When selecting an aerosol can to finish your woodworking project, pay special attention to the nozzle on the can. George Vondriska provides tips on how to formulate the board foot measure of hardwood so that you can better assess how much wood you’ll need for your woodworking project and better communicate with the salesman when you go to purchase your wood. George Vondriska provides tips on how to use a backyard saw mill to cut lumber from logs for your woodworking projects.
How to cut perfect circles with a band saw Photo 1: Attach the runner. Cutting perfect circles is easy with a band saw-as long as you take a half hour to build yourself a cutting jig. The auxiliary fence not only stops the jig at the right spot for turning circles but also keeps the jig from tipping up from the band saw table.
Hello everyone, today I’m sharing how to build a circle cutting jig for your bandsaw. My bandsaw circle jig is largely inspired by George Vondriska’s bandsaw circle cutting jig. Using more scrap oak, I ripped a piece of oak that matched the width of my bandsaw’s miter slot and attached it to the base of the circle cutting jig.
how to build a circle cutting jig for a bandsaw Related Question:
What is the best tool to cut circles in wood?
Using a hole saw is the absolute easiest way to cut circles in wood for your project. All you have to do is lock your hole saw in the chuck of your drill or drill press and start cutting. You can use hole saws to cut circles from ¾ inches up to 7 inches in diameter.
What router bit to use for cutting circles?
We recommend a solid-carbide up-cut spiral router bit. For the Model 300 Circle Guide, use a 1/2″-dia. router bit.
When using a bandsaw should you maintain it?
Keep guards in place at all times. The blade guard should be from 1/8 to ¼ inch above stock. Keep hands away from blade and do not open upper or lower bandsaw doors while blade is in motion. Maintain a balanced stance and keep your body under control at all times; do not overreach.
Can I use a jigsaw instead of a circular saw?
Although a jigsaw can be used for most of the tasks that a circular saw can perform, including straight cuts and cuts on a tilt, the jigsaw uses that really take advantage of the tool’s qualities are jobs such as kitchen fitting and joinery, with their frequent need for complex cuts.