Bandsaw Circle Jig | Woodworking

Sometimes in woodworking you need a perfect circle, other times 'close enough' is actually good enough. In this example I need a circle for a carved clock face, so it's going to be roughly treated and sanded anyway. A slower but more accurate router based jig isn't actually gaining me anything.
Bandsaw circle jigs will give you a really close to perfect result straight off the blade, requiring just a little bit of sanding and reshaping to be perfect.
The plans are really variable based on how large a circle you want to make and support, the size and position of your bandsaw, etc.
A rough guideline of the sizes I used can be found here (free download)
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[@TheWoodKnight]

"Plans" can be found at thewoodknight.com/product/bandsaw-circle-jig/ - remember to change it for your saw and what materials you have on hand. Yes, I've made a video on this bandsaw circle jig *years* ago, but with a much larger audience and my next project using it, I thought it was time to bring it out again.

[@atoyafollins9858]

Pp0

[@thomaskuzia8125]

Thanks for the video and especially for the free plans!

[@peterkelly8953]

Clever use of the mitre track upside down! Edward de Bono would be proud!!!

[@stambolas]

I have been searching jigs for a while, but almost all of them used pins set at set increments. This was the first truly variable size jig that I've found. I built it earlier today and have been making (almost) perfect circles since. You have a new subscriber. Thank you.

[@sandymclea]

So many ways from different guys. More simple or too comples. This is the sweat spot. Mine will be similar. Thanks

[@The_Joker_]

Wolverine does woodwork 👌

[@RobRobertson1000]

Simplest and most effective answer I've seen, thanks Paul!

[@Kungfukielbasa]

Thank you for the short and sweet video. I followed your vid and made a great circle jig for my bandsaw. Many thanks!!

[@followme8238]

Excellent! I’ve seen a few build videos which relied on the pin being installed in the table, and that wouldn’t allow for minor distance tweaking. This sliding pin is a good solution for a reusable jig

[@DavesShed]

Thanks Paul. I'll have to give this a go.

[@marknash8818]

Thanks for sharing Paul, This jig is now on my shop build list!!!

[@andym3511]

Hi Paul. Made mine today. It works great. I'm going to use it to make a couple of wine-tables as gifts for friend. Thanks so much for your help.

[@SteveZodiac777]

Thanks Paul - a very useful jig!

[@Arbyofuchprawnage]

Simple and elegant solution, I have been looking at a few designs and this one is by far my favourite. Thanks for the video and the plans!

[@h4z4rd42]

Cool stuff, thank you.

[@toolman101476]

I’ve been researching these for a bit and even built a few, but this is by far my favorite design! Nice job man! Thanks for posting

[@bugnurddesigns5268]

I’ll be referencing this video next time need a circle. Great job!

[@michaelvenditti1607]

Paul I'm a long time subscriber and this is the first time I comment but your timing could not be better because I just purchased a new bandsaw and like R. Robertson said simple and very effective Thank you

[@clydedecker765]

Paul, great idea using the shelf pin.... Everyone can glom onto one of those with a matching bit size. That's a circle jig I can use -- I never get perfect anyway. That's more than close enough for me.

[@chriskildun8810]

Thank you.

[@DavePawson]

(Relatively) simple. V.clear, tks

[@The_Joker_]

I like this guy 👍

[@Z-Ack]

Bandsaw circlator.. good stuff.. need a lathe roundifier now.. got a table holer. Trying to make a holy sphere.. whiffle..

[@Zioluideecreative]

bravo 👍👏👏

[@IrishChippy]

Nice one Paul. My father had one in Ireland. Like your design better. Usually use the router, especially for round over templates for big windows. Yes. very noisy compared to the mellow tone of the bandsaw. Happy Easter to you

[@bandd1952]

Feel like this is the best I've found. Simple yet effective. I built the jig for my 10" saw and when I tested it the piece booged down the saw to the point that it stopped sawing right after starting the curve. Im using a 5/16 blade. Any suggestions?

[@VitalityMassage]

Do you think you could cut a 6" diameter, 2" thick circle made out of maple?

[@oldmanpottering]

Thanks for sharing Paul, good job. what glue and accelerator did you use ? Ive been watching a lot of people use 2P-10 but its fairly expensive in our homeland

[@TheWoodKnight]

Starbond CA - I have their 150 and 600cps. I've been very happy with their products - the accelerator is a bit slower than some others, but the glue lasts years if kept in the fridge, and gives a very clear/optical result (which many dont)

[@andym3511]

Hi Paul. I've been searching KZbin for the best design for me, and I'm going to use yours Thanks so much. One question - are you happy with the stability of the jig on your bandsaw table? It looks like it might want to over-balance on the open side of the table.

[@TheWoodKnight]

If it's a particularly large diameter you're doing, that could be an issue. A roller stand positioned lengthwise would provide adequate support

[@wwspier]

@@TheWoodKnight or counterbore a couple 50-100 lb. threaded disc magnets to the underside of the left edge, which will let you adjust the depth with the countersunk wood screws (or bolts) to control grip, and so that they don't contact the table if not desired. Counterbore just a hair more then the disc magnets' thickness.

[@thienhuynh8917]

How do you make without the center hole ?

[@mrobertson5311]

Great video! Just subscribed and was wondering if I could ask three questions: What is the size of the bed on your bandsaw so I can get a comparison to my own (or if it's easier just let me know what Laguna model you're using and I'll look it up)? At 3:28 you make a cut not shown on your plans and was wondering if this was done to simply not have to feed the blade through every time? And last...what is the sander you're using at the end? Looking to buy a new one and thought I'd check it out. Thanks tons!!!

[@TheWoodKnight]

Its a Laguna 1412, not sure on the bed size. Honestly can't remember why I did that, it was a long time ago! Sander was the GEX125-150AVE. There is a revised unit of it that goes by the name GEX 40-150, which if you are in North America has a completely different name.

[@iq0099]

drill another hole closer to the center and you will get smaller circles

[@sam_millen]

Does anyone know if anyone out there makes these to buy? I don't have a table saw so it's not so easy for me to make my end.

[@sevron-rk5tz]

Funny! For years i did it free hand. Never had a problem. I am 73 years old with 60 years experience. Take that to your teacher!

[@marknash8818]

Thanks for sharing Paul, This jig is now on my shop build list!!!