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Suggestions for making a "ring"
As part of a project I'm making, I need to make a 4' ring. The outer
circumference, which will be the 4' diameter, will be cut on my band saw by setting up a jig that has a pivot 2' from the blade. I'm looking for suggestions for the best way to cut the inner diameter which will be at 2' - 4" giving the "ring" a 10" width. The material is 3/4" thick. So far I'm thinking my jig saw or my router with a fence set at 10" and multiple passes. Any other suggestions? As always, thanks in advance!! |
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"Mark and Kim Smith" wrote in message ... As part of a project I'm making, I need to make a 4' ring. The outer circumference, which will be the 4' diameter, will be cut on my band saw by setting up a jig that has a pivot 2' from the blade. I'm looking for suggestions for the best way to cut the inner diameter which will be at 2' - 4" giving the "ring" a 10" width. The material is 3/4" thick. So far I'm thinking my jig saw or my router with a fence set at 10" and multiple passes. Any other suggestions? As always, thanks in advance!! round picture frames are typically made in pieces, and joined together with splines or some such. |
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On 27 Jul 2004 12:30:13 EDT, Mark and Kim Smith wrote:
As part of a project I'm making, I need to make a 4' ring. The outer circumference, which will be the 4' diameter, will be cut on my band saw by setting up a jig that has a pivot 2' from the blade. Two thoughts: 1. Lathe and faceplate. 2. Router and templates. Dave Hinz |
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Dave Hinz writes:
On 27 Jul 2004 12:30:13 EDT, Mark and Kim Smith wrote: As part of a project I'm making, I need to make a 4' ring. The outer circumference, which will be the 4' diameter, will be cut on my band saw by setting up a jig that has a pivot 2' from the blade. Two thoughts: 1. Lathe and faceplate. With 4' this lathe will be a rather large one... -- Dr. Juergen Hannappel http://lisa2.physik.uni-bonn.de/~hannappe Phone: +49 228 73 2447 FAX ... 7869 Physikalisches Institut der Uni Bonn Nussallee 12, D-53115 Bonn, Germany CERN: Phone: +412276 76461 Fax: ..77930 Bat. 892-R-A13 CH-1211 Geneve 23 |
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On Tue, 27 Jul 2004 19:05:09 +0200, Juergen Hannappel wrote:
Dave Hinz writes: On 27 Jul 2004 12:30:13 EDT, Mark and Kim Smith wrote: As part of a project I'm making, I need to make a 4' ring. The outer circumference, which will be the 4' diameter, Two thoughts: 1. Lathe and faceplate. With 4' this lathe will be a rather large one... OK, I'll freely admit that I misread this. BUT - a lathe head has two sides, does it not? If the centerline of the spindle is more than 2' off the floor, then you can turn something as big as you want. Need a spindle that is drilled through and some creativity, but it could be done. |
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Dave Hinz wrote:
On Tue, 27 Jul 2004 19:05:09 +0200, Juergen Hannappel wrote: Dave Hinz writes: On 27 Jul 2004 12:30:13 EDT, Mark and Kim Smith wrote: As part of a project I'm making, I need to make a 4' ring. The outer circumference, which will be the 4' diameter, Two thoughts: 1. Lathe and faceplate. With 4' this lathe will be a rather large one... OK, I'll freely admit that I misread this. BUT - a lathe head has two sides, does it not? If the centerline of the spindle is more than 2' off the floor, then you can turn something as big as you want. Need a spindle that is drilled through and some creativity, but it could be done. So now I'm thinking either a 2' - 4" plywood disc template to run the router around using a collar or a template / jig that pins at the center that enables me to swing the router on the 1' - 2" radius. And sorry, no lathe in my gar.... er, shop so that's out. |
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Charles Spitzer wrote:
"Mark and Kim Smith" wrote in message ... As part of a project I'm making, I need to make a 4' ring. The outer circumference, which will be the 4' diameter, will be cut on my band saw by setting up a jig that has a pivot 2' from the blade. I'm looking for suggestions for the best way to cut the inner diameter which will be at 2' - 4" giving the "ring" a 10" width. The material is 3/4" thick. So far I'm thinking my jig saw or my router with a fence set at 10" and multiple passes. Any other suggestions? As always, thanks in advance!! round picture frames are typically made in pieces, and joined together with splines or some such. Yup! 20" pieces, eight of them, 22.5 degree cut on each end, to be joined I have two of these rings to make, so 16 pieces, total. Think I'll have some degree accuracy if I cut the inner curve before assembly then bandsaw the outer curve after? |
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"Mark and Kim Smith" wrote in message ... Charles Spitzer wrote: "Mark and Kim Smith" wrote in message ... As part of a project I'm making, I need to make a 4' ring. The outer circumference, which will be the 4' diameter, will be cut on my band saw by setting up a jig that has a pivot 2' from the blade. I'm looking for suggestions for the best way to cut the inner diameter which will be at 2' - 4" giving the "ring" a 10" width. The material is 3/4" thick. So far I'm thinking my jig saw or my router with a fence set at 10" and multiple passes. Any other suggestions? As always, thanks in advance!! round picture frames are typically made in pieces, and joined together with splines or some such. Yup! 20" pieces, eight of them, 22.5 degree cut on each end, to be joined I have two of these rings to make, so 16 pieces, total. Think I'll have some degree accuracy if I cut the inner curve before assembly then bandsaw the outer curve after? if it were me, i'd glue them into 4 semicircles, dry join 2 together, draw out the 2 circles, split it back into halves, and then cut the inside and outsides on the bandsaw. repeat. |
