Cutting A Small Circle With the Milescraft Circle Guide Kit
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- Опубліковано 25 сер 2024
- If you’ve ever had a circle to cut, you know how free handing it on the band saw or with a jig saw can be. The results can be…ok. But far from perfect. That’s why we never cut a circle these days without a jig.
A few weeks ago we snagged a Milescraft Circle Guide Kit at Lowe’s for our router. Best $45 we’ve spent in years. Now we’re cutting plywood circles that would make you slap your mama.
Join us today as we share our latest Facebook Live video of Ricky and Jude trying out the Small Circle part of the kit for the first time. Super easy. Super accurate. And we definitely suggest you grab one for your shop, just in case.
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That adjustment knob on the side of the router is for adjusting the depth. One other note apply two sided tape under circle that you cut to keep the circle from spinning and damaging the hole or the circle. Suggestion 2 cut only as 1/2 deep as the bit is wide to prevent breaking the bit. 1/4 bit make 1/8 inch deep cuts.😁🛫
Great advice!
Exactly!
Muy bueno, gracias.
De nada!
Very nice vid. Thank you for your time. Please unplug the router when adjusting.
THIS KID IS JUST TOO CUTE! He is so funny and amusing that I had to watch the video TWICE because the first time I couldn't help but focus on his hilarious expressions and hand gestures!!!! 🤣😂😭🤣😂
Aw. Well thank you. He's definitely not shy. ;)
No, he’s annoying….
What's the smallest diameter you can cut with the jig?
I don’t have it in front of me at the moment, but I believe it goes all the way down to 6 inches in diameter.
Con la regla pequeña
De 1.5” a 12”
Con la regla grande
De 10” a 52”
Your writing on the box is showing up backwards
Would like to know what bit you are using and recommend. Thanks for sharing.
We typically use a 3/8" straight bit for cutting.
@@AppleValleyFarmGA - This kit comes with a 1/4” straight bit in it.
I like the jig however when I get to the end of the circle the router tends to move slightly and I don’t get a perfect smooth finish at the end of the circle. How do you prevent that from happening with this jig?
I must confess, I haven't had that problem. But I can see it happening, since the router bit leaves a void betweent he original wood and the circle cutout, and when you come to the end, everything could move. :( My only suggestion would be to try to be as intentional as possible at the end about not moving things, if you can. Maybe by securing the cutout with a clamp to your work table. I don't know, Wayne. I'll have to look into it to give you a better answer. Sorry!
@@AppleValleyFarmGA thanks for responding and if you do have any suggestions please let me know. Even when being careful I don’t seem to be steady enough to keep it a clean cut.
Cut a 3/4” thick piece of wood at least an inch longer than the cut out if possible, attach it to the underside of the cutout with double sided tape or one screw on each side. Once you make your final pass, the brace should hold the cutout in place until you remove it.
Just use a longer screw through the jig and into a spare piece below it. Also clamp down your work piece in 2 separate spots. This way the left over circle stays in place with the longer screw and with the work piece clapped down, nothing moves at all.
Your video seems to inverted.when you turned the screw driver the video showed you making a counter clockwise rotation to install the screw. The letters on the box and the miter saw in the background are backwards as well! 😁🛫
Probably right. Thanks for pointing that out.
I have that router would you recommend a smaller router?
Actually...yes! But be careful not to go too small, depending on what you'll be cutting. A good quality trim router will probably be fine on up to 1/2 material, for the most part. Good question.
Well You did a good job but you do have a plunge router the clsmp you have on it is for that ... and if the base was aluminum instead plastic you could not use it cause it would not bend . Why all the letters on the box in revers like in a mirror ?
We did this with a fixed base router, but recently added a plunge type. It is much better. :) Good point about the plastic base...I didn't consider that. And the letters are backward because I had my phone flipped around. :) Oops!
@@AppleValleyFarmGA AFTER YOUR PRESENTATION I GOT ONE AS WELL WORKS GREAT THANKS AGAIN FOR DEMO. i HAVE MINE RIGGED TO A DeWALT CORDLESS ROUTER .
I’m confused as well. Even a fixed base router can be raised. It does not have to be lowered all the way. I mean, how did you get it in there? Nice video!
Why is everything mirror image and out of sync?
We checked the sync here, and everything looks fine. Maybe something on your end? IDK. We had our phone flipped around and recorded everything in mirror, but after recording everything, we didn't think it was enough of a problem to warrant re-recording the whole thing. :)