Woodturning - Circle Cutting Jig for Making Bowl Blanks

Woodturning - In this video I show my new circle cutting jig that I made for cutting bowl blanks! Please like and share, thanks!
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[@mindcraftyD13]

Even for non-turners the behind-the-scenes info is cool.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks for watching!

[@rayworstine4399]

Good evening, Jim. Great tip for cutting bowl blanks on the bandsaw. Thumbs up.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks Ray!

[@siouxmouland5948]

Very clever. My grandfather ran/ owned a small machine shop in the fifties and sixties. You often remind me of him.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks I really appreciate it!

[@cathuggerniowacity]

Hey Jim. Now I “get” the need for circle jigs. Your setup is brilliant!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 😊

[@skipflorey2511]

Jim,
Great jig! Quick easy and simple. It looks very safe as long as the bottom is flat before you start. 👍

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Correct! A sharp canon on the chainsaw will make that happen. Thanks

[@markfishburn8284]

Very nice idea for cutting circle blanks. Thank you for the information and for sharing your video.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Glad it was helpful!

[@edwinleach7401]

Great video. I have been saving wood for years and now want to cut them up into bowl blanks. Thanks for sharing.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@janenewoodard9876]

This was interesting to watch and learn that some pieces of wood are a no-go. Now I understand why a pine tree smells so good with all that pitch in the wood. Thanks for sharing this information.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

I enjoy the smell of pine but don’t like it on the lathe, lol. Thanks

[@dtork47]

Great jig and time saver Jim!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Sure is, thanks

[@karab7626]

Yep, I need to make one of these. I've saved the video for later so my husband can help me with it. Thank you for this video :)

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Great, thanks 😊

[@carolbulmer8253]

Jim, you give very good instructions😊

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 😊

[@terrismith9827]

Ingenious. It is so fast. Hats off to you for a great idea.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 😊

[@lesliem.lengyel7648]

I love the safety of cutting.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@marycatherinelebouef-op4hf]

Very interesting. It’s good to know how a heavy, dirty piece of wood goes through the transformation to become a gorgeous piece of art.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Very true!

[@edwardsimmons3721]

Thanks for sharing. Great jig

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks for watching!

[@spiritwynd]

I definitely need to make this jig!! Thanks Jim!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 😊

[@jerrybutcher5073]

Excellent. Thanks for sharing.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks for watching

[@BadAppleWoodwerx]

Nice rig Jim! Thanks for sharing.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks Brad!

[@kimlongfield8122]

Great jig 👍

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@roncooney8526]

Thanks Jim. I am a great fan of jigs, and I am probably going to try and adapt this to my needs.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Great, thanks 🙏

[@royholley840]

Thanks Jim, very useful tip.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@boneyardwoodturning1811]

Right on I have seen other bowl blank jigs but this one is far the best I will be making one for sure thanks

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@pambozkurt5277]

Jim, thank you for the instructive video.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks for watching!

[@scottwebster8104]

Great video Jim. Very interesting and informative. Big thumbs up from me!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@kelvincolemanAnimal]

Awesome I am going to implement this to my bandsaw thank you 👍👍👍😊😊😊♥️

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Great, thanks

[@brianhayes4989]

Thanks for the ideas.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

No problem!

[@gregwaters944]

Brilliant!!!!!!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 🙏

[@ralphvanpelt9325]

Awesome idea and and demo.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 🙏

[@ralphvanpelt9325]

Why don't you do your improvements and produce this "jig" and sell it. I would buy one for a reasonable price.

