X-mas Gifts

Cool design and very nice finish. What are they intended to be used for- coasters, trivets? How big in diameter are they?

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I’m all ready for my x-mas shrimp and caviar!!!!

The walnut/maple looks beautful These are excellent

gifts for the family.

-- Bob Kenosha Wi.

These are very nice, thanks for posting it.
I think I’d like to give it a try but I’m a little confused, is there a blog somewhere that shows the process? I understand the template making process – from your good reference but how does the rounded bottom on the compartments happen? Also do you know a website for the bits and CMT Templates?

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I just bought the same template kit. I’m also making some gifts for family members using this method. What did you use for the sanding on the inside bottoms and sides?
I hope mine come out as well as yours did. beautiful work and I love your choice of woods. Thanks for the post.

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Well thanks to every one for the comments Paul I bought CMT template at rockler woodworking it was a kit. It came with the bit and the bit extension ,template the bit is what gives you the round bottom also in the kit is a DVD instruction video on how to use the kit. Freidasdad I bought the new wave sanding disk kit and extra long sanding drums for the sides at woodcraft used them on my drill press. Hope this help you guys

Paul if you look at the woodwhispers website it show you how it’s done.
woodman71,
I bought the templates and trying to find time to make it. good choice on the wood. great job. I’m sure they will love them.

-- Bob K. East Northport, NY

Very awesome. Great combo of woods also. Nice projects. There will be happy faces on Christmas day. :)

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These are very nice. Your template looks like it must have worked great.

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I also bought the template in a kit form from Peachtree Woodworking and got a football template free. I too am looking for the time to start one as they were to be Christmas gifts also.

I love that you used different woods for the top part of the trays.

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