blades Router bits: · Flush trim plunge bit · Bowl & tray bit · 3-flute flush trim bit · Roundover bit Sanding: · Drill sanding attachments · Sanding block · Anti-slip drawer liner Finish: · TotalBoat wood honey (Get 5% OFF) ►Get 5% OFF all TotalBoat products ►ALL MY TOOLS & GEAR ►PLANS & ONLINE STORE ►Sign up for my NEWSLETTER: project updates, plans, woodworking book of the month and more! ►Follow me on SOCIAL MEDIA · Instagram · TikTok @diymontreal · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube ►CHAPTERS 0:00 An easier way to make router trays 0:33 Make blank 0:45 Trace the template 1:01 Cut with a jigsaw 1:52 Remove waste with a Forstner bit 3:12 Carve inner pocket with a router 6:25 Flush the outer circle with a router 7:43 Round over edges 8:31 Sanding 9:15 Apply finish 9:37 Get the router templates