Router Template Kit for Carving In-Drawer Corner Storage Bowls

Product Opportunity Analysis:

• User Need Identified: The Reddit discussion highlighted a unique "floating ring holder" drawer insert—a carved-out bowl shape in the corner of a drawer. Many comments quickly shifted to the challenge of how to make it, especially without a lathe. This shows a strong interest in replicating this feature, but there's a perceived technical hurdle for those without specialized tools or skills.
• Target Audience: Woodworkers, DIY furniture makers, and hobbyists who want to add unique, custom details to their projects.
• Problem Solved: Creating smooth, consistent, concave bowl shapes in wood without a lathe is tough. Freehanding with a router can be inaccurate and tricky, while using chisels is time-consuming and requires a lot of skill.

Specific Product Suggestion:

• Product: A Router Jig & Bit Kit for Carved Drawer Inserts / Corner Bowls.
• Description: This kit would help woodworkers and DIYers easily create the "floating ring holder" or "corner bowl" feature in drawers or other wooden surfaces using a standard plunge router.
  • Components:
    1. Durable Router Templates: Made from acrylic, phenolic, or high-density polyethylene (HDPE). Could offer a few different common radii or sizes. The template would guide the router.
    2. Specialized Router Bit: The right type and size of round-nose or core box router bit needed to achieve the desired concave shape.
    3. (Optional but Recommended): Template guide bushing (if not a bearing-guided bit), double-sided tape for securing the template, and clear instructions/usage guide.
• How it works: The user would secure the template to their workpiece, set the depth on their plunge router, and use the router with the provided bit and guide bushing (or bearing on the bit) to follow the template, carving out the bowl shape.

Expected Benefits:

• For the Customer:
  • Accessibility: It allows the creation of a high-end, custom woodworking feature without needing a lathe.
  • Accuracy & Repeatability: Ensures a smooth, consistent, and professional-looking carved bowl every time, far better than freehand attempts.
  • Time-Saving: It's faster and more efficient than manual carving with chisels.
  • Value Addition: Enables users to add a unique and functional detail to their projects, increasing their perceived value and customization.
• For the Business (Potential Revenue Streams):
  • Direct Sales: Selling the kit online (e.g., Etsy, a dedicated website, woodworking supply stores).
  • Expandable Product Line: Could offer different template shapes, sizes, or kits for other unique router-based carving tasks.
  • Content Marketing: Create video tutorials showcasing the jig, driving sales.
  • Niche Market: Targets a passionate community of woodworkers and DIYers always looking for new tools and techniques. Profit margins on specialized jigs can be quite good.