Rockler Interlock Signmaker's Templates, State Park Font Kit, 2-1/4'' by Rockler

Don’t review a ton but this product is awesome. Make sure to use the brass bushing or you will destroy the letter templates.As long as you use the end spacers and tape down the second pass letters are a breeze to swap out.

I make trail signs for our local land trust and these templates are great. They are very easy to assemble and taping them to the wood with masking tape keeps them in place for use. I have an older plunge router so the guide did not easily attach to my router, so my husband made a plexiglass piece for me that fit on the router and holds the guide. The plexi is great because it allows you visibility to make the initial cuts without damaging the templates. Other comments mentioned the care needed to make a nice sign: agreed. For some letters, after the initial cut, a second template is added which completes the letter. Best to drop the router into a cut part before starting, then start the router and run it through the second template for best results. Also, for all the cuts, I do a quick rough cut, then blow out all the bits (I have a little air compressor), then do a second cut to clean up the letters.

I have has templates similar to this before and had trouble keeping them in place. This set is better and I just used it to make a sign advertising our Boy Scout Troop. Once you understand you to use it, which the videos it is nice. The only problems I had was in keeping the templates from slipping out of alignment. Directions show taping them down but be sure to use a lot of good tape. I used blue painters tape but the adhesive was not strong enough. The multilayer passes to make some letters was not explained well in the printed directions but videos resolved that issue. This is a very good set once you practice a little and learn the right way to use it. Use tape that does not create a lot of friction for your router to slide over.

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These work great once you get the hang of it. Unfortunately, you ruin a few templates getting the hang of it, so practice using one of the templates you will most likely never use. A trim router with a plunge base would probably work best. I wish the plastic was sturdier, and would be willing to pay more for something that doesn't get chewed up so easily. I also wish all of the letters had notches at the top and bottom center, which would make vertical signs easier to create. However, these help me make trail signs for the 53 mile Batona trail in New Jersey, and were worth every penny I paid (see attached photo).

I've made a couple of signs for my wife's horse stalls. I didn't have any problems and the signs appear to be professional in appearance. The sign making wizard is a nice feature that helps immensely in setting up the signs.

I read the reviews and purchased this letter set with my eyes wide open. I watched YT videos and understood the shortcomings and assumed some of the more mediocre and negative reviews were from people who weren't woodworking savvy. They aren't all. Here are my observations and hope they help.First off, this is in no way a professional template kit. The pieces ARE very thin and most of them snap together... but not all. The slots in the letters/numbers that the guide bushing follows are larger than the bushing, allowing for bit wobble. This requires double passes, leaning on each side to completely cut the entire letter. That doesn't matter a ton if the letter requires only one template to cut but if the letter requires two, you really need to cut twice to make the cuts connect properly. This is a PITA. Also, there are letters, numbers and special characters that have very small sections to rout around that are ridiculously easy to bend. If they do, your letter is screwed because you will have cut in a place you didn't want to and that is off track. Very frustrating. The fix for that is glue dots on the underside of templates that have small sections... even the letter E or F that have straight sections. You will have to be careful to not push against the sides of the small parts to keep them from bending a bit, or double stick tape (it's own problem.) More on that in a bit.That being said, it does work and will produce a sign or plaque that is, for the most part good. Buy the Rockler bits that correspond to the template kit you have. Their bits have a flat bottom that is much better than a standard bit that leaves a center line in the bottom. That matters with two-template letters. Expensive but worth it.Blue painters tape is difficult because it's just thick enough to catch the router base. (Speaking of which, don't even think about getting this kit if you don't have a plunge router. You'll destroy the kit in no time.) I have been using boxing tape because it's thinner and the router base doesn't catch much. Double stick tape on the bottom is a blessing and a curse. Dots are better. And when you tape down the template pieces, take in to consideration that some pieces will have to be removed for the 2nd template guide. I don't tape down any letter witch is 2-part. Finally, go slowly. You want to make your sign in one try and not have to scrap pieces and start over.Would I buy one again...? Yes because it does work, but go in with your eyes open and practice enough to know exactly how much pressure to apply to the templates and how to navigate 2-template letters. Let the router do the work and don't force it. Good luck.

I use these templates along with it's bigger brother for address signs. You DO NEED A PLUNGE ROUTER and you need to PAT ATTENTION to what you are doing. Inattention will lead to popping the router out of the template and cutting the template.Don't cry when you cut a template. There is only one thing to blame and that is YOU. Maybe sign making isn't for you. It is VERY helpful if your router has a vacuum attachment to keep the chips from bunching in front of the bit. I have held these templates in place with blue painters tape and it works excellent. If the template moves you are applying too much pressure in the template or trying to go too fast. If you are trying to cut a 3/4" deep cut you will have to make multiple passes just like any other router bit. I have found 1/4" works well and is deep enough for any sign.