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On 27 Jul 2004 14:02:53 EDT, Mark and Kim Smith wrote:
Dave Hinz wrote: OK, I'll freely admit that I misread this. BUT - a lathe head has two sides, does it not? If the centerline of the spindle is more than 2' off the floor, then you can turn something as big as you want. So now I'm thinking either a 2' - 4" plywood disc template to run the router around using a collar or a template / jig that pins at the center that enables me to swing the router on the 1' - 2" radius. And sorry, no lathe in my gar.... er, shop so that's out. Actually, I just did something similar to this with a router. Need a 4' hole in a floor (fire station, opening for a pole). I took a piece of plywood, nailed through that into the center point of the future hole, and used that as a compass-type tool to swing the router around while holding a constant distance from the center point (e.g. a circle). You could do that, start with the outside one, then change the distance to do the inside one. No muss, no fuss, no template even. Circles, those are easy. Does that work for you? Dave Hinz |
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Mark and Kim Smith wrote:
As part of a project I'm making, I need to make a 4' ring. The outer circumference, which will be the 4' diameter, will be cut on my band saw by setting up a jig that has a pivot 2' from the blade. I'm looking for suggestions for the best way to cut the inner diameter which will be at 2' - 4" giving the "ring" a 10" width. The material is 3/4" thick. So far I'm thinking my jig saw or my router with a fence set at 10" and multiple passes. Any other suggestions? As always, thanks in advance!! Sabre Saw? |
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Dave Hinz wrote:
On 27 Jul 2004 14:02:53 EDT, Mark and Kim Smith wrote: Dave Hinz wrote: OK, I'll freely admit that I misread this. BUT - a lathe head has two sides, does it not? If the centerline of the spindle is more than 2' off the floor, then you can turn something as big as you want. So now I'm thinking either a 2' - 4" plywood disc template to run the router around using a collar or a template / jig that pins at the center that enables me to swing the router on the 1' - 2" radius. And sorry, no lathe in my gar.... er, shop so that's out. Actually, I just did something similar to this with a router. Need a 4' hole in a floor (fire station, opening for a pole). I took a piece of plywood, nailed through that into the center point of the future hole, and used that as a compass-type tool to swing the router around while holding a constant distance from the center point (e.g. a circle). You could do that, start with the outside one, then change the distance to do the inside one. No muss, no fuss, no template even. Circles, those are easy. Does that work for you? Dave Hinz I think we have a winner! Although I think I'll still bandsaw the outside one as it will actually be easier than the router. I'm reclaiming some redwood and I'm trying to minimize the amount of machined surfaces so I can keep that nice weathered / silvery finish. Plus, the bandsaw will leave a slightly rough surface that will, hopefully, age quickly. Thanks for the help!! Mark |
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Router and center point for me. Common enough use for a router to be in
almost all the books. I've done the bandsaw for outsides, jig works fine. Trouble is, you're still going to have to spokeshave or belt sand the edges anyway, with the problem of flat spots. Router leaves a nice edge, and doesn't care if it's making a hollow octagon round or a huge slab into a donut. "Mark and Kim Smith" wrote in message ... On 27 Jul 2004 12:30:13 EDT, Mark and Kim Smith wrote: As part of a project I'm making, I need to make a 4' ring. The outer circumference, which will be the 4' diameter, So now I'm thinking either a 2' - 4" plywood disc template to run the router around using a collar or a template / jig that pins at the center that enables me to swing the router on the 1' - 2" radius. And sorry, no lathe in my gar.... er, shop so that's out. |
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Waterwheel. So having the inside smooth is fine as the bottom of the
buckets will attach there. Outside rough is fine and preferred. Router and center point it is! Thanks! George wrote: Router and center point for me. Common enough use for a router to be in almost all the books. I've done the bandsaw for outsides, jig works fine. Trouble is, you're still going to have to spokeshave or belt sand the edges anyway, with the problem of flat spots. Router leaves a nice edge, and doesn't care if it's making a hollow octagon round or a huge slab into a donut. "Mark and Kim Smith" wrote in message ... On 27 Jul 2004 12:30:13 EDT, Mark and Kim Smith wrote: As part of a project I'm making, I need to make a 4' ring. The outer circumference, which will be the 4' diameter, So now I'm thinking either a 2' - 4" plywood disc template to run the router around using a collar or a template / jig that pins at the center that enables me to swing the router on the 1' - 2" radius. And sorry, no lathe in my gar.... er, shop so that's out. |
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A "routah" with a circle cutting jig is what you want/need.
