Uses common building materials available at most building material centers. This shows which parts you make out of every piece you buy and eliminates wasted material.
All pieces are full length.
If your part is 12' long your template is 12' long. All necessary hole locations and sizes are prefigured and on the template. Number all parts as you go for ease of assembly. Templates are made of 20 ga. Chipboard which is treated to help repel moisture which may be present in certain species of lumber.