Product Description
The CMT TMP-2000 Flexible Routing Template is a professional-grade routing jig engineered for creating smooth, consistent curved and arched elements in woodworking. Measuring 23/32 inch x 23/32 inch in profile with a total length of 78-3/4 inches (2000mm), this extended flexible template gives woodworkers the reach needed to guide a hand router or router table through large-radius arcs and long sweeping curves with precision and control. Crafted from a special plastic formulated without any plasticizer, the TMP-2000 bends into curves without losing its structural integrity - making it a reliable routing guide for cabinetry, furniture panels, arched door components, and any application where a straight template simply cannot follow the path.
Key Features
- Extended 78-3/4 inch length (2000mm total) - spans the full width of large panels and long arched workpieces in a single setup, reducing the need for repositioning and keeping curves consistent from end to end.
- 23/32 inch x 23/32 inch profile dimensions - provides a stable bearing surface for router guide bushings and template followers, ensuring repeatable, edge-to-edge accuracy along the routed path.
- Special plastic formulated without any plasticizer - the material maintains its flexibility over time without becoming brittle or stiff, so the template bends into curves reliably without cracking or permanent deformation.
- Designed specifically for curved and arched routing - purpose-built to handle the contoured paths that rigid templates cannot follow, giving craftspeople the ability to rout consistent arcs across multiple workpieces.
Why This Product
- When routing large arcs and long curved panels, a standard rigid template falls short - the TMP-2000's 78-3/4 inch flexible body conforms to the intended curve and holds that shape while the router travels the full length of the cut.
- The plasticizer-free plastic construction means the template will not harden or lose flexibility with age, preserving the same bending performance on its hundredth use as on its first.
- At 2000mm in total length, this template is designed as the extended option for routing applications that require a longer guide than shorter flexible templates can provide - making it the practical choice for large furniture components, arched cabinetry frames, and similar demanding work.
- The consistent 23/32 inch x 23/32 inch cross-section profile works predictably with standard routing guide hardware, so woodworkers can integrate this template into an existing router setup without adapting their equipment.
Specifications
- Manufacturer Part Number: TMP-2000
- Brand: CMT Orange Tools
- Profile Size: 23/32 in. x 23/32 in.
- Total Length: 2000mm (78-3/4 in.)
- Material: Special plastic without any plasticizer
- Product Class: Routing Jig / Flexible Routing Template
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes this template suitable for curved and arched routing where a standard rigid template would not work?
The TMP-2000 is constructed from a special plastic without any plasticizer, which allows it to bend smoothly into curved and arched paths while still providing a firm, consistent bearing surface for the router guide. A rigid template cannot conform to a curve, while this flexible template holds the desired arc shape so the router follows it cleanly along the full 78-3/4 inch length.
How does the profile size of 23/32 in. x 23/32 in. affect compatibility with my router setup?
The 23/32 inch x 23/32 inch cross-section provides a defined edge and bearing surface that works with router guide bushings and template followers. This consistent profile size means the template integrates predictably into a router table or hand router setup without requiring special adapters or modifications.
Is the TMP-2000 a longer version of a shorter flexible routing template?
Yes - at 2000mm (78-3/4 in.) total length, the TMP-2000 is the extended-length option in the flexible routing template range, designed for large-radius curves and long arched panels that require a longer guide than a shorter template can span.
Will the flexibility of the template degrade over time with repeated use?
The template is made from a special plastic formulated without any plasticizer. Plasticizers are the additives that commonly cause plastic materials to stiffen and crack over time as they migrate out of the material. By omitting plasticizers from the formulation, CMT designed the TMP-2000 to maintain its flexible, bend-without-breaking characteristics through repeated use.
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