Home made from 1/4" plywood or store bought made out of plastic. A straight cutting bit and a base that can be cut into(like mdf) and you will be in business. Mark and Kim Smith wrote: As part of a project I'm making, I need to make a 4' ring. The outer circumference, which will be the 4' diameter, will be cut on my band saw by setting up a jig that has a pivot 2' from the blade. I'm looking for suggestions for the best way to cut the inner diameter which will be at 2' - 4" giving the "ring" a 10" width. The material is 3/4" thick. So far I'm thinking my jig saw or my router with a fence set at 10" and multiple passes. Any other suggestions? As always, thanks in advance!! |
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On 27 Jul 2004 12:30:13 EDT, Mark and Kim Smith
wrote: As part of a project I'm making, I need to make a 4' ring. The outer circumference, which will be the 4' diameter, will be cut on my band saw by setting up a jig that has a pivot 2' from the blade. I'm looking for suggestions for the best way to cut the inner diameter which will be at 2' - 4" giving the "ring" a 10" width. The material is 3/4" thick. So far I'm thinking my jig saw or my router with a fence set at 10" and multiple passes. Any other suggestions? As always, thanks in advance!! What material? What purpose? Plywood? Cut with a jigsaw, and then file. You won't see the flaws driving past at 40. Good wood for fine furniture? Cut close with a jigsaw, then finish with a router, guided from the outside edge. Bill. |
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Mark, Be careful when routing the inside of the ring. Tape blocks or dowels
in as you go or double stick tape the ring to a scrap to hold it secure. Dave "Mark and Kim Smith" wrote in message ... Waterwheel. So having the inside smooth is fine as the bottom of the buckets will attach there. Outside rough is fine and preferred. Router and center point it is! Thanks! George wrote: Router and center point for me. Common enough use for a router to be in almost all the books. I've done the bandsaw for outsides, jig works fine. Trouble is, you're still going to have to spokeshave or belt sand the edges anyway, with the problem of flat spots. Router leaves a nice edge, and doesn't care if it's making a hollow octagon round or a huge slab into a donut. "Mark and Kim Smith" wrote in message ... On 27 Jul 2004 12:30:13 EDT, Mark and Kim Smith wrote: As part of a project I'm making, I need to make a 4' ring. The outer circumference, which will be the 4' diameter, So now I'm thinking either a 2' - 4" plywood disc template to run the router around using a collar or a template / jig that pins at the center that enables me to swing the router on the 1' - 2" radius. And sorry, no lathe in my gar.... er, shop so that's out. |
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Just use a router with a 1/2 inch straight bit set it up on a 6 inch
wide board with the bit centered at 3 Inch from the edge and side of the board. Then measure back 24 inch from the inside of the bit and 14inch from the out side of the bit drill two holes on these marks then use the same drill bit and drill a hole in the center of a 48 by 48 sheet of ply or MDF cut your outer circle first and then your inter circle do not cut all the way through the material leave about 1/8 th of an inch then cut out with a jig saw and trim down with a flush trim bit. Always use the radius of a circle to cut one with this method.A good rule of thumb is always convert any measurement under 12 feet to inches only and you will avoid a lot of mistakes. Chris "Mark and Kim Smith" wrote in message ... As part of a project I'm making, I need to make a 4' ring. The outer circumference, which will be the 4' diameter, will be cut on my band saw by setting up a jig that has a pivot 2' from the blade. I'm looking for suggestions for the best way to cut the inner diameter which will be at 2' - 4" giving the "ring" a 10" width. The material is 3/4" thick. So far I'm thinking my jig saw or my router with a fence set at 10" and multiple passes. Any other suggestions? As always, thanks in advance!! |
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On Tue, 27 Jul 2004 15:19:38 -0700, "TeamCasa"
