{"product_id":"mini-round-4-pocket-tray-template-clear-acrylic","title":"Mini Round 4 Pocket Tray Router Templates (Clear Acrylic)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jms-product-description\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eMini Round 4 Pocket Tray Template - Clear Acrylic Woodworking Router Template\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreate mini round trays, small dishes, jewellery trays, and compact catch-all organizers with this clear acrylic woodworking router template.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Mini Round 4 Pocket Tray Template is designed for routing recessed pockets into wood, giving you a small four-section layout for rings, coins, keys, earrings, office items, and other small accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe compact round shape makes this template a great option for using smaller hardwood blanks, attractive offcuts, and multi-species glue-ups. The 4 pocket layout gives the finished piece a practical divided design while still keeping the overall project small, simple, and easy to gift or sell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat You Can Make With This Template\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThis mini 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 4 pocket layout gives you a useful small-format design with separated compartments for everyday items and decorative display pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMini round trays for coins, rings, keys, and small accessories\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eJewellery trays for earrings, rings, bracelets, and small keepsakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSmall catch-all dishes for nightstands, dressers, and entry tables\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDesk organizers for clips, coins, pins, and small office items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSmall handmade gifts, craft show products, and shop inventory\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTray projects made from hardwood offcuts, dimensional wood, or multi-species glue-ups\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhy Use a Clear Acrylic Mini Round 4 Pocket Tray Template?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eA clear acrylic router template makes it easier to position your tray layout before routing. You can see the grain, colour, and natural features in your wood blank, which is especially useful when working with smaller pieces where every part of the board matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe 4 pocket round layout is a good choice when you want a mini tray with multiple organized sections in a compact footprint. Each recessed pocket can hold a different group of small items, while the round profile gives the finished piece a clean, polished look.\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 mini tray and dish projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCompact round shape works well with smaller hardwood blanks and offcuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e4 pocket layout helps organize small items in a compact tray\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eGreat for handmade gifts, craft shows, markets, and small-batch woodworking products\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, jewellery trays, desk organizers, and non-food-contact projects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eHow to Use This Mini Round 4 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 diameter.\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 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 because this is a smaller tray template with multiple pockets.\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 mini 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 Mini Round 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 4.875\" diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.375\" wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemplate SKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10-004\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Used For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Routing recessed pockets for mini round trays, jewellery trays, small dishes, catch-all trays, and compact organizers\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e One 4.875\" 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 the full round tray shape?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThis mini tray template is intended for routing recessed pockets into a wood blank to create a mini round 4 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 Mini Round 4 Pocket Tray Template?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThis template works well for mini trays, jewellery trays, small dishes, catch-all trays, desk organizers, nightstand trays, and small handmade gifts. The 4 pocket layout is useful when you want a compact organizer with multiple separate compartments.\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 mini tray projects, handmade gifts, craft shows, and small-batch woodworking products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch4\u003eWhat wood should I use for a mini round tray project?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eDimensional hardwood is a great choice for tray projects. This smaller template can also be a good way to use attractive hardwood offcuts, smaller blanks, or multi-species glue-ups made from cutting board strips and accent strips.\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 mini 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 Mini Round 4 Pocket Tray Template is a reusable clear acrylic woodworking router template for turning small hardwood blanks into clean, useful mini tray projects.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair it with template tape, the proper pocketing and tray profiling bits, quality wood, and the right finish to create polished mini trays 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":42109777477829,"sku":"10-004","price":18.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0054\/3824\/2883\/products\/IMG_2563_9464534d-e11b-47a4-be0a-d9c95fc9b354.jpg?v=1678981700","url":"https:\/\/jeffmacksupply.com\/products\/mini-round-4-pocket-tray-template-clear-acrylic","provider":"Jeff Mack Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}