My update: I have made the Jig and it worked superbly first time. I employed most of the design details with a few modifications. Eg. the single slot shelf support I got was deeper and had to be cut down but was fine then. The adjustment screw was easier for me as my smaller band saw table has a slot in the front scale which allowed me to position the adjusting screw in this slot which also retains the jig assembly from lifting up. The advice about setting the centre pin in relation to the blade was invaluable and as such, the first 8 inch circle I tried in a piece of 6mm MDF was exact. I am really pleased with the result.
So glad you benefited from this video. This video is 9 yrs old now and this channel has been replaced with another I created. The new channel is both working with Wood and Metal - Check it out, you might like it.
Brilliant - one of the best circle cutting jigs I've seen. I'm going to make one to cut templates for young nursery children to draw circles on paper. The hole will enable drawing through the circle for patterns and even notches around the circumference to draw polygons etc. I like the use of inexpensive readily available parts to make it and tips on setting the pin. First class Mark.
Some commentary would be useful, personally, after research, I've come to the conclusion that whilst a metal work lathe can do wood turning, and you can even build a rest to work the wood in the traditional manner, the swing on a hobby metal work lathe is going to be quite restrictive and my ideal workshop would have both. My main interest is really in saving space but i think I'm back to considering a small metal work lathe and a midi wood turning lathe ( when I've worked out where they will go!)
I agree, this was not a well thought out video. I was using a tracer to cut the profile. I've also let this channel die so to speak. I have not contributed content in a long time. I have another channel called Winky's Workshop. It's mostly metal working but there is woodworking also. One project was a CNC wood lathe that is amazing.
Sorry, this is an old channel. I probably need to take this video down. Google Buckboard flyer Winky's Workshop. Part 1 and 2 will come up. Here's a link to part 2: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-BspHvDbnQNk.html
You are in luck sir! I made this video in 2014 and i'm still using the sled but I use it for dados and cutting with the blade a a 45 degree angle. This leaves a big gap in the sled. However, I have a larger sled that will cut a 4 x 8 foot sheet of plywood that I am going to build it again. It's 18 years old and starting to get wear. I will be making the video later this week. You may have noticed my Channel Name on this comment, "Winky's Workshop" This is my new channel and it covers woodworking and metalworking. Maybe you should subscribe so you get notified when i post the video. Thanks!
Sorry, I should have specified. I was looking at the large sled for the size. I have a 5 x 5 x 1/2 Baltic Birch I would like to use. Are you redoing the large sled? I have subscribed to both channels to try to catch any update on your large sled. Thank you for the response and I look forward to more videos.
@@kc1850 The large sled overall is 4-feet wide and 5-foot long. With the fences attached the capacity is about 4'4" or a bit more. This allows a 4 x 8 foot sheet to be cut across the width anywhere along the 8-foot length. And yes, I am redoing the large sled. My current sled is 18 years old, doubles as a work table and it's very dirty... plus the runners are a little worn. It's time for a new one and new video. Thanks
Mark, I just finished making your sled for my 10” Makita table saw. Man does it make a difference. I used maple and 3/4” plywood for the fences. I really appreciate your videos and how instructional they are. From an old man in Kentucky, God bless.
Thanks Laymon, I live in KY also. I started another channel several years ago when my interests shifted to metal working. I called it "Winky's Metalworking Tips" but over a years ago I changed it to Winky's Workshop so that I could post both metal and woodworking projects. I plan on posting new material to this channel which will include more woodworking in the future. Check it out and see what you think. And thanks on the sled video. I don't know if you noticed the date (2014). Still I am convinced that my method for building a sled is by far the best and easiest. I now have more experience and a better camera. At some point I'll redo this video and post it to the new site. I hope you will subscribe. ru-vid.com/show-UCf4EaCarZUA0IrfQnYhnekA
The T track would work fantastic although you'd need a locking mechanism. A 1/4 bolt would also work well but the diameter of the pin is smaller and less noticeable.
I like the basic video but agree with those arguing that a commentary would be incredibly useful. For myself I am very familiar with the concept and there should be no restriction to styling assuming you have the correct tools and toolrest and you can cut coarse threads if you so wish. It would be useful to have a close up of the tool used though please and an explanation of the shape, angles and tool height.
I agree, this is an old video with poor planning. The tool was 1/4" square HSS ground with a full radius and a fairy aggressive rake and back rake. The control you have on a metal lathe is amazing. With the aggressive rake angles you can get a very smooth cut. You might be interested in a more resent video of mine. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-KEzoPeqnRRw.html
good day sir i must say this is the best ,simplest and cheapest jig i have seen im going to make one just like this for my band saw thanks so much for shearing
Thanks you and you are welcome, this channel has been slowing down and I'm moving the content to Winky's Workshop. It has a combination of woodworking and metal working. Check is out. Thanks again. ru-vid.com/show-UCf4EaCarZUA0IrfQnYhnekA
Well-thought out video. I like the materials list, and really appreciate the hints on where to set the pivot point relative to the blade gullet. Two minor complaints: your plywood has twist in it, and, for newbies, NEVER pull a piece towards you after cutting it on the router table. That practise can cost you fingers.
Thanks. Yeah, the wood was warped. This was the second jig I made. I made this one just to make the video. I was being frugal with my wood. I didn't want to waste a good piece of wood on a jig I didn't need. You are right about backing up on the router table. I should have turn the router off.
Hey there! Thanks for making this video; its nice to see how the sausage gets made. What would you say the minimum inside bend radius be for 0.25" Stainless? And how about 0.1875 "? Thanks!
This jig is not very versatile. I needed to bend 1/4" brass rod and it did well at this. The weak part of this jig is the clamp, it tries to move. If you can figure out a way to hold the clamp the stainless might bend well. Sausage?
