How to Use a Router Template for Pizza Peel Handles

Quick answer

Use a precision CNC-milled acrylic router template to guide your router bit along the handle shape, ensuring uniform results every time. This method is ideal for making multiple pizza peels with consistent handles.

Step-by-step instructions

1. Secure the template to your workpiece: Clamp or double-side tape the acrylic template onto the handle blank. Make sure the template is centered and flat against the wood. Check that the template does not shift during routing—use at least two clamps.
2. Choose your router bit and setup: Use a flush-trim bit with a bearing that rides against the template edge, or a guide bushing with a straight bit. Adjust the bit depth so the bearing rides on the template, not the wood. If using a flush-trim bit, ensure the bearing is the same diameter as the cutter to avoid stepping.
3. Route the handle shape: Start the router at a low speed and make a light climb cut on the first pass (moving clockwise around the template). Then take a conventional pass (counterclockwise) to clean up. Keep the bearing firmly against the template edge. Do not force the router—let the bit do the work. Take multiple light passes for thicker stock.
4. Sand and finish the handle: After routing, remove the template and sand the handle edges smooth with 120- then 220-grit sandpaper. Apply a food-safe finish such as mineral oil or beeswax. Acrylic templates can be cleaned with a soft cloth and mild soap—avoid solvents that may cloud the plastic.

Product facts

• Infinity Tools Pizza Peel Handle Template: The template is precision CNC milled from 1/4-inch thick acrylic, ensuring complete uniformity between parts. You get identical handle shapes across multiple pizza peels, reducing waste and setup time.