DIY Incremental Circle Jig

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DIY Incremental Circle Jig

Post by Suso » Wed Jan 25, 2023 2:58 pm

New project on the way! DIY Incremental Circle Jig:

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Re: DIY Incremental Circle Jig

Post by Suso » Tue Jan 31, 2023 2:41 pm

I just posted a new video on Youtube to show you my last project. An innovative incremental jig that will allow me to cut circles safely and precisely on a band saw or router table.


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Re: DIY Incremental Circle Jig

Post by Suso » Thu Feb 02, 2023 2:59 pm

I've edited this video to show you how my new incremental circle jig works. By turning a threaded rod I can adjust the desired cutting radius. Each complete turn of the rod moves it 1 mm.

I marked the coupling nut with some numbers to use as a reference, but I can also adjust the cutting radius with the T-slot stop. This innovative circle jig will allow me to cut circles safely and precisely on a band saw or router table.


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Re: DIY Incremental Circle Jig

Post by Suso » Fri Feb 10, 2023 1:47 pm

I just posted a new video on Youtube to show you how to build my new DIY circle cutting jig that doesn't require you to drill the workpiece. I made an acrylic base to stick to the bottom of the workpiece to use as rotation axis. This way I was able to cut a round cutting board.


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Re: DIY Incremental Circle Jig

Post by Suso » Fri Mar 10, 2023 1:59 pm

Besides cutting circles on a band saw, my new incremental jig will allow me to do circular milling jobs with different router bits. I've edited this short video to showcase some examples!


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Re: DIY Incremental Circle Jig

Post by Suso » Fri Apr 21, 2023 3:59 pm

Quick and simple method to cut circles without the need for a center hole. I made a base with acrylic and stuck it to the bottom of the piece with double-sided tape.


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Re: DIY Incremental Circle Jig

Post by Suso » Fri Aug 18, 2023 2:37 pm

A few months ago I made this circle jig, and I've edited together a short video to show you how the incremental adjustment system works to adjust the cutting radius. For this system, I used a threaded rod and an aluminum plate. I haven't stopped using it since and it works great!


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