I build an improved Band Saw Circle jig to the one I built some while ago. Temple Turnings : • Woodturning, Welcome t... Martin Saban-Smith : / workingimage
Thank you Mike! I just bought a bandsaw and went down the rabbit hole of RU-vid videos looking for circle cutting jig designs to cut bowl blanks. Your design stands out as the most versatile and stable. I appreciate the wealth of knowledge that you have shared in your videos!
Hey Mike, I'm a 68 year old beginner and I like your instruction on the band saw circle jig. Great job. Got to build me a jig now. Keep up the good work, you sure helped this old saw dust maker.
Love your honest, down to earth videos Mike! Never bothered with a circle cutting jig- but your work has made me rethink. Your workshop has gone from strength to strength over the years.
+Paul Haggett I assure you Paul it really is a great addition, and once you make one, you'll wonder why you hadn't made one sooner ;) Take care, and thanks for your support Mike
Mike - thanks for sharing. Truly the beauty of this venue is that we don't all have to reinvent the wheel. Have just (finally) gotten a band saw and cut a few not-so-round circles and now I've got a project for this upcoming weekend! Hope all is well for you outside the shop as well. Jim
Hi Mike, as an avid viewer of your channel and a relatively new woodturner, i am always inspired by the things I see on my visits to your space and put into practice what I have learned at the earliest opportunity. Your circle cutting jig design is by far the best I have seen (after much searching) and my resulting jig works perfectly. Thanks for your help again and please keep your inspirations coming. They are a true delight to me and, i am sure, many others. Best wishes Paul
Hi Paul, and thank you for your kind words. I'm really happy to hear that the jig works well for you too. The inspiration came from a video by Erik Anderson, you should check his channel out too :) Take care Mike
Thanks Mike! Love your videos. I made a jig very similar to this one a year or two ago, probably using your initial video as a guide :-). I kept having issues with it binding recently and seeing your adjustment made me realize it wasn't lining up with the front of the blade. Keep up the great work (fun) sharing!!
My pleasure Donald, I'm glad you sorted out the binding issue, it's surprising how important that little set up stage is. Take care, and thanks for your support Cheers Mike
Dear Sir, yesterday I finished a bandsaw circle cutting jig based on a video you a few years ago. Don't remember the Pacific video number but you did an upgrade to it a couple of years later. After finishing the jig I cut a couple of bowl blanks to check things out, and even cut a circle out of plywood. Everything works great, and in fact has help me a discover confidence I did not realize I had. Since I started turning last March, I discovered so much more confidence that I didn't realize I had. Thank you for your inspiration in keeping me continuing on with this rewadding hobby. I also watched a lot of your videos when I first started, cause your tone and instruction was what I needed when I started.
Hi Harry and thank you for your very likd words. I am really happy to hear that my videos have been some help and a source of inspiration to you. Enjoy your turning journey and take care. Cheers Mike
My wife and I watched this today. Love the design. Got a kick out of the detail to dimensions and positioning, and then when you 'eyeballed' it into place before cutting the blank! I'll be making one based upon your design.
A week ago or so, I was watching one of your video and saw you use your circle jig and asked is you would have a link on how to build it. I just finally got around to watching it. Thanks you very much, it does the trick. Now I'll be building 2, One for my Michigan shop (summer) and one for my Texas shop. As usual I very much enjoy watching.
Thanks Mr. Waldt, I've watched a lot of videos on how to make a circle cutting jig and yours seems to be the best. I think I'll try to make one for my bandsaw. I am a beginner turning for less than a year now, and love it. Thanks for this video and all the others. They have helped me a lot. Danny Sweet
Thanks, Mike! I've seen several variations of the circle cutting jig, but I really like the setup and witness marks yours has. Great idea on how to provide an adjustable pivot that is easy to setup and be accurate. I will be making one of these..
I just went through this video again, Mike. Thanks for all the detail. I confess I don't think I will have need for this much capability - I intend to build a jig much like your old one with some scraps I have laying around this week, and I bet it will suit me just fine for my sloppy work! That notwithstanding, this has opened up my perspective for sure. Have a good one, mate.
+SJWoodworks Hi Steve, nothing wrong with the first one I did, just that the updated version is a bit more "refined".....not a word associated with me very often ;). Take care Mike
Second time watching and will be constructing my own shortly. I have been given a truck load of oak and need to start making bowl blanks. Of the videos I have watched yours is the simplest and yet does everything the others do. Thanks for giving me a head start on making my own. Cheers.
