Router Bit Question

[James RS]

This might not be the place to ask, but using the CW to make a template I wanted to use a router with a collar for the template. What bit would be the best as far as downward or upward
spiral.

Thanks,
Jim

[Ken Massingale]

Downcut if you're using a hand held router.

[Dan-Woodman]

Jim
Downcut if your cutting all the way through the wood, upcut for dado's and mortices.
later Daniel

[cestout]

I would say up cut if you are only going to purchase one. You will be using it to clear out areas in your project. An up cut will work in any situation, a down cut only in some.
Clint

[James RS]

Thanks, I'm actually going to be going through the wood.

Thanks Again,
Jim