How to make a large circle jig quick & easy | Router Tips

I'm demonstrating a method to make a large circle jig to cut out big circles with your router the fast and easy way.
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[@hamb7260]

One of the greatest highlights of KZbin, this video just saved me about $100 to not buy CRB7 router base. I also realized that for my arch project, I can use my router make the arch ornate or apply some fancy profile without buying flexible moldings. Thank you very much for your video.

[@MsKaylakay19]

I'm used to larger, corded routers kzbin.infoUgkxfQ5_mgwq6PcudJvAH25t-I4D-3cTPz4z so this was a different experience for me. Basically, this is an incredibly sweet machine, fits well in the hand, etc. It has slightly less power than I'm used to, but that's understandable. Maneuvering freehand takes some practice. These days, it's especially nice to be able to avoid power cords. This is above the level of a hobbyist but below a pro level.

[@DIOSpeedDemon]

THank you so much! I work at a Mill Shop and I got the job by accident because the other millright had a slight table saw accident, (he no longer works at this type of job). I just got the order to cut a 8 foot table circle in 2 halves and have never done it before. Your video saved my ASS. I wish I would have had more wood experience when I started this job, but I did not know the difference between vg hemlock and Fir. Please make more videos for us wood challenged, moped experts. Thanks again. Randy RH DSD

[@MrToolmaker23]

Always have fun whatever you`re doing. Dramatic editing makes the video production fun. Woodworking is just fun all by itself.

[@klausdmier2]

Thanks for your very practical and to-the-point explanation. Worked like a charm. Made myself a perfect circle for a table I'm building.

[@ziggydog24]

Good video, your dust extraction a little like mine today making wagon wheels. I'm like you and make my jigs. I made up my wagon wheels and then roughly cut the outer circle with my jig saw. Then grabbed my festool router, stuck in onto a jig about the same as yours, 3 cuts and perfect. Thanks for your time and love your laid back style.

[@bobwolf1811]

Nice, simple, quick, and easy. It's a great jig. Thanks for sharing.

[@Damodel247]

Good Video - I was able to make this in less then 30 mins and the results were excellent. Thanks again.

[@AngieWilliamsDesigns]

Nice and simple! Great idea.

[@TomGlander]

Hey Alex I really like your instruction. Easiest circle cutting jig so far seen. Thanks.

[@CaptChaos519]

Love the video and the music / editing. Had me laughing pretty good while also learning something new. Keep it up.

[@demonicdime]

What a ridiculously funny video!! Super dramatic section for the win! Music is so epic and doomy at the start then it turns into Anthony Robbins super happy motivational tunes! Loved it man

[@SethMesser]

alex, your editing and videos in general crack me up and are quite rad. well done amigo.

[@jimjacobe]

Nice and simple. Thank You!

[@oliverclark7917]

great video. exactly what I needed to watch.

[@davidahmad2026]

Thanks! Worked great! You got me thinking! I actually used some machine screws directly into the router!

[@philstat100]

So simple and so cool!

[@randallhere8122]

Thanks for posting this!!!!

[@norm642]

great love it thanks

[@peachypound6108]

Whoa😳! I read the Title wrong. Thought it said “ Easy Circle Jerk”, LOL 😂. Anyhow, juking aside; great vid, great tip👍🏽, awesome circle-jig

[@sidovskiy]

wow! good! thanks

[@jttaylor5236]

Nice and easy thanks.

[@telosfd]

After cut circle i want to cut a half inch bigger circle outside but in half depth! The point is how. Thanks for tutorial.

[@marcfalmer]

that video helped make my day!! :) I was figuring that you would save the girl at the climax

[@mfraizer1]

Im doing this!

[@spudnikc6832]

excellent. thanks.

[@leoturko1562]

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[@psient]

Great music. Just like it was when the director wrapped the action scene in that revenge movie!

[@SOTD4162012]

The rig is perfect. Works like a charm. What type of bit did you use to make such a clean cut? I used a brand new bit on my router and I ended up with really rough edges.

[@usmcjosephnunez]

Its funny...awhile back I was trolling KZbin for plans to make air cleaners for my shop. I watched your video and learned quite a bit. Then, fast forward to today and I am trolling looking to make a circle jig. As I'm watching this video I can't help but think I've seen this guy before...I had. From your air cleaner video. Are you still woodworking? Hit me up if you ever want to shoot the breeze.

[@Tdoloughty]

What kind of bit did you use? Think I need to make my self one of these.

[@Olliegroot]

Hey Alex, Nice job! I was playing with the same Idea, but Iw wasn't sure if my milling bit would be able to cope. which one is yours? Thanks, Olivier

[@dkamhaji]

Thanks Alex, what bit are you using to cut through?

[@ccccen]

darn good and easy, cheap. t.y. :)

[@illdill44]

The way you measured your 36 minus 2*drill bit diameter right? Thanks for the video R/

[@chestermicek]

Quick & dirty, but it works. I understand why you didn't use the dust collector., There was a lot going on with the cord and there would have been more with the dust collector. Also, you should have cleared your work space a little so that you could walk around your object board as you cut. Also, I would have cut this circle outdoors. However, I like your quickie jig. Simplicity is a good thing.

[@dmoss8928]

What bit are you using?

[@lilamarvell]

Do you think you could use this same concept but with an electric drill? :)

[@knightv1000]

What bit do you use to cut the actual circle? I’ve been using my scroll saw to cut circles and this just looks so much easier

[@stevejacobs5388]

and you don't get the imperfection caused by the pilot hole

[@cathibarker7727]

Probably a really dumb question but.. Did you just use a nail in the middle??

