4 Ways to Cut Circles in Wood // DIY Circle Cutting Jigs

In this woodworking video, I’ll show you 4 ways to cut circles in wood using DIY circle cutting jigs. Learn how to cut circles in wood using various circle cutting jigs like a router circle jig, bandsaw circle jig, table saw circle jig or a jigsaw.

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Cover by Patrick Patrikios

►CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
0:29 Router circle jig
2:51 Router jig + Jigsaw
5:08 Bandsaw Circle jig
8:15 Table saw circle jig
10:44 Wrap up

[jean]

I came on YouTube this evening to learn how to cut a circle from a piece of wood and was delighted to find you had this topic covered! What a pleasure to have instruction on this from a woman for a change! Thank you!

[SeanD]

Don't think I've seen a circle-cutting jig video that actually compares the various types... this is great!

[BudNesbit]

The bandsaw method worked for me very well. For those who might be interested, I have enhanced the bandsaw jig by adding a T-Track that allows me to slide the "spindle" to set different radii.. As a result, I don't have to re-drill and can fine tune the radius. I also created a similar jig for the table saw that allows me to sand the edges of the circles I make on the bandsaw jig (Infinity Tools sells a 10" Sanding Disk).

[rod]

This works! This bandsaw jig is easy to make and use. I've watched many silent, wordless workshop videos that "show" the viewer what to do but but your verbal descriptions are far more helpful. So far I've only made one test circle but it seems obvious that making duplicate circles would not be a problem--my first project is making a tortilla press. Will update later. Thanks for posting!

[sadlermercantile]

Very informative and thorough. No incessant talking about things that don't pertain to the video/subject (like most YouTubers do). Love this so much!!! Thank you!!

[tanyaparker-callsign.kkic]

Thank you for this video we went out and purchased a band saw from harbor freight our circles turned out great!

We have a router just never used it and the band saw seemed much easier.

Again thanks 🙏

[chriss]

Wow this is an awesome video - slow and video detail on the cuts. Wish all router videos were like this :) thank you

[alanfreedman]

Method 1, plunge router method, worked like a charm! I used an up spiral bit and alternated between clockwise and counterclockwise to manage the power cord. Seemed to work well. Loved that you added chapters to the video.

[nickytembo]

Loved your video and I think you have wonderful ideas. Not sure if you ever heard of the show the new yankee workshop it was a public television show and norm abrams who was the master carpenter did several of the jigs you display here back in the nineties. One was to make a round table top in a large piece of plywood and he did it with a bandsaw in one pass with similar results . Later on in another episode he took and remade the jig so he didn’t have to keep drilling holes all over the board for different sized table tops he made it so you could adjust it for multiple sized tops. He also did the router trick too. I think you’re both wonderful and very capable keep up the good work norm retired from the show but he still stays connected with the woodworking. Take care and god bless.

[nuagemanfr]

Straight to the facts, very informative.
This was amazing, thank you!

[johntaylor]

This is the third video I have viewed on this topic but the best - don't need any more! Agree that the band saw jig is the simplest one I have seen.

[rosshemmings]

Norm from New Yankee Workshop made a bandsaw jig like yours but made it super wide, 3' or more if memory serves me right. He added a leg to support the massive overhand and did drill and tap the table but it did allow for some impressively large circles.

[OrangeSolaire]

Another simple, though rough, method that's budget friendly is using a string attached to a thumb tack at the center to draw the edge line, and then cutting with a jig saw. I used this method to make my Danish round shield and it came out plenty well enough, given that it was my first time. Your content is great, cheers fellow Montrealer!

[recipio]

Great delivery straight to camera and no BS. If you have endgrain tearout just build a jig for your disc sander - perfect circles and sanded as well !

[pattonlowenstein]

This was great! Really straightforward and repeatable techniques. Can't wait to get back into my garage to use them!

[fredfagan]

Always enjoy and learn new tricks from your shop. I've done the router with a guide a number of times but really dislike that cord snaking around and the multiple passes required. Never tried the bandsaw but fell in love with using my table saw. My jig is nowhere as large as yours but does work. Probably cranked out around 30 circles with the table saw in sizes from 24" down to around 5". Haven't been smart enough to hold down the wood with a hold down tool but think after watching you I'll change so that I can keep my fingers.

[Bassassinator]

You just helped me save a TON of time on several pieces of my designs! Thank you!!

[StevenLarkin]

I was very glad to find your channel.
needed to cut really small circle like 1.5"
So I made your bandsaw jig and was quite pleased at the results.

I am now making a modification to be able to slide the holding pin away and to the blade. This will give me some flexibility to make small to larger circlrcs

[austinhastings]

Thanks for showing us all the little trouble spots. Good to know about the difficulties, as well as about the different options.

[johnmoran]

THANK YOU VERY MUCH! I am a newbie to routers, and I was building a replacement outdoor kitchen table for my Big Green Egg. I was completely stressing out about how to cut the hole perfectly as my table was largely already completed. I affixed my router to a thin board (method 1) and it worked absolutely perfectly!