{"product_id":"round-spiral-4-pocket-valet-tray-template-clear-acrylic","title":"Round Spiral 4 Pocket Valet Tray Router Templates (Clear Acrylic)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jms-product-description\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eRound Spiral 4 Pocket Valet Tray Template - Clear Acrylic Woodworking Router Template\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreate round valet trays, catch-all dishes, and decorative organizers with this round spiral 4 pocket clear acrylic woodworking router template.\u003c\/strong\u003e This tray template is designed for routing recessed pockets into wood, giving you a clean spiral-style layout that works well for small accessories, jewellery, keys, coins, watches, and display pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe round shape gives the finished project a softer, more decorative look than a standard rectangle tray, while the 4 pocket spiral layout adds movement and visual interest. It is a great template for hardwood tray projects, handmade gifts, craft show products, and small-batch woodworking items where the design matters as much as the function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat You Can Make With This Template\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThis tray template is made for routing recessed pockets into a wood blank, not for cutting a full board shape all the way through. The spiral 4 pocket design makes it a strong choice for decorative trays and small dishes where you want separated compartments with a more unique layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRound valet trays for keys, coins, watches, and everyday carry items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eJewellery trays for rings, earrings, bracelets, and small accessories\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDecorative catch-all dishes for nightstands, dressers, and entryways\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDesk organizers for clips, coins, and small office items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHandmade gift projects with a more unique spiral layout\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMulti-species tray projects made from dimensional wood, cutting board strips, or accent strips\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhy Use a Clear Acrylic Round Spiral Tray Template?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eA clear acrylic router template helps you position the tray layout before routing. You can see the grain, colour, and natural features in your wood blank, which makes it easier to centre the round template and choose the best-looking part of the board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe round spiral layout is especially useful when you want a tray that feels more custom and design-forward. Instead of a basic pocket layout, the curved 4 pocket pattern creates a finished piece that works well as both a functional organizer and a decorative object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eClear acrylic helps with grain alignment and layout\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eReusable template for repeat tray and dish projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRound spiral design creates a more decorative finished piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eGreat for valet trays, jewellery trays, and catch-all dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWorks well with hardwood blanks, laminated blanks, and multi-species glue-ups\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, choose the correct router bits, and start with a flat, stable wood blank that gives you enough thickness for a clean recessed tray pocket.\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 the 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 tray 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\/collections\/shop-dimensional-lumber\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensional Wood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - a natural fit for tray and dish projects when you want a ready-to-use hardwood blank.\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 - great options for creating custom multi-species tray blanks.\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 boards and serving-style 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 trays, valet trays, desk organizers, and non-food-contact projects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eHow to Use This Round Spiral Tray Template\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003col\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eChoose a flat, stable wood blank that is large enough for the overall template diameter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePlace the clear acrylic template on the wood and adjust the layout based on the grain, colour, and 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 tray pocket areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eUse the inside tray profiling bit to complete the pocket shape and create the 1\/8\" radius inside the tray pockets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRout in shallow passes for better control and cleaner results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRemove the template, sand the routed pockets and surface, then apply the finish that best matches how the tray will be used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eFor food-contact or serving-style projects, choose a food-safe option like \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 trays, jewellery trays, valet trays, desk organizers, and other non-food-contact pieces, \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 Round Spiral 4 Pocket Tray 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 11.75\" diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\" wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemplate SKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10-013\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Used For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Routing recessed pockets for round valet trays, catch-all dishes, jewellery trays, desk organizers, and decorative tray projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e One 11.75\" diameter tray template\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 this template for cutting out a round tray shape?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThis tray template is intended for routing recessed tray pockets into a wood blank. It is not mainly intended for cutting a full board shape all the way through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch4\u003eWhat can I make with the round spiral 4 pocket layout?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe round spiral layout works well for valet trays, jewellery trays, catch-all dishes, desk organizers, decorative dishes, and handmade gifts. The 4 pocket design gives you separate compartments while keeping the finished piece compact and decorative.\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 tray blank clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch4\u003eWhat router bit should I use for the recessed tray pockets?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eUse a larger pocketing bit to remove most of the material first, then use the recommended tray profiling bit for the inside tray profile. The inside tray profiling bit leaves a 1\/8\" radius in the tray pockets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch4\u003eCan I reuse this acrylic woodworking router template?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eYes. The clear acrylic template is reusable, making it a good option for repeat tray projects, handmade gifts, craft shows, and small-batch woodworking products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch4\u003eWhat wood should I use for a round tray project?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eDimensional hardwood is a great choice for tray projects because it gives you a stable, attractive blank to work from. You can also glue up cutting board strips and accent strips if you want a multi-species tray with more colour and contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch4\u003eWhat finish should I use on the finished tray?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eIf the project may be used for food-contact or serving-style use, choose a food-safe option like Walrus Oil Cutting Board Oil. For decorative trays, valet trays, jewellery trays, desk organizers, and non-food-contact projects, Grand Finishing Hardwax Oil is a great option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Round Spiral 4 Pocket Valet Tray Template is a reusable clear acrylic woodworking router template for creating decorative, functional tray projects from hardwood blanks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair it with template tape, the proper pocketing and tray profiling bits, quality dimensional wood, and the right finish to create a polished tray for gifts, home use, markets, or small-batch woodworking products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jeff Mack Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42109491577029,"sku":"10-013","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0054\/3824\/2883\/products\/IMG_2781_7b89c708-408f-44e0-91ba-472dfeb04d34.jpg?v=1678973983","url":"https:\/\/jeffmacksupply.com\/en-us\/products\/round-spiral-4-pocket-valet-tray-template-clear-acrylic","provider":"Jeff Mack Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}