+Rawn Shaw Hi Rawn, I'm really pleased that you find this jig useful, I am very happy about the way it performs. Thanks for watching, and your support. Take care Mike
I am building some round tables for my son's music store. The largest is 36" made by gluing 2X4's together. I needed to cut them into a round shape so I threw together a quick and dirty jig. (Pretty much I build a jig for most projects I do) I love jigs! My jig has the slot for the blade, a runner and I just used a screw for the pivot at the proper length from the blade. It worked great with a few minor problems. Watching your video gave me ideas to modify my jig into a perfectly great jig! My version is pretty long to accommodate the large tables and as such, combined with the size and weight it was unwieldy to use. So I am adding the hook to keep it from tipping. Actually I will add two. On my jig I slid the jig into place and clamped it in place. The hooks will work much better. And the stop will be a brilliant addition! On my jig I will stick with the screw for a pivot point as I don't see making too many large circles. And if I do, not too many different sizes. I will then make the jig you did for doing bowl blanks. Great video. Thanks. And thanks to the internet for making it easy for us all to gather others ideas to use to improve and share with others.
good job Mike i really like the jig ! i think I'll have to make one for my shop . big thanks for sharing. love all your videos and appreciate you sharing with us .
Excellent video Mike! I've been looking for the right circle cutting jig plan, and I think I'll try yours. Seems reasonable enough and now, thanks to you, straightforward as well.
I think it's a winter thing, when the winds and cold comes, we, man (or woman) feel the need to get our shop winter ready with all the commodities we can push in it... I don't feel like turning, but I sure feel like jigging up my shop, so I'm working on a camera crane, I'm working a burn all pot belly oven, and I'm working on jigs I'll need to finish my Djembe project, but nothing waits on the lathe!... I'll need to turn something soon, to keep the channel up and running :) Thank you for sharing Mike!!
+Yuval Lahav Jigs are a great time taker Yuval, but also enjoyable to make, especially if the work well like this one :) Thanks for your support mate. Keep warm...lol Take care Mike
Great video Mike. I was having trouble with the jig I made and after watching your video I have found my issue. Thanks my friend. Take care and do a kindness. Mark
Very cool job, Mike! Thanks for sharing. Now, you KNOW I'm going to steal this one as I've done with so many of your ideas. Thanks again, Mike! Take care my friend, .....Gord
Nice video -- this is a very good mashup of ideas, both Mike's and a couple from others, which he is good to acknowledge. One possible change: Make the dovetail slot for the slider differently. This is an idea from a couple of other videos. Cut two pieces of plywood, one for each side of the dovetail slot, and cut them at a reverse angle glue the to the base so that they form a dovetail slot what they're pushed up against the slider. That adds a layer of plywood, which makes the jig heavier. But it's also likely to stay perfectly flat over time because the base won't have a wide dovetail groove cut into it. And the slide will move a bit more easily on the smooth surface of the base, on which it rides.
Great looking jig Mike. I have two things on my shopping list, a lathe and a bandsaw. Lathe is the priority and hopefully then a bandsaw. I think I'll be making one of these if I get the bandsaw. Thanks for sharing.
Another cracking video Mike!! I'll have to make a mini version for my mini bandsaw ;-) Thanks a million for the shout out mate much appreciated !! look forward to the next !
I know it's a long time since you made this comment, but just in case you're still battling with setting up your band saw, this is a highly educational as well as entertaining video on a lot of stuff relating to band saws; setup, use, when to do what, etc: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-wGbZqWac0jU.html&feature=mh_lolz. I found it on the Woodworking Talk forum and it's what actually got me into watching these incredible videos on RU-vid!
Hi Donald, I really can't take credit for the concept, but it is a huge help in the shop. Let me know what you think when you've built and used it. Cheers Mike
Nice video all round. Would like to point out that the anti-tip cleat should be on the other side of the jig so it hooks the back edge of the table. Always appreciate those who choose to make the time and effort to produce instruction videos for the rest of us. Thanks.
