How to Template Any Surface

Good info... we are just everyday average DIY dudes, we don't need the annoying background music.

I just got your template strips from Amazon and have a few issues. First off, the strips were coiled up in a small circle to fit in the box and now will not lay flat on their own, frustrating. Second, the coil was held together with packing tape and a sticky residue was left on most of the strips. Third, acetone will not stick it together. And finally, the listing says 1/8” thick but it’s closer to 1/16” thick. 🤷‍♂️

Your videos are incredible. Thank you

No shipping to the Netherlands? The material looks amazing

May I ask what glue did you use to fix it?

I use xylene fast drying to glue mine together. I’ve used pipe cleaner but not acetone yet. Xylene seems to give the best bond in my experience. Also I use 1/4” staples. Even paper tacks to hold it in place before and when gluingBut on cabinets without a rail I use thin straight edge for support. This has been used in the granite business since I started 20 years ago. Easiest way to do it without cad machine.

What is the template material made from? Thx

Can it be cut with a scissor?

If you don’t have acetone, will 91% alcohol work to adhere the template strips?

the worst way to make a template

Is there such a thing as template sheets?

This is the first time I watch this channel, less than a minute in and I'm HOOKED! Subbed!

Hey Guys, Have you tried to do Latte Art with epoxy? I thinking of trying it for some tables in a coffee shop.
Thanks for your time.

What type of material is is the template made of ( hips and abs as an example)

I only see wooden template material on your website. What material are the ones in this video and can I purchase it locally?

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I am obsessed with your company. THANK YOU for being so open with your methods and recipes so that others can learn. This method of templating has SO many uses beyond counter tops and I can't wait to put it to use. Your video styles are great. Informative without being too talkative, great quality and easy to follow. THANK YOU for the quality content!

How can I use this template method to install a countertop on a concrete back wall that has a curve or a bulge. (Old apartment building)

JUST LOVE WATCHING. Maybe slow down a bit to really help us ...kinda quick for us old brains! Can’t get over acetone working as adhesive!!! Are you talking the same type of old school acetone us ladies use to remove nail polish, gel coats etc.? There is now non-acetone products for everyday nail polish but some still use the strong stuff for the heavy duty nail products that really build up on the nail.

Really enjoy watching your videos. 😎. Your way is pretty cool - seems just a bit old school. The last few years the guys that have done jobs for me have done it by camera. Beautiful results. One even used an app in his phone that downloaded to shop computer system . Another one had a little more “dedicated” camera, tri-pod set up. It took all the measurements, angles, corners, etc. It seems to work great - granite and marble countertops were great when installed. Took just a few minutes to shoot everything. They had some kinda of little “markers” they put at certain places while shooting each section. One of the companies - the measurements applied directly to the stone I picked and then they sent me a set of photos to see if I liked how the pattern in the stone “lined up” or laid out - not sure what the term is - but it was to make sure the parts of the stone I liked ended up where I expected. Pretty cool.

I say a bit old school but maybe except for the way the one company did the computerized image transfer to the stone so I could see how it would turn out before their big machine cut it - I assume with a laser of some sort - not really sure. However, I would assume the shops without this equipment would do it the way you do it. Mine were all good however - but I imagine you can get some bad jobs who don’t utilize the full beauty of the stone and do a bit rough work.....or at least I have seen some jobs (in flip houses) I wouldn’t have accepted - pretty bad. Maybe done by do it yourselfers - not really experienced. As expensive as some of these slabs are, darn if I’d try it...let the pros like you do it.

Hi there I am considering buying this product, but nowhere can I find up to what temperature it is heat resistant. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

I love this templating! Can you do a video on the build of that cabinet, it’s awesomely beautiful!! Love the countertop lighting up

GUYS ... GUYS ....GUYS... wow! I have been struggling with strip wood and hot glue sticks for any template-ing and this method is a TRUE EASY alternative! Thank you! ALSO... I don't know what you did to "UP" your video production value, but you are making great videos, thanks for all the content. Your products helped me make a great project.
I have to make a sailboat cabin template to replace some rotten wood and am definitely going to try this! Thanks SC !!!

Well but it’s plastic and here in 🇬🇧 we have war on plastic

Hi I’m going to coat my kitchen counter soon and was wondering if you have ever used gold leaf in the veining.

Another awesome tip and product from SCC!!! I love the ability to roll it up!! You could take an entire day and go templating for Jobs and have them rolled up in the car!! Nice entrepreneurship ideas!

Genius. Love tips like these. Thanks

SCC Team, how do you get that amazing two-toneish look on the cabinet faces?

Yes, this is very cool
But...
What’s a template???

You do beautiful work!

I like this new technique you’re using! I used your older technique with thin strip of wood and 2part super glue. It worked great and produced a rigid template, but was somewhat heavy and a pain to transport. Thanks!

Great video. I'm happy to hear those strips are reusable. Saves not only money but the landfill. Thank you. :-) 💗💗💗

What is the template material made of?

What is the template material made of, I'm in uk so need to find same stuff over here

Nice ♥️

Awesome! I can't wait to see the next video.

Just finished my first countertop for the bar/den. It is curing and came out amazing. First time building a countertop from scratch. You were right, " I got this". Thank you so much for ALL of your instructional videos. After this room remodel is done the kitchen countertops will be next. SCC Rocks!!!

Really just love this page...I'm so waiting to close on this house so I can expose my work taught from you guys..! Please keep up the great work!

I want your garage with all the equipment!! What a play ground...lol

My next project after I finish this big restaurant job is to rebuild this man's kitchen in his home. I will need your templet materials and your next video for sure.

Clever system - makes it seem completely 'Do-able'

Are these strips made out of HIPS (Hi Impact Polystyrene)?

you sir are a pro and i njoy every moment

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