Plexie glass as router template?

[Kopper1013]

Anyone do this? A little worried the Friction from the router will melt the template and screw it up for second half of the forum.

[Robertfishes]

not sure, only used thin plywood...only the bearing should touch it so I would think you will be good. I use a router table with a 2" long bottom bearing pattern bit, template is on top. I know others use the router without the table and use a top bearing bit..either way the cutting edge only touches the wood

[bornofmud]

tried it,definitely use plywood.  It does indeed melt.

[Robertfishes]

OK, looks like plexi melted when born used it. I'm gonna make a new form in the next week or two myself.. I have some plywood to make my template I also have some lexan..will use lexan on another project.

[beachbowhunter]

I used it with no problem. I drew a form on the computer And had it laser cut. Made a perfect curve which I can't do by hand on plywood.

[beachbowhunter]

If the bearing is spinning as designed why would there be that much friction?  It worked slick for me.

[mikkekeswick]

Yes I can't see any reason for it to melt unless the bearing is old and running hot

[JamesV]

Get yourself some 1/8" tempered masonite for your template

[bsv]

Kopper,I do the majority of the plex work where I work(alot of it) It makes an awsome template for either top or bottom bearing bits. Burt