{"product_id":"honeycomb-inlay-template-clear-acrylic","title":"Honeycomb Router Template (Clear Acrylic)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jms-product-description\"\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eHoneycomb Inlay Acrylic Router Template\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Create honeycomb inlays, epoxy-filled details, repeating geometric patterns, and decorative accents in your woodworking projects with this reusable clear acrylic router template. This template is a great choice for adding a clean honeycomb detail to charcuterie boards, serving boards, live edge pieces, trays, furniture parts, wall art, and custom woodworking projects.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The clear acrylic makes it easy to position the honeycomb pattern exactly where you want it, allowing you to work around grain, knots, cracks, live edge features, epoxy areas, or other details in your board.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat You Can Make With This Template\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHoneycomb epoxy inlays\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDecorative inlay details for charcuterie boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eInlay accents for serving boards and trays\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRepeating geometric patterns on woodworking projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLive edge board details\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWall art, signs, furniture accents, and custom gifts\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSmall-batch market products and repeatable shop projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhy Use a Clear Acrylic Honeycomb Inlay Template?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepeatable honeycomb pattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use the template multiple times to continue the pattern in different directions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat for epoxy inlays:\u003c\/strong\u003e Route the honeycomb pockets, fill them with coloured epoxy, sand flush, and finish your project.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClear placement:\u003c\/strong\u003e See the wood underneath so you can position the inlay around grain, cracks, knots, live edge details, or other features.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReusable acrylic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made from 1\/4\" thick clear acrylic for repeated use when handled and stored properly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUseful for small shops:\u003c\/strong\u003e A simple way to add repeatable decorative detail without drawing the honeycomb layout by hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eRecommended Products to Use With This Template\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    To make a finished honeycomb inlay, most customers will need a way to secure the template, the right router bits, suitable wood, epoxy, pigment, and a finish for the completed piece.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n      \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jeffmacksupply.com\/products\/template-tape\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemplate Tape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e -\n      used to secure the acrylic template to your wood while routing the inlay pockets.\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n      \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jeffmacksupply.com\/products\/45475-s-carbide-tipped-flush-trim-plunge-bit\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePocketing Bit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e -\n      useful for removing the majority of the material in larger, less detailed areas.\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n      \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jeffmacksupply.com\/products\/47222-s-miniature-flush-trim-plunge-template-3-16-dia-x-1-4-x-1-4-inch-shank-carbide-tipped-router-bit-with-mini-3-16-dia-upper-ball-bearing\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall Detail Pocketing Bit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e -\n      useful for smaller details and tighter areas in the honeycomb pattern.\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n      \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jeffmacksupply.com\/collections\/shop-dimensional-lumber\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensional Wood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e -\n      choose from kiln-dried hardwoods for boards, trays, panels, and custom woodworking projects.\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n      \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jeffmacksupply.com\/collections\/shop-live-edge\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive Edge Wood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e -\n      a popular choice when adding inlay details to charcuterie boards and natural edge projects.\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n      \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jeffmacksupply.com\/products\/20-l-ecopoxy-uvpoxy\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEcoPoxy UVPoxy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e -\n      a good epoxy option for filling shallow inlays up to 1\/4\" deep.\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n      \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jeffmacksupply.com\/collections\/shop-beaver-dust-pigments\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeaver Dust Pigments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e -\n      use pigment to add colour, shimmer, or contrast to epoxy-filled honeycomb inlays.\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n      \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jeffmacksupply.com\/collections\/shop-walrus-oil\/products\/cutting-board-oil-32oz-jug\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWalrus Oil Cutting Board Oil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e -\n      a good choice for food-contact boards when your project is being used as a serving board or charcuterie board.\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n      \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jeffmacksupply.com\/collections\/shop-grand-finishing\/products\/grand-finishing-hard-wax-oil\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrand Finishing Hardwax Oil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e -\n      a great option for decorative boards, trays, wall art, furniture accents, and other non-cutting-board projects.\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eHow to Use This Honeycomb Inlay Template\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003col\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eChoose your project:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start with a flat, stable piece of wood, serving board, tray, panel, or live edge board.\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003ePlan the inlay location:\u003c\/strong\u003e Place the clear acrylic template over the wood and position the honeycomb pattern where it works best with the grain, knots, cracks, or design of the piece.