A sample scenario to illustrate the potential

Here, we take the common (or at least easily understood) process of marking a wooden piece for routing shallow cavities to insert some round disc magnets. The conventional approach would be to measure and mark each part, being very careful to make sure paired parts matched up properly. This method is rife with potential points for human error. The following is one method that could not only speed up the marking of multiple parts, but also improve consistency.

Creating a tracing template with Shaper Trace

This project was done primarily to test the idea and concept. But as we worked through it, we realized that instead of using this method to create a mere marking template, it could just as well be used to create more substantial routing guides that can be used on a proper routing setup. The tool would just need to be made thicker to avoid any flexing.