The CMT TMP-1000 Flexible Routing Template is a precision jig designed for routing curved and arched elements in panels, MDF, chipboard, hardwood, and softwood. Measuring 23/32 inch x 23/32 inch in profile with a total length of 39-3/8 inches (1000mm), this template is crafted from a special plastic formulated without any plasticizer - giving it the pliability needed to bend into arcs and curves without cracking, kinking, or losing its shape over repeated uses. Designed for use as a routing guide on hand routers, router tables, and spindle moulders, the TMP-1000 makes it straightforward to produce consistent curved profiles and arc-routed forms across a wide range of wood-based materials.

Key Features

• Special plasticizer-free flexible plastic construction - the material bends freely into curves and arched shapes without breaking or becoming brittle, so the template maintains its integrity through repeated bending and repositioning on the job.
• Profile dimensions of 23/32 inch x 23/32 inch - a consistent, precise cross-section that provides a stable guide surface for your router's guide ring, helping deliver repeatable, accurate curved cuts every time.
• Total length of 39-3/8 inches (1000mm) - generous working length allows the template to span larger panels and accommodate a wide range of arc radii, from gentle sweeping curves to tighter bends.
• Compatible with hand routers, router tables, and spindle moulders - versatile across multiple machine types, so it integrates into existing workshop setups without requiring specialized equipment.
• Suited for curved and arched routing applications - purpose-built for form making, arc routing, and curved panel work, eliminating the need to fabricate custom jigs from scratch for every curved project.

Why This Product

• Routing consistent arcs and curves freehand is unreliable - this flexible template gives you a fixed, repeatable guide path so every curved cut follows the same profile, reducing waste and rework on panels, MDF, and chipboard.
• Because the plastic contains no plasticizer, the template remains flexible without degrading over time, meaning it holds its shape when bent and returns to form when released - a practical advantage over standard rigid jigs or improvised guide solutions.
• At 1000mm (39-3/8 inches) long, the template is long enough to handle large panel arcs in a single setup, avoiding the need to reposition or splice multiple shorter guides mid-cut.
• Compatibility across hand routers, router tables, and spindle moulders means this single template works with a range of workshop configurations, making it a practical addition for cabinetmakers, furniture builders, and millwork shops working with curved panel elements.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: TMP-1000
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Profile Size: 23/32 inch x 23/32 inch
• Length: 39-3/8 inches (1000mm)
• Material: Special plastic without any plasticizer
• Compatible Machines: Hand Router, Router Table, Spindle Moulder

Approved Applications

• Curved routing on panels, MDF, and chipboard
• Arc routing and arched element forming
• Form making for furniture and cabinetry components
• Routing curved profiles in hardwood, softwood, and plywood