How to Make a Circle Cutting Jig for a Bandsaw

In this video, I'm showing you how to make a circle cutting jig that attaches to one of my bandsaws that allows me to make circles out of any natural wood, plywood or MDF, all that is required is a small hole in my wood for the pivot point on the jig to sit in. Watch the video to see how I made this useful Bandsaw jig.
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[@harrypowers9412]

Great jig-thanks Colin.

[@knecht105]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@MakeSomething]

Just wanted to say thanks for the care package! Going to show it off in the next vlog!

[@knecht105]

Thanks for the note buddy ... glad it found it`s way to you ... keep up the great work on your channel

[@daveengstrom9250]

I like that sliding center point. Nice and easy design.

[@harrisonmantooth3647]

Colin, thanks for sharing your ingenious idea for a circle jig. Works like a charm. I'm looking forward to viewing more "how to" videos. Again, thank you.

[@summerswoodworking]

These are great jigs. I really love the sliding radius pin design on yours!

[@agentstrickland]

I like your approach to an adjustable pivot point!

[@paulsimmons390]

This is the best jig I have seen.

[@Thom4123]

This is a great jig definitely going to build one. I really like how you made the adjustment set up.

[@cristianderjy7751]

Ingenious, simple and practical. I like it!

[@Manuel_Z_Kayaks]

USE A WIDE BLADE WITH FINE TEETH... I went through (BROKE) 4 blades cutting 8 circles of plywood 92 more to go. I did this before I figured out the wider fine tooth blade was the best choice. And I only used the fine tooth blade because it was my last choice. I cut 42 circles with the fine blade till I ran out of wood. (I'm using a small table top band saw too)

[@racma8698]

Very clever combination Colin.

[@zodak9999b]

Very nice circle jig, Colin.

[@Coomanboo]

This is a great video and just what I was looking for.

[@YBZ_GIJOE]

Love the "glue" bottle 😂😂 very helpful and informative video as usual 👍

[@knecht105]

The glue bottle is my secret woodworking weapon!!!! Thanks for watching!

[@Boomers_Bud]

Hi Colin, another great vid. Keep'em coming. Derek

[@rogergreen2270]

If you get to this I need to ask . When cutting small circles of 3 inch Dias ,do you need a narrower blade?

[@roadrunnerz2]

Awesome jig Colin

[@juanrodriguez-kj3ky]

awesome!!

[@pennyroyal3813]

Nice work Colin.

[@tommysts1920]

You could improve your centering hole a little by cutting the bolt off flush with the tabletop when fully tightened and then drill a hole on the (center) end of the bolt and insert a small finish nail in it with epoxy. That way you don't have such a big hole in the middle. I really like the idea though and think the leg brace is a must also with that far of a distance from the bandsaw table. I really enjoy your videos!

[@Flip-Flop-Rio]

I really enjoyed this jig ! I've given my like the video ! Michel - Rio de Janeiro - Brazil

[@cassyjackson5669]

cool stuff thanks

[@acmarceneiro]

muito bom esse video,seu canal e suas ideias sao espetaculares.parabens.

[@jeffreychaffins3188]

Great build Colin! I don't have a band saw bit I am going to try to fit it to my Ridgid oscillating spindle sander

[@kennybo-iy2ed]

nice job Colin

[@andymattingly927]

I like your design. I am going to make the top plastic piece longer to get it closer to the blade so I can cut smaller circles. Using a wood dowel for the pivot and staying with the bolt on the other end to lock it down.

[@The1PatSmith]

Genius, Colin! Quality presentation and video. Thank you very much, as always, very interesting to watch. Kind regards, - Pat.

[@timwhite9255]

I like the adjust system but i think you will want to use another piece of the same mdf on the other side of the blade so you get more support for the wood and a cleaner cut.

[@melissamcdonald5325]

Big thumbs up, thank you! Wondering how well this would work for cutting bowl blanks?

[@johnaurand4090]

I seen a circle jig earlier today I think this one you made will it fit my bandsaw easier. I have looking at a lot of different ways to make one your mite work the best. Thank you

[@philackerly3174]

I see you’ve got your cup of coffee too.

[@larrybe2900]

Nice jig. Mine needs some modification now that I've seen this.

[@dalemarsh942]

ive watched a few of these on the tube.and im going with yours a lot less to do to make one. also to get the flat spot out . all you have to do is make a little notch where you are going to start the circle it will keep it from having a flat spot . im using mine to make my rounds for turning

[@renbooth4147]

well done

[@hansdegroot8549]

Awesome. I do not have a bandsaw yet but in the future I buy one and then I can make this great little jig. Can you recommend a minimum hp for a small bandsaw? I mainly use pine till 5 cm of thickness.

[@frankthornal9489]

How is the pivot point locked in place so that when the desired Radius is set, it will not move? This looks like the one I want to make. Very nice Jig and good presentation.

[@davidgaleski5303]

thank you

[@meanders9221]

Nice re-think of the common bandsaw circle jig, Colin. I was thinking maybe the narrow blade deflected a little to cause the flat spots?

[@Sebastopolmark]

GREAT video Colin. That concept can easily be adapted to almost any bandsaw. I especially like that it is clamped to the saw so it is sturdy AND safe.

[@Manuel_Z_Kayaks]

PLEASE!!!! Stand to one side of the blade, ESPECIALLY when cutting small pieces. I got hit right above my belly with a small oak block that caught the blade and the pain was excruciating! Not to mention I was laying on the ground trying to get my breath back for about 10 minutes. The next day I had an 18" round bruise YES I WAS USING THE BLADE COVER but the block I was cutting is what hit me... I FEEL IT NOW! OUCH!

[@tavitlertritsumpun7160]

Noticed your extension table was not level when you cut the sample circle. Would that be the cause of the little flat area?

[@davidodonnell6427]

Nice

[@paulalderson6920]

Could you do a video on replacing a bandsaw blade and "tuning" the bandsaw please?

[@knecht105]

I will add that to my list, thanks Paul

[@krazypolak1820]

And nice haircut man who is your barber. You should give him straight edge

[@jtmin1]

Good video. How did you lock it in place to the jig. I like the fact that it could be slid up and down, but how did you stop the block?

[@cejkwo100]

I was wondering the same thing. How do you lock the slide in place

[@corrosive72]

the knob on the bottom side of the t nut tightens it up so it wont slide

[@garymccoy2888]

Where do you buy that plastic for the runners?

[@KPearce57]

That plastic was PTFE, Amazon has it.

[@erichesketh6028]

K.D. Pearce aa

[@Manuel_Z_Kayaks]

Buy a plastic cutting board and cut your runners from that. (Thick used ones are cheap at goodwill or any thrift store) For mine, I flattened some thick PVC pipe (The green one) and made my runner out of a strip of that. I rubbed a candle on it and that made it slide real smooth

[@rickhill615]

You need a bigger square to make the circle. I use about 1 inch bigger than the finished size.

[@theworldsworstwoodworker7294]

The link to the Google Doc under the video doesn't work. Would you mind posting the working link? I'd love to see the article! Great video! Big fan!

[@knecht105]

Thanks for the heads up on that ... it is fixed now,

[@chevy6299]

A bit over sized should fix the flat spot problem.

[@nickdispensa9762]

more

[@knecht105]

Thank You!

[@amirhouseingholinia2023]

The problem with this jig is that you will get 2 flat spot opposite of each other on your circle regardless of circle size.

[@dalemarsh942]

no you wont if you put a little notch into the side of the board and slide the piece of wood in and you will not have a flat spot .

[@krazypolak1820]

Wtf. Man. U should have kids talk show