| Project by BarryW | posted 586 days ago | 2818 views | 1 time favorited | 10 comments |  |
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A friend who recently did me a favor asked me if I could cut some plywood bottoms for his metal chairs that matched a small table he has on his deck. Sure, I said. That was two days ago. A little research in circle cutting jigs…some plywood…and I just finished his 15 1/2 inch chair bottoms. The first photo shows the glue up on the two layers of MDF that created a “dovetail” cleat to hold the movable board that had the center pivot point in it. The second photo shows the detail of the cleat. And the third photo shows the complete first chair bottom made from 1/2 inch oak plywood. These chair bottom should make the sitters comfortable and unafraid they’ll fall through the old rotten ones.
Picture 1. Glue up on two layers of MDF for circle cutter.
Picture 2. cleat to hold the arm on the bandsaw circle cutting jig
Picture 3. complete 15 1/2 inch oak plywood circle on new bandsaw circle jig
-- /\/\/\ BarryW /\/\/\ Stay so busy you don't have time to die.
10 comments so far
Todd A. Clippinger
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posted 586 days ago
Great jig action.
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cajunpen
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posted 586 days ago
Very creative solution to your needs.
-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/
Scott Bryan
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posted 586 days ago
Hi Barry,
This is a nice jig. It was a nice idea to attach the arm with a dovetail.
Thanks for the post.
-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.
Sawdust2
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posted 586 days ago
Sure is a hefty jig.
Lee
-- No piece is cut too short. It was meant for a smaller project.
teenagewoodworker
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posted 586 days ago
nice jig Barry, Just in time too. I need to cut some circles on a mini bandsaw next week. thanks for the post!
GaryK
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posted 586 days ago
Looks very effective! Great job.
-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.
gator9t9
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posted 586 days ago
Very nice ….
I have to ask ..is that a Laguna BandSaw …I have not seen one ..and that Red unit on the blade is the guide for the Laguna ???
I am sure you love working with the Laguna …
Mike in Bonney Lake
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Grumpy
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posted 586 days ago
Thanks for sharing Barry.
-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python
POPSHOP
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posted 146 days ago
looks good . I’m always piddling around designing all kinds of jigs as much as projects . Go figure
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PineInTheAsh
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posted 146 days ago
Barry,
Know what I like?
Your confident, one-word response: “Sure.”
Best,
Peter