+NotMyName Thank you. I don't think the cleat would work in that position, as you have to move the table forward toward the blade to begin the cut. Thanks for the suggestion though. Take care Mike
Very enjoyable video mate, well demonstrated and explained as usual, I like that sliding track, that's a great idea, I think I will be modifying mine, hope all is well down your end Mike. Cheers. Harry
+The Little Garden Shed Workshop Thanks Harry, the couple of little modifications are very handy. All well here thanks, hope things OK with you too. Take care mate Mike
I made this jig but forgot to put a stop on the underside. The blade then went a little forward so that the pin and the blade were out of line. This caused the blade to jam when used. When I put a stop on the jig to keep the blade in line with the pin it worked perfectly. Thanks!
another suggestion - on the slider mark corresponding increments to a matching point on the outside edge of the base - when the workpiece obscures the inch scale, you can still see where it's set
Hello Mike ! good to see you again!! LOL I only made my version of your MK1 a few weeks ago not long after I got my new band saw, looks like I shall be making MK 2 very soon :) Great video and superb jig mate! Thanks for sharing. All the best Bram.
+Brams shed Lol Bram, thanks for showing up mate :) I only did this one as my original was really the worse for wear, it is a little more flexible than Mark1 :) Take care Mike
Great project build Mike !! This version of a circle jig will be a great addition to many a wood turners shop.Fancy breaking your SD card....What are you like ?.....LOL !! :) Give our love to Mu Chris.
+Christopher Fisher Thanks Chris. I know mate, I am a clumsy old fart I know ;) Take care, and love to the crew Mike PS - Charlie is really coming on with his drumming, just getting better and better - well impressive mate :)
Thanks mate !! My late father was a drummer for a band called " Kenny and the Cortina's " back in the sixties.They supported the Hollies a few times in and around Swinton when they started off....It must be where Charlie gets it from !! Take care pal and give Mu a kiss from me. Chris.
Hi Mike, good job, been following your site for a while and got some great info. bty sorry for your loss. I don't mean the SD card. Go the Wallabys. David in WA
Mike brilliant, just brilliant! I really enjoy your postings! By the way, ignore that Brendon, I'll represent you and he would only get 3p, then you and I can split 1p each lol!
Hope to buy a bandsaw and a router table after xmas. Definitely build a circle cutting jig. Have you discovered a simple method of barley turning Mike, that would be useful. Many thanks for all your great videos
Hi Mike! Great jig! Now, I just need to get me a bandsaw :) No apologies needed, when you edit video material, these things happen and it is better to have a video with a lot of useful information, albeit missing a few scenes due to the mishap, than not to have anything at all! So thank you my friend! Cheers! Daniel
gotta make me one mike,,love it,,,i have got a benchtop bandsaw but getting ready to get a floor model,, either get a laguna or rikon-10-326,,,may I ask what kind do you have,,
Mike, great video and I like your style...Bandaged finger is your woodworking "badge"...Well done! One question: How do you know what diameter you are cutting? The measurements on the table itself don't seem to have a purpose for an "initial" cut like you did because they are covered up. Am I missing something here? I want to make this jig because of its simplicity, so if you could clarify I'd appreciate it.
Thank you. the markings just give you an idea of what your cutting, size wise, unless you want a specific diameter, you're right, they are pointless .. but I like them there ... lol Take care, and thanks for watching Cheers Mike
RATS, now I have to really spend shop time to make one of these! Allow me to state that, even with the tech glitch, you made a great save and showed what is needed to accomplish this jig. Well done Mate! I have an ask...would you show how you go about milling your blanks from all that Ash? I know, you have done so in the past and an update can really be a pain in the ash, however, as I always learn something new from watching your vids an update would be great. Point in fact, I have now gone through your beginner series 4 times and have learned something new each time.
+Earl Rumble Lol Earl, I'm at work again for a while, then on holiday, I have processed some of the wood already, but if I have time I'll do a quick video of what I do, when I get back.....just for you Earl....if I remember....lol. Thanks for your undying support my friend, I greatly appreciate it. Take care Mike
Great jig mike , it’s some thing I am trying at the moment but struggling because the guide rails on my bandsaw Record BS300E are quite narrow and dovetailed
Im definitely playing catch up; have just seen original version. (Hope your recovery was swift and painless). As my eldest has indulged me with my first lathe for an upcoming birthday, i shall be throwing out subtle hints - i.e I need a band saw, want to buy me one for my 60th? 😋 to my youngest. Without a doubt this (or maybe the original), 'simple' version will be my first project. Thank you very much.
