{"product_id":"square-2-pocket-valet-tray-template-clear-acrylic","title":"Square 2 Pocket Valet Tray Router Templates (Clear Acrylic)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jms-product-description\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eSquare 2 Pocket Valet Tray Template - Clear Acrylic Woodworking Router Template\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreate square valet trays, small dishes, desk organizers, and catch-all trays with this clear acrylic woodworking router template.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Square 2 Pocket Valet Tray Template is designed for routing recessed pockets into wood, giving you a simple two-section layout for keys, coins, watches, jewellery, office items, and other small accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe square shape gives the finished tray a clean, balanced look, while the 2 pocket layout keeps the project practical and easy to use. It is a great option for hardwood tray projects, handmade gifts, craft show items, and small-batch woodworking products where you want a useful organizer without an overly busy layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat You Can Make With This Template\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThis tray template is designed for routing recessed tray pockets into a wood blank, not for cutting a full board shape all the way through. The 2 pocket layout creates a clean, practical tray with two separate compartments for everyday items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSquare valet trays for keys, coins, watches, wallets, and accessories\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDesk organizers for clips, coins, pins, and small office items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eJewellery trays for rings, earrings, bracelets, and small keepsakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCatch-all trays for nightstands, dressers, entryways, and shelves\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSmall wooden dishes for decorative or display use\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eGiftable tray projects made from walnut, maple, cherry, white oak, or mixed-species glue-ups\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhy Use a Clear Acrylic Square 2 Pocket 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, making it easier to centre the square design, avoid defects, and choose the best-looking part of the board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe two-pocket square layout is a good choice when you want a tray that feels simple, clean, and useful. One pocket can be used for larger everyday items, while the second pocket can hold smaller accessories. The reusable acrylic template also helps you repeat the same layout if you are making multiple trays for gifts, markets, or shop inventory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eClear acrylic helps with grain alignment and project layout\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eReusable template for repeat tray and dish projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSquare shape creates a clean, balanced finished look\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e2 pocket layout keeps the design simple and practical\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWorks well with dimensional hardwood, laminated blanks, offcuts, 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, use 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 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 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 Square 2 Pocket Tray Template\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003col\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eChoose a flat, stable wood blank that is large enough for the overall template size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePlace the clear acrylic template on the wood and adjust the position based on the grain, colour, and layout of 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 where needed.\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, especially around the pocket divider and corners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRemove the template, sand the routed pockets and surface, then apply a finish based on how the finished 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, valet trays, jewellery 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 Square 2 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 9.75\" by 9.75\"\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 10-016\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Used For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Routing recessed pockets for square valet trays, small dishes, catch-all trays, jewellery trays, and desk organizers\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e One 9.75\" by 9.75\" 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 the full square tray shape?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThis tray template is intended for routing recessed pockets into a wood blank to create a square 2 pocket tray. 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 Square 2 Pocket Valet Tray Template?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThis template works well for square valet trays, small dishes, jewellery trays, catch-all trays, desk organizers, nightstand trays, and handmade gift projects. The 2 pocket layout is useful when you want a clean organizer with two separate sections.\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 tray pockets?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eUse a larger pocketing bit to remove most of the material where needed, 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 clear 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 square 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 tray 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 Square 2 Pocket Valet Tray Template is a reusable clear acrylic woodworking router template for turning hardwood blanks into clean, practical two-section tray projects.\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":42109502193861,"sku":"10-016","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0054\/3824\/2883\/products\/IMG_2772_b611c0f2-24bd-4e50-808f-3026475ec9f6.jpg?v=1678974418","url":"https:\/\/jeffmacksupply.com\/en-us\/products\/square-2-pocket-valet-tray-template-clear-acrylic","provider":"Jeff Mack Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}