{"product_id":"round-salt-cellar-template-clear-acrylic","title":"Circle Salt Cellar Router Templates (Clear Acrylic)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jms-product-description\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eCircle Salt Cellar Template - Clear Acrylic Woodworking Router Template\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreate round wooden salt cellars, small lidded dishes, and handmade kitchen projects with this clear acrylic woodworking router template.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Circle Salt Cellar Template is designed for routing a recessed pocket into wood, making it a practical template for creating compact salt cellars, seasoning dishes, and small storage pieces for the kitchen or dining table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThis template includes half circle inlays that can be used to help create a lid, giving you more than just a simple open dish. The small round size makes it a great project for using premium hardwood blanks, offcuts, and unique species where the grain and colour can become a major part of the finished piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat You Can Make With This Template\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThis salt cellar template is designed for routing recessed pockets into wood, not for cutting a full board shape all the way through. The round shape works well for small kitchen projects, handmade gifts, and compact lidded dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRound wooden salt cellars for kitchens, dining tables, and serving areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSmall lidded dishes for salt, spices, dry seasonings, or display use\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCompact handmade kitchen gifts for cooks, food lovers, and woodworkers\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSmall decorative dishes for shelves, counters, or charcuterie setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCraft show products, market items, and small-batch woodworking pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eProjects made from Rosewood, Canarywood, walnut, maple, cherry, or other dimensional hardwoods\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhy Use a Clear Acrylic Circle Salt Cellar Template?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eA clear acrylic router template makes it easier to position your project before routing. You can see the wood grain, colour, and natural features in your blank, which is especially helpful on small projects where the entire piece is visible once finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eFor a salt cellar, the pocket, outside profile, and lid pieces need to work together cleanly. A reusable acrylic template helps create a more consistent process, whether you are making one salt cellar as a gift or producing several for markets, shop inventory, or online sales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eClear acrylic helps with layout and grain positioning\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eReusable template for repeat salt cellar and small dish projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRound shape creates a clean, classic kitchen accessory\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIncludes half circle inlays to help create a lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eGreat for small hardwood blanks, offcuts, and premium species\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eRecommended Products to Use With This Template\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eFor best results, secure the template properly, use the correct router bits, and work from a flat, stable wood blank. Since this is a smaller template, keeping the router balanced is especially important.\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 - used to secure the clear acrylic template to your wood while routing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jeffmacksupply.com\/products\/45460-s-amana-tool-carbide-tipped-flush-trim-plunge-bit\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePocketing Bit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - useful for removing the majority of the material from larger recessed pocket areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jeffmacksupply.com\/products\/45983-carbide-tipped-bowl-tray-1-8-radius\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePocketing Bit for Inside Tray Profiles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - used for the inside profile and leaves a 1\/8\" radius.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jeffmacksupply.com\/products\/46297-solid-carbide-ultratrim-spiral-trim-1-4-dia-x-1-inch-x-1-4-shank-with-double-ball-bearing-down-cut\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlush Trim Bit for Outside Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - used when routing the outside profile of compatible template projects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jeffmacksupply.com\/products\/universal-router-base-plate?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=a8bac4636\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUniversal Router Base Plate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - recommended to help keep your router balanced while working with smaller templates.\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 - a natural fit for salt cellars, small dishes, and compact kitchen projects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jeffmacksupply.com\/products\/bolivian-rosewood-limited-time?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=17b896b1b\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRosewood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - used in the example pieces shown in product images 1 and 2.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jeffmacksupply.com\/products\/canarywood-select-a-size\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCanarywood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - used in the example pieces shown in product images 3 and 4.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jeffmacksupply.com\/products\/cutting-board-wood-strips\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCutting Board Strips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jeffmacksupply.com\/products\/wooden-accent-strips-for-cutting-boards\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccent Strips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - useful if you want to create a small multi-species blank for a custom look.\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 - a good choice for food-contact kitchen projects.\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 - a great option for decorative, non-food-contact dishes and display pieces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eHow to Use This Circle Salt Cellar Template\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003col\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eChoose a flat, stable wood blank that is large enough for the 5\" diameter template.