One thing that has not been covered. What do you do when the kit is suddenly no longer available? If you have the templates, then there is nothing stopping you from continuing to build a particular kit. Don't you wish that you had templates for all the old Pica kits?

I have templates for several models, and did use high pressure laminate (formica) to make them. Of course having a cabinet shop does not hurt. I have tons of the stuff.

Bill, Waco Brother #1