| Project by CoolDavion | posted 722 days ago | 260 views | 0 times favorited | 6 comments |  |
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My mother-in-law wanted a lid to use as a table topper for a very large basket that she has in her living room.
The top is 3’ in diameter. It was cut from plywood using a router, straight bit and a homemade circle cutter. I applied edge banding and finished with a natural stain and polyurethane.
If I had to do over again, I would build a better circle cutter jig (I used a piece of acrylic and it was not’ that good).
-- don't sweat the petty things and don't pet the sweaty things
6 comments so far
Dominic Vanacora
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posted 722 days ago
What a great idea. You’ve done a nice job and the plywood will remain stable.
-- Dominic, Trinity, Florida...Lets be safe out there.
cajunpen
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posted 722 days ago
LumberJocks are sure a creative bunch. Give a woodworker a problem and I guarantee that he/she will come up with a solution. Nice project.
-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/
Dadoo
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posted 721 days ago
Try a “trammel” jig next time. I’ve recently seen one that used EMT pipe and clamps to make an adjustable trammel for the router. Maybe one of the other “Jocks” here will remember seeing it and be able to direct you there.
-- Bob Vila would be so proud of you!
CoolDavion
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posted 721 days ago
I was looking for plans something else online and found a couple better ways to make a trammel.
Oh well live and learn.
My wife wants another project for a gift, so it looks like I will be able to justify buying/making a router table. Hey I got my miter saw when the wive wanted crown molding in our beedroom.
-- don't sweat the petty things and don't pet the sweaty things
jeanmarc
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posted 537 days ago
Great work!
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Napaman
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posted 537 days ago
i am sure she loves it!!! my father in law has been building custom homes for 30 years…so my woodworking aint too impressive!!! just kidding she is one of my biggest supporters…cool table top…
-- Matt, Napa, CA...fun is beautiful...just trying to have some fun...