A better way to draw an ellipse/oval - NO math! NO string!

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[lexboegen]

Thank you James. I am a hobbyist woodworker for basically all my life (62 years old now), and I've seen rehash after rehash of the same old things over and over, but this is the first time I've ever seen this. Sure, it's an adaption of basic geometry but it's using tools that every woodworker has and it's using very basic instruments that every woodworker has to achieve exact results. If I could click the "thumbs up" icon a thousand times for this, I would. I learned something new that I'm sure I will use someday. Thank you.

[bmwsjt]

I just did the string method, it worked a charm! Thanks!

[danbreyfogle]

Drew one this morning using this method and it worked perfectly, just like on your video. Another addition to my bag of tricks. As a 70 year old woodworker (since I was 11 years old), I learn something new almost daily. Thank you for a great tip.

[wabio]

Thanks! This technique worked flawlessly! A couple of 19/64" bit will provide a perfect, tight fit for a standard #2 Ticonderga pencil. Bic pencils are a bit thinner, but you can just wrap some tape around it before inserting. Instead of drilling holes and having to deal with hammering and filing this instead. Get two tiny drill bits (I used 1/16" and they worked perfectly) and drill the two holes. Now just use the bits themselves as the trammel points with the flat side of the bits facing down. There should be plenty of friction to hold them in place.

[Barouche]

No waffle, no music. Thanks for that.

[tabhorian]

I've known about this since I was a kid, but this is the first practical implementation. This definitely gets added to a special folder

[CodeSeen]

I just have to say that I always love the abundant natural (or natural-looking) light in your videos!

[libertyvilleguy]

Just used this method, and it worked very well. Thanks Stumpy!

[chichester]

Thank you, it's so far the best and easiest way I have seen.

[oliverthecat]

New to woodworking but I would just like to say appreciate The informative videos and quick tips. They are a great help. Thanks

[RBRINC]

I really appreciate these quick tips. I watch every one.

[imortaldeadead]

WoW, how did you come up with this? This is absolutely brilliant
Thank you for sharing 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[BlackPete...]

Sorted! Now I can build the quarter-ellipse-shaped bedroom cabinet that is next on my To Do list. Thanks so much.

[wickeds]

MIND BLOWN!!! Good job and thank you James!

[garyzellner]

Best idea I've ever heard !! Thanks Stumpy!

[DavidBishopinc]

NICE. Ive never seen that done before. Its like magic. Thanks for sharing Mr Nubs.

[trevormurphy]

I ordered the Tage Frid books when I saw your video 7 months ago. Amazon emailed me many times about delays but I was happy to wait as long as it took. WOW was the wait worth it! Arrived yesterday 😃 Bloody marvelous recommendation. Thanks 👍🏻

[jbb]

Very cleaver Stumpy!  You always provide great tips and tricks!

[thomaskelly]

That is so awesomely simple thanks James.

[meanders]

Neat, never saw this method. And also thanks to commenters for noting its origin. I think, though, if I ever get an order for an elliptical table I will make (or buy) a jig that uses the router to cut it directly rather than go through a layout step. Another opportunity to charge the customer for a new tool!