\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eAttach the template:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply template tape to the back of the acrylic template and press it firmly onto the wood.\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eRoute the larger areas:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use the pocketing bit to remove most of the material in the larger, less detailed areas of the pattern.\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eClean up the small details:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use the small detail pocketing bit for tighter areas and finer honeycomb details. Take your time, especially when working with hard or dense woods.\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eRepeat the pattern if needed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove and reposition the template to continue the honeycomb pattern in another direction or extend the design across your project.\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eFill the inlay:\u003c\/strong\u003e If desired, fill the routed pockets with epoxy and pigment. UVPoxy is a good option for shallow inlays up to 1\/4\" deep.\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eSand flush and finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once the epoxy has cured, sand the inlay flush with the surface and apply the right finish for your project.\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eWatch: How to Use Acrylic Router Templates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    New to template routing? This video walks through the process and helps explain how acrylic templates, router bits, and template tape work together.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"position:relative; padding-bottom:56.25%; height:0; overflow:hidden; max-width:100%; border-radius:12px; margin:18px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mpzIZfFzkUE?si=hJH9sr0sJ5aBdLOM\" title=\"How to Use Acrylic Router Templates\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen style=\"position:absolute; top:0; left:0; width:100%; height:100%;\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/iframe\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eTemplate Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clear acrylic\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall template size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12\" long x 7.875\" wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder detail:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\/16\" \/ 0.312\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHoneycomb width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.25\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHoneycomb height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Routing inlay pockets, epoxy inlays, decorative accents, and repeatable honeycomb patterns\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reusable acrylic inlay router template\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinished project style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honeycomb inlay, epoxy-filled inlay, charcuterie board detail, live edge board accent, tray detail, wall art, or furniture accent\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemplate SKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 04-007\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eHelpful Router Template Guides\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Not sure which router bit to use or how to get started with acrylic templates? These guides can help before you begin your project.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jeffmacksupply.com\/pages\/template-guides\"\u003eTemplate Guides\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jeffmacksupply.com\/pages\/router-template-guide\"\u003eRouter Template Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jeffmacksupply.com\/pages\/what-router-bit-do-i-need\"\u003eWhat Router Bit Do I Need?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jeffmacksupply.com\/pages\/template-routing-for-beginners\"\u003eTemplate Routing for Beginners\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003ch4\u003eIs this a finished honeycomb inlay?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    No. This listing is for the reusable clear acrylic honeycomb inlay template only. Wood, router bits, template tape, epoxy, pigment, sanding supplies, and finish are sold separately.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch4\u003eCan this honeycomb template be reused?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Yes. This acrylic template is reusable when handled carefully, cleaned as needed, and stored flat between uses.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch4\u003eCan I repeat the honeycomb pattern?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Yes. You can reposition the template and repeat the honeycomb pattern in different directions to extend the design across your project.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch4\u003eWhat router bit should I use with this inlay template?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    For honeycomb inlays, we recommend using the pocketing bit to remove the majority of the material and the small detail pocketing bit for tighter areas and smaller details.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch4\u003eCan I fill the routed honeycomb inlay with epoxy?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Yes. You can fill the routed honeycomb pockets with epoxy and pigment. UVPoxy is a good option for shallow pours up to 1\/4\" deep.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch4\u003eWhat projects work well with honeycomb inlays?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Honeycomb inlays work well on charcuterie boards, live edge boards, serving boards, trays, wall art, signs, furniture parts, and decorative woodworking projects.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch4\u003eWhat finish should I use?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    For food-contact serving boards or charcuterie boards, use a food-safe cutting board oil such as Walrus Oil Cutting Board Oil. For decorative or non-food-contact projects, Grand Finishing Hardwax Oil is another great option.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eCreate Honeycomb Inlays With a Repeatable Pattern\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Whether you are adding one honeycomb detail to a charcuterie board or repeating the pattern across a larger woodworking project, this clear acrylic inlay router template helps you create consistent routed pockets that can be left as a subtle carved detail or filled with coloured epoxy for contrast.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jeff Mack Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40064801210565,"sku":"04-007","price":44.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0054\/3824\/2883\/products\/IMG_7256.jpg?v=1759446749","url":"https:\/\/jeffmacksupply.com\/en-us\/products\/honeycomb-inlay-template-clear-acrylic","provider":"Jeff Mack Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}