How to Cut Circles on a Table Saw

Chris Marshall demonstrates how to create a simple table saw jig to cut perfect circles using just about any table saw. Learn how to make this circle cutting jig for your table saw.

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[cadguyfrompti]

Using a jig like this I had the saw grab a circle and "frisbee" it across the shop. I recommend adding a toggle clamp to the jig to be sure the workpiece can't shift, allowing it to be grabbed by the blade.

[howwithbasics]

Brilliant as tomorrow I plan on cutting circular pieces to use as stool seats

[opensky]

This video is great, I added left tilt to the blade to create bevels on MDF circles.

[bryanwelch]

Excellent instruction and method. I tried using a scroll saw and router jig to make circles and like this approach best.

[artjiblaframes.]

Your words are very clear and simple... you are great at your work.

[ratofvengence]

Thank you. Just used this idea to do wheels for a cart I'm making for our school production of Aladdin :)

[MarkMcCall]

Exactly what I was looking for. THANK YOU!!!!

[malarkeman]

Amazing video! This has saved me a lot of time and mental anguish. Now I can confidently make circular cuts into the wood I have. Thank you!

[tonyclancy]

Yeah have used this jig for a number of circles works really well

[roncooke]

Great video just made 2 perfect circles and exact size i needed thanks

[joeshaft]

Good video. First person I ever saw do this was +jimmy diresta. I've used the very same method on my band saw too, it works just as well.

[deadheaders]

Love your videos and I have a question.
I made the circle.. could I use the same type of jig to ise the table saw blade to lightly score the circle to be used as a raised panel?
Then make a similar jig to cut the circle in a vertical orientation to dinisht he raised panel?
Please and thanks.

Aprendi com vc 😃🐱😃 agradeço sua ajuda!

[enriquequintela]

Exellent idea. Thanks. Your video is usefull. I follow his works

[muncha]

do you have to worry about tear out on hard or soft woods ?

[scottmclean]

Great video, would you be able to make this a accurate hexagon cutting jig, ? It looked perfect when you cut the hexagon but I want to make a whole table top of hexagons so obviously any minor mistakes would stand out
Thanks

[mikebare]

WARNING: this is not safe. I've followed you a lot and you have taught me many things and now it's my turn to share my experience with you. I recently made an accent lamp with 23 3/4" disks of differing sizes, 3" to 12" diameters and I built a jig almost identical to yours. Here's the problem and it resulted in 2 injured fingers when it exploded (and it could have been much, much worse). The issue is the final step where you don't move the jig and, instead, turn the disk into the blade by hand. The problem is, because the disk is free to rotate, the possibility exists that, while you're turning the disk with your hands, the blade will briefly catch, jerk the disk out of your grip and start turning it by itself. Since the blade moves fast, when this starts, the disk rotates FASTER and FASTER and, in a matter of seconds, the nail will bend and the disk will come flying off the jig like Captain America's shield. If your fingers (or your head) is in the way, it get's whammed (if you're lucky) or severed if you're unlucky. I was lucky. Just an FYI.

[buysjd]

This can be done faster with the same jig. Lower the blade to below the work piece, put the pivot point at the center of the blade. Raise the blade with the saw running until it contacts the work piece. Spin the work piece 360*. Then repeat the process - continue to raise the blade a little more into the piece and rotate until you have cut all the way through.

[canaan]

This should be just what I need to make a bigger better disc sander attachment for my lathe because my tiny bandsaw is not up to the challenge.

[dbennett]

The only issue is the edge is not square to the faces with this method. Flip it over and run the last pass again it will come out better!