I am making a table with multiple tops, each edge of which is slightly curved, which normally would require 16 different templates inorder to rout the edges. I would like to make a "variable curve" template so that I can bend it to the proper radius, clamp it down securely, and make the cut. But I can't think of how I would construct such a variable template which would both describe a fair curve and yet be strong enough to act as a fence and resist the forces of the router.
Any ideas?