@@WinkysWorkshop Oh ok, it seems like it worked pretty slick! I was working on a design that uses 1/4" stainless rod, but wanted to design it with the minimum bend radius. I can't seem to find any online sources that give me an answer for such a specific question. The "how the sausage is made" is an old figure of speach. I'm an old soul! ha!
@@brianornduff9668 - It did work well for its intended purpose. The piece that holds the end of the rod was hard to make although I now have a mill that would work well. Most benders use a pin to hold the end of the rod but this pin makes a dent in the rod. So the bender has some good aspects.
I bought a band saw (Einhell TC- Sb 200), When I try to cut some woods. İt is problem. Sometimes in straight cuts, sometimes in circular cuts.Should the saw be tight or loose When I cut straigh or circuler cuts.. I am trying to adjust the fence part of the saw and when I squeeze, the scale breaks. How can I solve this problem. Thanks
The blade needs to be tight. There are usually published setting for each blade width. Setting up the blade guides is very important. Back off all guides set the tension and let the saw blade run the saw for a moment. Now set the side blocks, they need to touch the full width of the blade excluding the teeth. The blocks need to touch the blade but without pressure. Now the bearings that support the back of the blade should be set to touch the blade without deflecting it. No band saw will cut perfectly straight but setting the guides correctly will help a lot. Most often the fence will have to be skewed a little while resawing.
Thanks I’m looking forward to the ability to cut 4x8 sheets. I have recently made a couple small sleds using the technique of placing the runners in the miter tracks and then gluing and screwing them flush to the bottom of the sled. What I have noticed is that the hardwood still has a tendency to twist and become tight in the tracks. I like the idea of recessing them into dado slots to keep them straight. I made a cut off sled maybe 28 years ago based on one Norm made on the New Yankee Workshop and it used dados. I have just recently got back into woodworking so it’s back the the dado slot for me. Thanks for sharing your talents.
Thanks for the compliments and you are welcome. Just a side note, if your router table is not very large you can use a dado blade to cut the dado. Using the dado regardless of how you cut it really simplifies construction. I recommend a large out feed table if you have the room. Mine is a 1x2 oak frame with 3/4 plywood set into a rabbit. I mounted it level wit the saw table and then cut two over sized dados with a router for the runners of the sled. Both the out feed table and the sled get used as a table. One more thing, I recommend using glue only on the runners. I used screws to hold them in the dado on a past sled and ended up doing lot of sanding to make the runners slide in the slots.
I to have admit you explained very well the important concept of having the cutting edge of the Band saw blade perpendicular to the pivot point. Thus why you have the adjustment to move that point predicated on the blade width. I have watched many videos on the subject on various ways to make a circle cutting jig. Your is the only one I have seen that address that the gullet I will say of the blade is where the center line of the blade needs to be for an accurate dimension. Thank you for taking time to creat this video.
Thanks! The adjustment is very useful. I made this video before I ever looked around at other designs. After I posted the video I looked around and I was shocked that none of them had the adjustment.. actually most did not slide into the cut either. Thanks again for the comment. You might also want to check out my cross cut sled. Super easy to build compared to most and using my construction methods will insure a more accurate sled.
Winky, I would like to add to the comment by the gentlemen below. I would love to see you make many more videos. No b.s., very good instructional information and a quality product. I am only a part time woodworker but I have already built 2 of your sleds. I have added a little personal touch but nothing big. Keep up the excellent work. Thanks again. Jim D.
Thanks Jim! Here's the deal. I started a metalworking channel also and it did very well. However, I'm a woodworker first so I changed the name from Winky's Metal Working Tips to "Winky's Workshop". Yes there is a lot of metalworking but I have recently added some woodworking and plan to add more in the future. In fact, some of the videos on this channel will find there way to Winky's Workshop. I hope you will join me at the new channel! ru-vid.com/show-UCf4EaCarZUA0IrfQnYhnekA
I'm impressed with this video's simple presentation. I need to make several 18" x 3/4" plywood dummy-weight discs for my son's gym (for training) and will make this jig which will be less fuss than using a router jig which I've used in the past.
If you have the space it's almost as easy to make a larger sled and being able to cut a full sheet of plywood is a huge plus! Of course an out feed table and infeed supports are necessary but also add to the size
I made a very similar circle cutting jig a couple of years ago. I used it for several projects and it performs flawlessly. I debated whether to make a circle cutting jig for both a router and for my tablesaw but opted to make one for my bandsaw. Glad I did. The time it takes to setup and cut is minimal compared to the other two methods. Great video and Great jig!!!
Thanks for the comment. I agree... very easy to use. I made a crude jig for my router also. With a good router bit you can make a very smooth contoured edge.
I would first like to let you know that your style of video is a refreshing one. Seems a lot of people who get more and more views seem to try and get more views by adding bells and whistles that in my opinion are not needed . So very refreshing to see you do an excellent video with great lighting, sound and clear explanation. I have made my jig simular to yours but used all wood accept for the nut and the bolt. Just finished it last night and my blade was wondering off to the outside of the circle with my big blade so I switched out blade to my finer one and still same problem BUT not as bad . Well I gave up on it it was getting late and decided to sleep on it and look on here to see if I could get some ideas . Well your info on the position of pin makes sense so will get to garage and figure it out.
Thanks for the comment. Yeah, at the end of the video I explain which way to move table (pin) if it tries to get larger (it's too deep). The narrow blade will make the adjustment less critical. A 1/2" blade will cut about an 8 inch circle but the type of blade can also effect this.
Winky's Woodworking Tips thanks Winky. After sleeping on it I went out to garage with a clear head and noticed that my rubber wheel was starting to lift on in a couple places. I used crazy glue and all issues gone. So I guess the rubber was causing things to bind up. . All good now
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