A Circle Cutter For Cheapskates

[Rockytime]

Since the subject of cutting rounds came up I decided to cobble up a circle cutter for my HF 9" band saw. It is one of the most used tools in my shop with the exception of my scroll saw. This was about a four hour project using scrap wood some of which has been in the garage for perhaps 20 years. All tools except for the table saw are HF. Nothing is square and the components are not all the correct thickness but it works. There are many photos as I tried to show it step by step. It is crude but works beautifully. I don't know how to separate the  photos with text so they are some what sequential. All paint sticks are courtesy Home Depot. Of course if anyone reports the theft I will certainly deny it. Questions gladly answered.

[WayneMahler]

I built one for my band saw. It uses a pin nail and does not penetrate all the way through which is good for round table tops and the like :). 

[Rockytime]

That's a good idea.  I may never cut another circle.  Making it was something to keep me occupied for awhile.

[Frank Pellow]

A long time ago, I made something along these lines for my table saw. 

It was king of scary to use that jig and I don't have it anymore.

You have reminded me of it and I think a jig like yours for my small bandsaw would be much safer.  I think I will make one, THANKS!

Edited May 8, 2018 by Frank Pellow

[meflick]

Thanks for sharing Les.  Not sure, but I think hubby has one of those he made for the bandsaw.  I will check, and if I am mistaken I will make sure he makes US one. 

[Rockytime]

5 hours ago, Frank Pellow said:

A long time ago, I made somethin along these lines for my table saw. 

It was king of scary to use that jig and I don't have it anymore.

You have reminded me of it and I think a jig like yours for my small bandsaw would be much safer.  I think I will make one, THANKS!

You will find it smooth as silk even as crude as mine is.