I wanna be able to cut perfect circles... MDF & plastic... what tool is good for the job?
circle cutter 
circle drill bits.. if small. will workf or tweeters. or yes a router with the circle attachment.
circle drill bits.. if small. will workf or tweeters. or yes a router with the circle attachment.
draw a perfect circle with a compass and use a jigsaw to cut it out. just take your time and it will be perfect. perfection takes time that all
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Originally Posted by dp_yz713
draw a perfect circle with a compass and use a jigsaw to cut it out. just take your time and it will be perfect. perfection takes time that all I second this. If you want the edges rounded, use a router afterwards. You can always sand it down as well.
if your going to only be doing one or two a compass and jigsaw with a steady hand will do the trick.
otherwise invesnt in a router and jasper jig. i love mine. it makes flushing objects much easier and gives a more professional look
otherwise invesnt in a router and jasper jig. i love mine. it makes flushing objects much easier and gives a more professional look
If you want perfect circles, use a router
If you want "good enough" circles, use a jigsaw
If you want "good enough" circles, use a jigsaw
yeah... i wanna be able to cut circles and later make things flush
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If you want "good enough" circles, use a jigsaw
thats my theory, i can afford good enough so i use that option. $30 for a jig-saw vs $100 for a router.Originally Posted by MegaHurtz
If you want perfect circles, use a routerIf you want "good enough" circles, use a jigsaw
If its not deep you can use a dremal tool as well.
Last time I had this much fun some furniture got broken!
Hey! Look At Me!! I'm a Supporting Member!! If you are cutting by hand then cut a little inside the lines and they use a router to finish it off.
measure your radius.
get these tools:
piece of string.
thumb tack.
pencil.
with these three items, you can draw perfect circles. then cut a little inside the circle, and work out.
get these tools:
piece of string.
thumb tack.
pencil.
with these three items, you can draw perfect circles. then cut a little inside the circle, and work out.
router. you can mount it on your own piece of 1/4 inch ply or hardboard. just something flat.
simply drill a hole where you want your radius to be. then punch the same bit into your workpiece. I use an old broken bit.
the circlecutter wont wiggle, and the cuts come out perfect, even through multiple passes.
simply drill a hole where you want your radius to be. then punch the same bit into your workpiece. I use an old broken bit.
the circlecutter wont wiggle, and the cuts come out perfect, even through multiple passes.
i have a solution for everybody. do like me and just get square subs, Solo Barak owns
im just dropping in to comment on the fact that the title contains both the bands "tool" and "a perfect circle".... interesting... maybe its an omen since im goin to see tool on MAY SECOND! woot. maynard pwns.
used to, anwyays. the new album will have to speak for itself.
where is tool playing may 2nd?
where is tool playing may 2nd?
well personally i found lateralus to be amazing, so ive seen nothing i dont like from tool. ive never been a perfect circle fan at all though... its average. they are playing at tha paramount in seattle on may 2nd