[@jamiecarbone83]

I have really enjoyed your videos. Very informative 👏

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@andreakernohan5299]

Definitely some ingenious tooling, thank you for sharing. Even though you shared for free, might want to make the patten up.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 😊

[@kevinmoynihan5029]

Thanks for the great info Jim.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks for watching

[@kraigpost8960]

another great video thx Jim

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 🙏

[@davo-h1t]

you make it look so easy!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 🙏

[@STMwoodturning]

As a newer turner these types of videos are very helpful. I don’t plan on doing it for a living like you but I’m always interested in making the process more efficient. Thank you!
Stuart

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 🙏

[@tracymakovec3301]

I agree with you, Jim, locating the hole in the blank with the post can be exasperating at times!!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Yup, lol. Thanks

[@thomashanks9891]

@Tracy. You're right, I like this video too. How are you and how is the weather today?

[@lokkie67theshed82]

Thank you for sharing Jim, this is useful for me

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Great, thanks 🙏

[@kathieosborne6749]

thank you. not a turner, but find it fascinating.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 😊

[@michelefretts1758]

Great video and perfect timing I just purchased a big old bandsaw this summer and need to build one of these. Thankyou for sharing!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 🙏

[@hansolavpedersen5521]

Always learning something from your videos Jim. Thank you.
Finaly i can write on my computer again after a tablesaw accident a couple of weeks ago. I was cutting blanks for pens andhad a throwout of a blank that hit my finger at the same speed as the sawblade had. Result a trip to the emergencyroom and some stitches and a little fracture in the long finger on right hand. Now waiting for the nail to fall of. hehe
Regards
Hans OLav.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Well that sucks, get well soon, thanks

[@sarahorphal4446]

I like the construction planning on this.
Gramma Kat

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 😊

[@tjhafen31]

I definitely need to make one of these for my bandsaw.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Yes you do, thanks

[@maryoneal8714]

Great teaching video

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 😊

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Hey Jim, great video and how-to!
I upgraded my bandsaw recently and bought a 18” Laguna. So, I may need to consider building this.
Great work buddy!
- Seth

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks Seth!

[@garymongelli7314]

what a great jig... much safer also to keep all your fingers

[@SpragueWoodturning]

It works pretty good, thanks

[@raydriver7300]

I’m going to remake mine, now. I have about a dozen holes in my tatty piece of plywood. Thanks again for sharing 🌞

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks Ray!

[@deanmiller294]

I put an adjustable stop block on the front of the jig so the blade is always centered. Great job!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 🙏

[@gbjones54]

Seems worth the effort.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 🙏

[@siph2o]

I've been free-handing my blanks, but they are never 100% round. This looks like it's worth the investment in materials and time to make, so, if you need me, I'll be at Home Depot buying some plywood.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Great, thanks 🙏

[@medaily57]

Actually, at least one of your non-woodturning viewers, me, was interested in how you built your jig. Seeing how you solved this can be beneficial to anyone needing to solve a problem.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 😊

[@philipdeanavery2052]

Hi Mary see your a fan of sprague wood turning as well. Just reading your comments to find another non-woodworker but still can appreciate the time and effort that goes into making a piece of art like this.

[@sydneymcconnaughhay5947]

Sweet vid ,your the master

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@Ambidexter143]

That rig is quite ingenious. It's the sort of thing that's obvious once we see it but designing it must have involved some trial and error.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Yes it sure did, thanks

[@richardschaffling9882]

Really good video

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 🙏

[@thekukofficial7215]

I always wait for you latest video

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Great, thanks 🙏

[@SpareRoomSlotCars]

Nice jig, I will have to make one myself

[@SpragueWoodturning]

You sure do. Thanks 🙏🏻

[@deniseheckman809]

I love when the artist uses his/her materials and skill to make more materials for his/her art!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 😊

[@ziiese4790]

Looks cool

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks bud!

[@laurieschroeder6041]

This is awesome! Thank you for sharing. I have been cutting bowl blanks, mostly small ones, by hand (no jig) because they are never truly round I haven't attempted to do any large. I love the design and function....now to get the materials!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 😊

[@JohnPaul-ry8kx]

Thanks , this is very useful.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Great! Thanks 🙏🏻

[@vernsteinbrecker3759]

Great explanation video

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@jameshodgins1937]

Very nice.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@steveprice7295]

thanks for this video I cannot wait to try it

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks for watching!

