| Project by JR_Dog | posted 357 days ago | 1416 views | 8 times favorited | 10 comments | ![]() |
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I was building a wishing well and needed to stabilize the circular base so I created this little jig to slide into the base of my plunge router and with a few set screws to hold the wooden dowels in place I can now make perfect circles. I had an old piece of Bubinga hanging around so I used that as the center spindle, then drilled a hole to fit a 20 Penny nail into the center. I worked surprisingly well and is now a permanent tool in my shop (Took me about 10 min to build and a ½ hour to glue using Titebond III.\
Thank you,
-David
-- The Best Intentions Bring Undoubtabliy Something Less But Nontheless Something..."
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Woodbridge
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#1 posted 357 days ago
I have the same router. Thanks that is a simple but good idea for a circle cutting jig.
-- Peter, Woodbridge, Ontario
Ken90712
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#2 posted 357 days ago
Well done, perfect results!
-- Ken, "Everyday above ground is a good day!"
Martyroc
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#3 posted 357 days ago
Nice jig JR, I was in the process of building a similar jig, when my company gave me plenty of plywood wire spools. When I run out I think I will build this jig, nicely done.
-- Martin ....always count the number of fingers you have before, and after using the saw.
nomercadies
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#4 posted 357 days ago
Simple, nice. Good work. I’d like to know more about your mobile, tractor powered, workbench.
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JR_Dog
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#5 posted 357 days ago
Thanks everyone! Here’s a few followup statements:
Peter – since you have the same router you’ll find that you have to drill out the holes a bit since they taper on the inside… maybe they all do this or maybe it’s a way for DeWalt to ensure you purchase their attachments; the drill and metal bit didn’t care much and opened the hole up nicely.
Ken – Thanks for the feedback and since I haven’t spoken to you in a while I hope you guys had a great time in Cancun.
Martin – Thanks for the comments and hope you’re doing well
Nomercadies – lol; yes that “workbench” consists of scrap mdf and plywood clamped to my trailer gate top… works nice since the sawdust or most of it falls into the trailer. Thanks for checking it out.
-- The Best Intentions Bring Undoubtabliy Something Less But Nontheless Something..."
eddie
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#6 posted 357 days ago
nice jig JR_Dog good luck in the contest
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JR_Dog
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#7 posted 357 days ago
Thanks Eddie!
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WDB
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#8 posted 357 days ago
Very nice – I like it.
j_c
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#9 posted 350 days ago
Great idea – the simple ones are always the best and most effective!
Sadly my skills concerning resourcefulness are severely lacking :D
dbhost
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#10 posted 339 days ago
Well hot diggidy dog! That is a forehead smacking simple idea. Good going!
-- Manufacturer of fine quality sawdust since 1984. Comments and advice on my shop welcome. Check it out at http://lumberjocks.com/dbhost/workshop. Gladly accepting shop build donations!
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