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePosition the clear acrylic template on the wood and adjust the layout based on the grain, colour, and natural features in the board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSecure the template to the wood using \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jeffmacksupply.com\/products\/template-tape\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemplate Tape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eUse a larger pocketing bit to remove the majority of the material from the recessed pocket area where needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eUse the inside profiling bit to complete the pocket shape and create the 1\/8\" radius inside the routed area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eUse the included half circle inlays as part of the lid-making process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWork in shallow passes and keep the router stable, especially because this is a smaller template.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRemove the template, sand the pocket, lid components, and outside surfaces, then apply the finish that best matches how the finished piece will be used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eFor a salt cellar or any food-contact kitchen project, choose a food-safe finish such as \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. For decorative small dishes or non-food-contact projects, \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 is a strong option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eWatch: How to Use Acrylic Router Templates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eNew to acrylic router templates or looking for a cleaner process? Watch this video for a helpful overview of how we use templates in the shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"jms-video-wrapper\"\u003e\n    \u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_UQsUrA6R3k?si=k0wXhT5AVd2RvEUo\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eTemplate Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemplate Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circle Salt Cellar Template\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clear acrylic\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\" diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemplate Thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemplate SKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10-002\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Inlays:\u003c\/strong\u003e Half circle inlays to create a lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Used For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Routing recessed pockets for round wooden salt cellars, small dishes, compact kitchen projects, and handmade gifts\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e One 5\" diameter by 1\/4\" thick salt cellar template with half circle inlays\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wooden salt cellar not included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eHelpful Router Template Guides\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eWant to learn more about choosing router templates, router bits, and routing techniques? These guides can help you get cleaner, more consistent results with your acrylic woodworking templates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jeffmacksupply.com\/pages\/template-guides\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemplate Guides\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jeffmacksupply.com\/pages\/router-template-guide\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRouter Template Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jeffmacksupply.com\/pages\/what-router-bit-do-i-need\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Router Bit Do I Need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jeffmacksupply.com\/pages\/template-routing-for-beginners\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemplate Routing for Beginners\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003ch4\u003eIs the wooden salt cellar included?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eNo. This product is the clear acrylic woodworking router template used to make a wooden salt cellar. The wooden salt cellar shown in the product photos is not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch4\u003eDoes this template include parts for making a lid?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eYes. The template includes half circle inlays that can be used to help create a lid for the salt cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch4\u003eIs this template for routing a recessed pocket?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eYes. This template is designed for routing a recessed pocket into wood to create a salt cellar or small dish-style project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch4\u003eHow do I attach the acrylic template to the wood?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eWe recommend using \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jeffmacksupply.com\/products\/template-tape\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemplate Tape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. It secures the acrylic template to the wood without needing screws, helping keep your project blank clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch4\u003eWhat router bit should I use for the recessed pocket?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eUse a larger pocketing bit to remove most of the material where needed, then use the recommended inside profiling bit to complete the pocket shape. The recommended inside profiling bit leaves a 1\/8\" radius.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch4\u003eWhy do you recommend a universal router base plate?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eBecause this is a smaller template, a larger base plate can help keep the router more balanced while routing. This can make the process feel more stable and controlled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch4\u003eCan I reuse this clear acrylic woodworking router template?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eYes. The acrylic template is reusable, making it a good option for repeat salt cellar projects, handmade gifts, craft shows, and small-batch woodworking products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch4\u003eWhat wood species were used in the example photos?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe example pieces were made with Rosewood in images 1 and 2, and Canarywood in images 3 and 4.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch4\u003eWhat finish should I use on a wooden salt cellar?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eFor salt cellars and other food-contact kitchen projects, use a food-safe finish such as Walrus Oil Cutting Board Oil. For decorative small dishes that will not be used for food contact, Grand Finishing Hardwax Oil is a good option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Circle Salt Cellar Template is a reusable clear acrylic woodworking router template for making small, functional kitchen projects from hardwood blanks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair it with template tape, the proper pocketing and profiling bits, a stable router setup, quality dimensional wood, and a food-safe finish to create a clean wooden salt cellar for your kitchen, gifts, markets, or small-batch product line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jeff Mack Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42109804118213,"sku":"10-002","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0054\/3824\/2883\/products\/IMG_1846_22f4a7f6-ae9f-489b-a253-9ea53b9bea3c.jpg?v=1678982496","url":"https:\/\/jeffmacksupply.com\/en-us\/products\/round-salt-cellar-template-clear-acrylic","provider":"Jeff Mack Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}