Abstract: A template guide tracking device useful for rapidly performing work functions such as joining together workpieces on a riveting machine. The template device has a tracking guide provided by a continuous groove having work stations provided at multiple intersection points located between adjacent segments of the groove. The groove may have a depth less than the template thickness with work stations being provided by openings extending through the template, or alternatively the groove may extend entirely through the template and have the work stations each provided by an enlarged opening or laterally located notch at the intersection point between adjacent segments of the groove.