Have you ever tried to inset your UP5 Throttle Face Place into your fascia?
Getting the inset cut just right can be difficult. Prawn Designs makes a
router Template and Stencil set to help.
The UP5 Template Set is made up of two parts, the Template and a pair
of stencils.
(NOTE: These two stencils have been combined into one.)
The UP5 Template and Stencil set is designed to help guide your router
to make a perfectly sized hole to inset a UP5 Face Plate. Note, if you are
using a stock UP5 Face Plate you will need to square the corners with a
wood chisel.
Router Bit
You
will need a Pattern Bit for your router. The Template is designed for a
1/2 inch diameter Flush Cut Pattern Bit. The bit also needs to be short
so that the bearing at the top of the bit will follow the pattern in the
template. I use a part number 102-0862B from
Eagle America. This bit is only 1/8 inch tall, so it can only cut 1/8
inch deep.
If you want to make a deeper cut check out part number 102-0872B,
it is 3/8" tall.
How To Use The Template
Select the "Open/Close Instructions" button to display basic instructions
on how to use the Throttle Jack Router Template.
UP5 Template and Stencil Guide Instructions
Be sure you read the instructions manual that came with your tools
and adhere to all the safety procedures. Always wear the correct safety
equipment for the tools you are using, including but not limited to
eye and hearing protection. The following is offered as a guide and
not a complete set of instructions.
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Note: in this example I am using a piece of scrap wood.
Position and clamp the Template onto the fascia.
Be aware of what is going to be behind the throttle jack. Is there
enough space for the throttle jack to extend out the back of the fascia?
You
will need a Pattern Bit for your router. The Template is designed for
a 1/2 inch diameter Flush Cut Pattern Bit. The bit also needs to be
short so that the bearing at the top of the bit will follow the pattern
in the template. I use a part number 102-0862B from
Eagle America. This bit is only 1/8 inch tall, so it can only cut
1/8 inch deep.
If you want to make a deeper cut check out part number 102-0872B,
it is 3/8" tall.
Adjust
the bit so that it will only cut as deep as your Face Plate is thick.
If using the Prawn Designs UP5 Custom Face Plate from 1/16" Baltic Birch,
adjust the router to cut 1/16" deep.
Using the template as a guide. Run the bearing around the edges and
then remove all the middle area.
If you are using a Prawn Designs Custom Replacement Face Plate, it should
drop in.
If you are using the Face Plate that comes with the Throttle Jack
you will have to square the corners. I recommend a wood chisel for this.
Now to make the area to be cut out for the throttle jack. Place the
stencil that is a ring into the hole. Use a pencil to draw a line around
the inside of the ring.
(NOTE: These two stencils have been combined into one.)
Remove the ring stencil and insert the other stencil. Use an Awl, Pencil,
Center Punch or other similar tool to mark the four small holes.
Drill 4 holes at the indicated spots.
Use a jig saw, coping saw or similar tool to cut between the 4 holes
along the lines.
You can now assemble your Throttle Jack and install it and run trains
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orders@prawndesigns.com . Include a list of what you want to order (Part Number
and Description) and your shipping address. We will get back to you with an estimate
of when we will have your order is ready to ship and shipping costs.
Router Template to inset a UP5 Throttle Jack into the Fascia.
$10.00
PD-21008
UP5 Stencil
Once you have routered a space in the fascia for the Faceplate you need
to cut a hole for the throttle jack to stick into. This stencil helps to
define where that hole is. Drawn lines for the 4 sides and
mark the location to drill for the holes for the
four corners.
$4.00
PD-21009
UP5 Router Template & Stencil Set
A set the include both the UP5 Router Template and the UP5 Stencil, PD-21007
and PD-21008.
Router Template to inset a UP7 Throttle Jack into the Fascia.
$10.00
PD-21090
UP7 Stencil
Once you have routered a space in the fascia for the Faceplate you need
to cut a hole for the throttle jack to stick into. This stencil helps to
define where that hole is. Drawn lines for the 4 sides and
mark the location to drill for the holes for the
four corners.
$4.00
PD-21091
UP7 Router Template & Stencil Set
A set the include both the UP7 Router Template and the UP5 Stencil, PD-21007
and PD-21008.
$12.00
PD-21010
NCE / Tony's Router Template
Router Template to inset a NCE / Tony's Throttle Jack into the Fascia.
$10.00
PD-21011
NCE / Tony's Stencil
Once you have routered a space in the fascia for the Faceplate you need
to cut a hole for the throttle jack to stick into. This stencil helps to
define where that hole is. Drawn lines for the 4 sides and
mark the location to drill for the holes for the
four corners.
$4.00
PD-21012
NCE / Tony's Router Template & Stencil Set
A set the include both the NCE / Tony's Router Template and the NCE /
Tony's Stencil, PD-21010 and PD-21011.
$12.00
PD-21013
NCE / Tony's Faceplate, Baltic Birch Plywood, Blank
$2.50
PD-21014
NCE / Tony's Faceplate, Baltic Birch Plywood, Custom Engraved
Note: in this example I am using a piece of scrap wood. 
You
will need a Pattern Bit for your router. The Template is designed for
a 1/2 inch diameter Flush Cut Pattern Bit. The bit also needs to be
short so that the bearing at the top of the bit will follow the pattern
in the template. I use a part number 102-0862B from
Eagle America. This bit is only 1/8 inch tall, so it can only cut
1/8 inch deep.
Adjust
the bit so that it will only cut as deep as your Face Plate is thick.
If using the Prawn Designs UP5 Custom Face Plate from 1/16" Baltic Birch,
adjust the router to cut 1/16" deep. 
Using the template as a guide. Run the bearing around the edges and
then remove all the middle area. 
If you are using a Prawn Designs Custom Replacement Face Plate, it should
drop in. 
Now to make the area to be cut out for the throttle jack. Place the
stencil that is a ring into the hole. Use a pencil to draw a line around
the inside of the ring. 
Remove the ring stencil and insert the other stencil. Use an Awl, Pencil,
Center Punch or other similar tool to mark the four small holes.
Drill 4 holes at the indicated spots.
Use a jig saw, coping saw or similar tool to cut between the 4 holes
along the lines. 
You can now assemble your Throttle Jack and install it and run trains
