An Introduction and Question for you guys and gals

Hi,

Not a lot of consensus but a good discussion of ellipse jigs here. http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Ellipse_jig.html

Rockler sells an ellipse jig
.

So does CMT http://www.axminster.co.uk/product-CMT-3000-Ellipse-Router-Jig-554585.htm

Plus many others. Just go to google and search ellipse jig.

-- -John "Do I have to keep typing a smiley? Just assume it's a joke." www.flickr.com/photos/gizmodyne

If you doing standard size ellipse, then you could use hardboard templates and a flush trim bit on a router table.

-- We must guard our enthusiasm as we would our life - James Krenov

I use my imaging suite, design my ellipse to any scale, or shape I need, & print it out. I also embed my carving pattern right into the design, printing that at the same time.

-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1

There is a video at, http://www.woodmagazine.com/wood/story.jhtml that shows a way to draw them with the use of a square and a shopmade trammel. http://www.miterclamp.com/Woodworking_video_index.htm, another video. This one uses MDF for a jig. There is also one that shows how to cut one with your router. I know I’ve seen some in woodworking magazines, but can’t remember which ones, sorry.

-- Jesus is Lord!

Niki can build you one!

But you have to pay the shipping from Poland.

-- I've been blessed with a father who liked to tinker in wood, and a wife who lets me tinker in wood. Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

Thanks so much guys i really appreciate the help. I was able to find one from Trend that will work perfectly. I knew someone would have the answer

-- www.theduckstrap.comThe DUCKSTRAP--Manufacturing Custom Corian® Bases and Plaques For Taxidermists and The Worlds Finest Leather Game Straps...Period!

You can always freehand them with a chainsaw.

rocklers elipse jig is here

-- http://ye-olde-cabinet-shoppe.com/

Dennis—I want to see your chainsaw results !! :)

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

If your shop has a CNC saw I am willing to bet there is a CNC router there as well? Maybe get chumsy with this operator and have him whip some patterns out for you?

Mopardude, Oh yeah we got all the “cool” tools to play with but if you want to do stuff like that you have to pay the employee discounted shop rate and that aint cheap TRUST ME.
Besides the operator is a jerk most of the time unless there is something in it for him. LOL

-- www.theduckstrap.comThe DUCKSTRAP--Manufacturing Custom Corian® Bases and Plaques For Taxidermists and The Worlds Finest Leather Game Straps...Period!