Hi Leigh, glad you like the jig. Have a great time with your new hobby, and dropping hints for "early" presents....like I do all the time :) Cheers Mike
I was really enjoying that and then the SD card snapped so I'll be calling Solicitors4U because I'm sure my human rights have been violated... severely! If my bandsaw was the same as your's I would let you off with a complete rebuild and sending that jig to me as compensation but, unfortunately, it's not so I'll be seeing you in court Mr. Waldt. By the way, an excellent video, and I'll probably copy that but I'll wait until the compensation money arrives and build mine out of gold. Best Wishes, Brendan.
+baconsoda .......LMAO Brendan, I think if you and I ever turned up at court together....we would both be locked up ;) I'm not insured for SD card breakage, so I'll have to try and settle out of court....would 5p be acceptable my good friend. Let me know as soon as you can please, as the stress is causing havoc with my chive care. Cheers Mike
+Mike Waldt 5p... 5p... if that's the best you can do you may keep it because I think you need it more than I do. But.... see the next time... no mercy. Best Wishes, Brendan.
+Dodgys Thanks Dodgys. The table saw is still going strong, and I am as impressed with it now as I was when I first had it, possibly even more so :) Cheers Mike
I'm late again Mike but thank you for an excellent video. That looks like a nice lot of ash you've acquired. I'm already a subscriber to Martin Saban-Smith and he is well worth looking up with his combination of turning skills and artistic flair he produces some great bowls. I hope to look up Temple Turnings soon. As Brendan's legal adviser I can inform you that he remains deeply traumatised as the result of your SD card breaking. We appreciate your initial offer of financial compensation of 5p but we think an increase in this offer would be appropriate. All cheques should be made out to me. Best wishes, Alan.
+Alan Simpson Thank you Alan, my apologies for the late response ;) What sort of figure are you thinking, as I would like to put this matter to rest, once and for all. ;) Cheers Mike
Thank you Mike for meeting you legal obligations. My client has suffered hair loss and if you've seen his latest upload he has now unfortunately started singing. Consequently I feel the compensation should be exemplary so I am prepared to accept 50p. I hope you find this figure agreeable and if so I would expect payment within the next 4 weeks otherwise interest will start to accrue. Best wishes and happy turning, Alan.
+Alan Simpson You are very generous in your consideration of the trauma caused by your clients singing to not only myself, but countless others! I have expressed my intention to pay above, as well as here, and look forward to receiving payment details. Cheers Mike
+baconsoda As soon as I return from holiday(ruined I might add with the stress of this ongoing litigation), I will send your payment . Hopefully this will put an end to this very unwelcome episode in my life!
Mike, great jig. Next step is to marry your circle cutting jig with my jig for turnings. Then I can do a controlled pivot for a turning on the band saw. Think all I need is a hole in the bottom for a pivot. Better yet, put that on a sliding dovetail like the adjustment on yours to move the pivot up and down relative to the turning axis.. Hmmm. Did I miss anything? Alan Stratton
Hello Mike, Thank you for posting this video. I've been searching for a good design for a while now. Of all that I've seen, yours is the most understandable to assemble. I have a question. How thick is the movable runner slide insert? I'm thinking it can't be more than 3/8", and more like 1/4" thick. I don't want to nibble out so much material on the board that the slot becomes unstable. Many thanks, Dan
If you run your measurement lines all the way to the end of the jig, it will allow you to be sure what size circle you're cutting because your workpiece will not be covering you measurement marks.
+Stuart Munn Hi Stuart, it's the Bosch GTS 10 XC, I did a review a while back, here's the link if your interested ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-hglCxFQ_Umg.html Hope this helps Cheers Mike
Thanks Mike... I made the circle cutting jig some good tips there ! I used some T track on my one instead of the wood slider and also used a "grub screw" to lock it, and it seems to work nicely. Regards Stuart
Diff quesetion how do u make that insert for the faceplate woth the point onit so u find chentre to then screw face place down n whats it called plz thank you.
Hi Danny, I turned a dowel slightly smaller than the diameter of the faceplate threads, and tapered it to a point, with a shoulder at the top to stop it going right through. Then it is just a case of slotting it in the faceplate, locate the point to the centre point you've used an awl to create on the blank, and there you have one centred faceplate. Hope this explains the method adequately. Take care Mike
+Altona Abe Hi Altona, this could be because of a number of factors, I'll give you my thoughts, and hopefully one of them is the answer :) 1) Blade not sharp 2) Blade too big for the radius that you are cutting 3) Feed rate too quick 4) Point of the teeth not exactly at right angles to the centre point of the pivot pin 5) Blade tension not correct for the blade size Hope this helps, if not let me know, and we can "dig" a little deeper. Take care Mike
