Template Work and Copy Routing on Spindle Moulders

Template work and copy routing on a spindle moulder make it possible to machine wooden workpieces by following a predefined shape. This technique is particularly useful for producing curved parts, reproducing identical components or machining shapes that cannot easily be worked against the standard spindle moulder fence.

Probois Machinoutils offers a range of guiding and template routing accessories for spindle moulders, including bearing guides, guide rings, spindle work guides and accessories designed to follow a template during machining.

Template Routing on a Spindle Moulder

The principle of template routing is to use a master piece or a prepared template with the required shape to guide the workpiece during machining.

Guidance can be provided by a bearing, guide ring or dedicated guiding device. The template runs against this guide while the cutter machines the wood according to the required profile.

This method is particularly suitable for producing curved shapes and repetitive components with consistent results.

Bearing Guides for Spindle Moulders

Bearing guides for spindle moulders are used to guide the template or workpiece during machining while reducing friction.

Depending on the setup, the bearing can be positioned above or below the cutter to follow the shape of the template.

The bearing diameter directly affects the machining result. It must therefore be selected according to the cutter diameter, the required profile and the dimensions of the template.

Guide Rings and Bearing Guide Rings

Guide rings for spindle moulders are available in different diameters to adapt the guiding system to the work being carried out.

Sets containing several diameters provide different configurations for template routing, copy routing and profiling.

Before installation, it is important to check the spindle diameter as well as the dimensions of the guide ring and cutter being used.

Spindle Work Guides

Freehand spindle moulding is used for machining workpieces that cannot be guided conventionally against the spindle moulder fences, particularly curved or irregularly shaped components.

Dedicated guiding devices help control the workpiece and assist its approach to the cutter during this type of machining.

These accessories are particularly useful for woodworking operations requiring the reproduction of shapes or the consistent machining of several identical components.

Copy Routing and Profiling Wooden Workpieces

Copy routing on a spindle moulder is particularly useful when several workpieces with the same shape need to be produced.

An initial shape can be produced and used as a master, or a dedicated template can be made. The following workpieces are then machined by following this template with a suitable guiding system.

This technique can be used for producing curved components, furniture parts, joinery components and other wooden parts requiring repeatable shapes.

How to Choose a Template Routing Accessory

The choice of an accessory for template work mainly depends on the spindle moulder configuration, the cutter being used and the type of machining required.

Before purchasing, check:

• the spindle diameter;
• the cutter diameter;
• the diameter of the bearing or guide ring;
• the position of the template in relation to the cutter;
• the accessory mounting system on the machine.

Template Routing Accessories for Many Spindle Moulders

Our template work and copy routing accessories can be suitable for various spindle moulders and combination woodworking machines, provided that the dimensions and mounting system are compatible.

They may be suitable for certain machines from Kity, Leman, Holzmann, Bernardo, Holzprofi, Jean l'Ébéniste and many other brands.