[@noelgreen9381]

Love this Jim. I have a similar one with just plywood. May have to put a melamine top on it! Cheers.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

That would work too, thanks

[@Potatchica]

I'm no woodturner, but your ingenuity reminds me of my grandpa! He used to machine his own car parts (wood or metal). I always loved seeing the things he made and how he managed to make whatever he had laying around work. He used to refer to his workshop as full of 'junk' but I always thought it was full of treasures. I wish I would have been able to make some videos like this of him. Thank you for sharing!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks Julin, I really appreciate it!

[@trurex007lee7]

Thanks Jim.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks for watching!

[@DawnShipley1977]

I work with wood on occasion, but I was so confused in the beginning of the video. But this was really cool.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 😊

[@janeoverby2151]

gotta show my husband this. he wants a general band saw.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

It’s a good saw, not sure if you can get it anymore but should be able to find something similar. Thanks

[@janeoverby2151]

@@SpragueWoodturning yes you can he found one on Home Depot online. Not as big as yours. But lots bigger than our little Ryobi bench top lol.

[@stever746]

doesn't matter this is a great idea will make my bowl turning much much easier

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 🙏

[@mikeflood9639]

Great video. I will use your design

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks!

[@valeriehenschel1590]

Suggest you add a peel and stick measure tape, or make your own measure marks. Also, if you add two “tensioners” to the pin bar, you could use them to keep the pin at the right location without the clamp, allowing you to use a shorter bar, and cut larger odd shaped chunks.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Not sure what you mean by tensioner? Thanks

[@valeriehenschel1590]

@@SpragueWoodturning My miter track has adjusters that make the guide slide properly. Any tensioner that tightens from the top to spread out against the side of the track will work. Or a track stop like in a bench track hold down. Threaded washer, rubber disk, and flush screw, or something similar?

[@SpragueWoodturning]

@@valeriehenschel1590 got it now, thanks

[@bwrightaway2877]

Good stuff! One day I'll get a bandsaw. I always lose a couple inches in max diameter because I have edges hitting the bed, due to roughing out my blanks with a chainsaw.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

It’s a time saver! Thanks

[@foreverturningpeterkipfer5468]

Great video once again Jim. Just recently bought a BS (Rikon) and one of the 1st things I want to do is make a circle jig. A round blank would definitely be easier on the lathe and my body. No more dancing lathe!!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Dancing lathes suck, lol. Thanks

[@elainezeigler7735]

Love seeing more of the process!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 😊

[@trojanpussy]

I already knew how to grow 2 big rounds, and now i know how to saw them too. My lefty starts to itch👌👍

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 😊

[@murtgman]

Thanks Jim watching this just reminds me I need to make one. Cutting blanks free hand doesn't always go the best for me. Good job.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Me either, thanks 🙏🏻

[@philipdeanavery2052]

Top idea, not a woodworker but huge fan of what you do. Never before seen the mixing of resins with wood. I'm definitely hooked on watching what you do next. Keep up the great work 👍

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Great! Thanks for watching!

[@kevinbooth2063]

Jim awesome I was wondering how you made your circular bandsaw jig. I made one out of desperation because freehand just wasn’t cutting it. Ha ha pun intended. Yes I found out the hard way you can only cut a circle so small with out binding the blade. Valuable lesson learned fortunately no injuries just a good scare. Watching you make your jig answered many questions and gave me new ideas. Thanks my friend keep turning.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Great! Thanks for watching

[@staxonvehicletracking3468]

Good tips

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@danepowell3128]

Thanks Jim. I’ve been procrastinating making one of these. Thanks for the reminder. Great video!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 🙏

[@sandraanderson217]

Definitely a time saver! I learned something new today too and that’s never bad! Stay safe!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 😊

[@Dennis-ye4kf]

Thanks Jim, very useful. I have been thinking of making one of these for a while and your plan is the simplest I have seen yet. 👍

