{"product_id":"oval-salt-cellar-template-clear-acrylic","title":"Oval Salt Cellar Router Templates (Clear Acrylic)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jms-product-description\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eOval Salt Cellar Template - Clear Acrylic Woodworking Router Template\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreate wooden salt cellars, small dishes, and compact kitchen projects with this clear acrylic woodworking router template.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Oval Salt Cellar Template is designed for routing recessed pockets into wood, making it a practical option for creating small lidded salt cellars, seasoning dishes, and handmade kitchen accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThis template includes half circle inlays that can be used to help create a lid, making it a more complete project template than a simple open tray design. It is a great fit for hardwood blanks, small offcuts, and unique species where the grain and colour can become part of the finished salt cellar.\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 oval shape works well for small kitchen projects, handmade gifts, and functional pieces that can be used on a counter, dining table, or charcuterie board setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWooden salt cellars for kitchens, dining tables, and serving areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSmall lidded dishes for salt, spices, or dry seasonings\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCompact wooden dishes for decorative or light-duty use\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHandmade kitchen gifts for food lovers, cooks, and woodworkers\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSmall-batch products for craft shows, markets, or online sales\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eProjects made from Black Limba, walnut, maple, cherry, white oak, or other dimensional hardwoods\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhy Use a Clear Acrylic Oval Salt Cellar Template?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eA clear acrylic router template makes it easier to position your layout before routing. You can see the grain, colour, and natural features in your wood blank, which is especially helpful when making a small project where every part of the board is visible in the finished piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eFor salt cellars, consistency matters. The routed pocket, outside shape, and lid components all need to work together cleanly. A reusable acrylic template helps create a more repeatable process whether you are making one salt cellar as a gift or producing several for your shop or market table.\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 salt cellar and small dish projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOval shape gives the finished piece a clean, refined look\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 unique figured pieces\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 salt cellars are smaller projects, keeping the router balanced and the template secure 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 on 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\/diy-black-limba-dimensional-boards-4-8-wide?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=00822d41b\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Limba Dimensional Boards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - used in the example pieces shown in the product images.\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 more 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 Oval Salt Cellar 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\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, especially because this is a smaller template and project size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRemove the template, sand the routed 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 Oval 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 5.875\" by 4.875\"\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 10-001\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 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 5.875\" by 4.875\" 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 this template for making a finished salt cellar?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThis product is the clear acrylic router template used to make a wooden salt cellar. The wooden salt cellar shown in example 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 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 Oval 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":42025385656517,"sku":"10-001","price":22.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0054\/3824\/2883\/products\/IMG_1860.jpg?v=1759500084","url":"https:\/\/jeffmacksupply.com\/products\/oval-salt-cellar-template-clear-acrylic","provider":"Jeff Mack Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}