Christmas Designs

The Bowl & Tray Router Bit with Bearing is the ideal pairing for these templates. The bearing rides along the inside edge of the template while the rounded bit profile routs the concave tray interior to a consistent depth and smooth surface.

Infinity Tools offers four individual Christmas tray templates: Christmas Tree, Snowman, Gingerbread Man, and Santa Hat. All four are also available together in the 4-Piece Package.

The templates are designed for hand routing with a bearing-guided bit, but CNC users can trace the template profiles digitally or use them as physical guides for locating workpieces. Many CNC woodworkers also purchase tray templates for manual router work on projects that do not justify full CNC setup time.

Hardwoods such as maple, walnut, cherry, and alder are popular choices for food-safe serving trays because they are dense, take a smooth finish, and are durable in service. Maple in particular provides a clean, light surface that contrasts beautifully with dark food-safe finishes or natural oil treatments.

Tray depth is controlled by the router's depth stop, not the template itself. Most serving trays are routed in multiple passes to a final depth of 1/4 inch to 3/8 inch, leaving enough material beneath the tray floor for structural integrity. The template controls the perimeter shape, while depth is set on the router.

The 4-Piece Christmas Tray Template Package is priced as a bundle and typically offers better value than purchasing all four templates separately. It is the right choice for woodworkers planning a full run of holiday gifts or seasonal projects.

Yes. A plunge router is the preferred tool for tray routing because it lets you start the cut in the center of the blank, ramp to depth, and sweep to the template edge in controlled passes. A fixed-base router can also be used by starting cuts from the edge if the design allows it.

Food-safe finishes are recommended for serving trays that will hold food or beverages. Pure tung oil, food-grade mineral oil, and cutting board finishing waxes are popular choices. Fully cured hardening oils like pure tung oil also provide good water resistance. Avoid lacquers and varnishes on food-contact surfaces unless they are rated food-safe when cured.

Many small-scale woodworkers use tray templates for craft fair and holiday market inventory. There are no restrictions on using Infinity Tools templates for small production work. If you have questions about quantity or commercial use, reach out through the contact page.

In addition to the standard Bowl & Tray Router Bit, Infinity Tools also carries the Deep Reach Bowl & Tray Router Bit for deeper tray profiles, available in the Carbide Router Bits & Sets collection.