[@jesustoro1063]

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[@andrealeal8777]

Can you tell me what router you use? Any recommendations?

[@lr1072]

what type of bit did you use to make the circle?

[@briticawilson2846]

thx

[@jeffmclowry]

You measured your bit from the inside of the cutter bit to the pivot. So your circle was 36" plus two times your bit width.

[@TomGlander]

Measured? Did you say measured? Yup. He done that.

[@lafayettel2734]

If you have a look at Hyezmar’s design in his Woodworking Bible, you can get a great alternative design for this.

[@daytonarce1993]

you slipped the part where you installed the board to the large board. is that a scree or a nail? if why choose either one?

[@rustyghostman3448]

Can u do the same thing to make an oval? Say for a coffee table? Does it matter how thick the wood is? Like say a bunch of 2x4's jigged togetherness?

[@VelidAgovic]

Rusty Ghostman Maybe this can help www.docgreenwoodturner.com/wpimages/wp40f09302_06.png

[@spiritofscouse]

hello. what router bit are you using please?

[@Lore-wv5mt]

so is this good to buy if u have a jigsaw hope I spell it rite

[@peterpostiglione5150]

what bit did you use?

[@TerryUniGeezerPeterson]

Can you give the specs on that router and what size and type of bit you're using?

[@peterstewart9376]

haha great video :) lol

[@janeskey5406]

OMG - get the bloody cable up and out of the way!!!

[@AntonioTorres-om7iw]

Jane Skey i thought the same

[@ffjsb]

@@AntonioTorres-om7iw It would be pretty hard to hit the cord with the blade with that setup. Just relax.

[@gmann1233]

I thought the same thing. Every circle cutting video shows the cord in the way. Hang it off of something overhead and leave slack in the cord and your cut wont be interrupted.

[@TheApache2lives]

what wood did u use.

[@mh167434]

Can you please give me the list of tools to learn how to cut a round circle on the drafting desk. Because I'm trying to buy a drafting disk animators that Walt Disney animators use back in the days.

[@woodyguthrie2789]

What's the name of the bit your using?

[@TeamProsperity]

What kind of bit did you use? Like an upcut spiral?

[@lasanabaptiste7734]

Did u ever find out wat type of bit? I'm wondering the same thing

[@lasanabaptiste7734]

Pls share if u do

[@TeamProsperity]

@@lasanabaptiste7734 No, I never got a reply but I would’ve used and up cut spiral

[@Nielubie78]

What is the model of the Router?

[@clemmtec9506]

How do I make a ball out of mdf , to the size od 24 inches.

[@lincoln668]

What's the name of the first song ?

[@DJROBONE1]

HELLO I LK THIS IDEA CAN I USE THIS TO MAKE SMALL ROUND SPEAKER PLATES? LK 6.5IN ? AND 8IN? 10IN?

[@malebassplayer1990]

+DJROBONE1 exactly what I am planning to use it for

[@ArbenZilci]

lol'd at the intense editing :P good useful video too!

[@daytonarce1993]

missing a close up on the nuts of the screws to see the finished product. how it's supposed to look after you screw it

[@daytonarce1993]

what do you do about the hole in the middle?

[@DIOSpeedDemon]

+Dayton Arce The Hole in the middle is Drilled, Directly Over the Center of the Earth. I think Home Depot has rulers to help you find that measurement.

[@troutmc1000]

Hi what kind off router bit should I use nice vid

[@PinoyMusicRevolution]

What kind of Router?

[@danilolopes7683]

DANILO

[@daytonarce1993]

you didn't explain what to do about the hole you're going to leave in the center of the board if you're using the circle part ie for a table

[@papergatorztv7087]

How would you make smaller circles

[@danielmalan9345]

PAPERGATORZ TV just re-measure from the bit to the distance of radius of your circle. drill a hole and put pin through. no need to remove router from thr jig.

[@papergatorztv7087]

Daniel Malan okay thanks

[@divyeshpatel1723]

can i have tools list you used in this video? I mean which company's router and model no?

[@m4st4Xk1ll4h]

hahahaha this made me laugh

[@hoold01]

"Perfect circles every time" Not so much, when every circle has a big old nail hole right in the middle.

[@striveforselflessness3220]

+Gareth Martin Turn it over. Or in many cases the hole doesn't matter depending on the project.

[@daytonarce1993]

you didn't show how you started the circle. that's a hard part

[@karyldebolouw74]

Woodprix has very good and accurate plans.

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

That's a huge circle with a tiny face in the middle of it

[@ducaschoenberg7156]

I'm sure you can find awesome woodworking plans on woodprix website

[@peteturner8493]

Got my vote for the dumbest router video currently on youtube!

[@aaronstill]

stupid music !!

[@daytonarce1993]

you skip so many steps!!!!! terrible video . unclear

[@malebassplayer1990]

+Dayton Arce seems pretty clear to me

[@daytonarce1993]

+Nathan Wilson when you actually try to do this you'll realize the steps that were omitted.

[@DIOSpeedDemon]

+Dayton Arce This video is perfect. If you do not know how to install a 1 inch wood bore bit into a drill or plug a router in, then you have no business with playing with power tools. Excellent video. 5 stars*****

[@malebassplayer1990]

+DIOSpeedDemon well said

[@DIOSpeedDemon]

+Nathan Wilson Your Presentation is Perfect. I speak from a perspective of 30,000,0000 Million Total Channel views and 20,000 subscribers. Precise, Concise, too the point, Focus on the task at hand and not on the commentator, You have a Gift my friend for videos. Please keep making them. RH DSD