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Great, thanks 🙏

[@tomclark3986]

i like the jig. i gotta make me one!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 🙏

[@MikeB0001]

Nice. Very similar to the one I made for my old saw..it went when I sold it. I need to find time to make one for my new Powermatic BS. Time is always so hard to find!😃👍🏻👍🏻

[@SpragueWoodturning]

It’s in short supply myself, lol. Thanks

[@stephanielovatt2787]

This looks a really good idea! If I ever get a band saw, this could be one of those go-to tools. Nice one!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 😊

[@heingab]

Good stuff

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 🙏

[@Giggles56]

Love learning this. I have always dreamed of being wood turner. Maybe someday I will be able to experience it. Thank you

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks for watching!

[@jamesfvandeventerjr9012]

The way you make bowls you have to have away to make them in a production rate. Wow very cool set up

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks James!

[@juniper617]

I’m not involved in wood turning but your videos are always interesting.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 😊

[@eleonore9651]

Also a non-woodturner here but I watched bc I'm curious about mechanical stuff like this. Gotta admit I didn't get it for the first part, but once you actually got the indexing hole on the rig it was like the sun breaking through the clouds and it all made sense! Thank you for sharing, this was a cool insight into your process!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Lol, thanks 😊

[@thefreemathtutor]

Nice TimHo hat!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

It’s a collector edition, thanks

[@marthaturner4946]

Very interesting

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 😊

[@mikemoore4443]

Nice jig. I really like the slick surface you put on it. I was thinking of using some cheap laminate material for mine. The only other feature I added was a stop on the bottom that references the blade with the sliding table. This allows me to advance straight into the cut and then rotate when I hit the stop. Downside is that I can’t go any further at the end of the cut to free up the blade again.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

That’s exactly why I didn’t put a stop in, sometimes it’s a real pain to remove the waste material if you can’t cut through it. Thanks

[@Stephoebe]

really interesting to see how things are made! it must be a great feeling to figure things like this out!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

It sure is, thanks 😊

[@thomashanks9891]

@Stephanie. You're right, I like this video too. How are you and how is the weather today?

[@leisongivangomo5656]

Jim, thank you for this video! I learned a lot today. I think I can use some of these ideas for my own projects.
I especially liked You cutting the hickory crotch without sound. 😃 a surreal moment watching the saw go through as if the wood is butter 🤪

[@SpragueWoodturning]

It’s all in the saw blade, the rig just makes it easier, thanks 😊

[@Rizzbulla]

Such an underrated channel.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you! I really appreciate it!

[@fleetswoodshop3339]

Hey my friend how you doing great demo on the sled. And I love the way you think mine is almost the same not as good as yours but almost. You might be forcing me to rebuild mine. And thank you for the input and the tips. From Doug

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks for watching!

[@judithfairchild8620]

It was interesting to learn how to build and use a jig like this.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 😊

[@justiceblackwolf369]

badass ! 💕😎

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 😊

[@wantlessobject]

A VERY handy accessory for the band saw. When I made mine I used the deck board out of an old treadmill. It already has a very slick surface. However, on mine I didn't use a track that slides in and out. I just drilled a row of holes at nominal diameters. So with my design I'm limited to specific diameters based on the hole location. With your design you can make any diameter that you want. Either way it works great. Thanks for the extra vid Jim.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks for watching!

[@alanfreilich1256]

Mine is built like Rich Bolduc's except my pin is smaller. The smaller pin and the uneven surface from using it this weekend to make some bowl blanks for my son. I like the size of yours and will make one larger and with a bigger and longer pin, with the inverted track with a knob so I don't need to use a c-clamp and a stop block so I don't have to use a mark to match up to. I will buy the blades you mentioned as I am using a 3/4" carbide tooth one and it works great but does not cut small diameters.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

The main reason I didn’t use a stop block is so I can push the rig forward to come out of the wood, I find it hard sometimes to not have that this function, thanks for watching!

[@johnnuttall1965]

very interesting

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 🙏