wrote: Mark, Be careful when routing the inside of the ring. Tape blocks or dowels in as you go or double stick tape the ring to a scrap to hold it secure. Dave make the first pass or three end up cutting about 3/4 of the way through. then cut down the middle of the route with a jigsaw and finish the cut with a flush trom bit in the router. "Mark and Kim Smith" wrote in message ... Waterwheel. So having the inside smooth is fine as the bottom of the buckets will attach there. Outside rough is fine and preferred. Router and center point it is! Thanks! George wrote: Router and center point for me. Common enough use for a router to be in almost all the books. I've done the bandsaw for outsides, jig works fine. Trouble is, you're still going to have to spokeshave or belt sand the edges anyway, with the problem of flat spots. Router leaves a nice edge, and doesn't care if it's making a hollow octagon round or a huge slab into a donut. "Mark and Kim Smith" wrote in message ... On 27 Jul 2004 12:30:13 EDT, Mark and Kim Smith wrote: As part of a project I'm making, I need to make a 4' ring. The outer circumference, which will be the 4' diameter, So now I'm thinking either a 2' - 4" plywood disc template to run the router around using a collar or a template / jig that pins at the center that enables me to swing the router on the 1' - 2" radius. And sorry, no lathe in my gar.... er, shop so that's out. |
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Thanks Dave! I'll actually have the spokes in place. I'll route just
shy of the spokes and finish over them with a utility knife. The router will do more of a trim job than anything. No moving or binding of major pieces will be involved. Here is the building the waterwheel will be installed on. Bottom photo, left side of "mill." http://www.bunchobikes.com/pond6.htm Neighbor got a new fence, I got the redwood to reclaim for the mill, water wheel, bait shack, etc, etc! Grist mill is 6'x6', 6' tall and , as stated, the water wheel is 4' diameter. TeamCasa wrote: Mark, Be careful when routing the inside of the ring. Tape blocks or dowels in as you go or double stick tape the ring to a scrap to hold it secure. Dave "Mark and Kim Smith" wrote in message ... Waterwheel. So having the inside smooth is fine as the bottom of the buckets will attach there. Outside rough is fine and preferred. Router and center point it is! Thanks! George wrote: Router and center point for me. Common enough use for a router to be in almost all the books. I've done the bandsaw for outsides, jig works fine. Trouble is, you're still going to have to spokeshave or belt sand the edges anyway, with the problem of flat spots. Router leaves a nice edge, and doesn't care if it's making a hollow octagon round or a huge slab into a donut. "Mark and Kim Smith" wrote in message ... On 27 Jul 2004 12:30:13 EDT, Mark and Kim Smith wrote: As part of a project I'm making, I need to make a 4' ring. The outer circumference, which will be the 4' diameter, So now I'm thinking either a 2' - 4" plywood disc template to run the router around using a collar or a template / jig that pins at the center that enables me to swing the router on the 1' - 2" radius. And sorry, no lathe in my gar.... er, shop so that's out. |
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Bill Clarke wrote: On Tue, 27 Jul 2004 19:05:09 +0200, Juergen Hannappel wrote: Dave Hinz writes: On 27 Jul 2004 12:30:13 EDT, Mark and Kim Smith wrote: As part of a project I'm making, I need to make a 4' ring. The outer circumference, which will be the 4' diameter, will be cut on my band saw by setting up a jig that has a pivot 2' from the blade. Two thoughts: 1. Lathe and faceplate. With 4' this lathe will be a rather large one... Listen, if your lathe doesn't have a 4 foot swing you're not a REAL woodworker.g Yes, but it would be so much easier to put that 28" bit in the drill press:-) Joe |
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Mark and Kim, That looks like a fun project!
I just hope your not the ones responsible for breeding the West Nile carrying mosquitoes! Dave "Mark and Kim Smith" wrote in message ... Thanks Dave! I'll actually have the spokes in place. I'll route just shy of the spokes and finish over them with a utility knife. The router will do more of a trim job than anything. No moving or binding of major pieces will be involved. Here is the building the waterwheel will be installed on. Bottom photo, left side of "mill." http://www.bunchobikes.com/pond6.htm Neighbor got a new fence, I got the redwood to reclaim for the mill, water wheel, bait shack, etc, etc! Grist mill is 6'x6', 6' tall and , as stated, the water wheel is 4' diameter. TeamCasa wrote: Mark, Be careful when routing the inside of the ring. Tape blocks or dowels in as you go or double stick tape the ring to a scrap to hold it secure. Dave "Mark and Kim Smith" wrote in message ... Waterwheel. So having the inside smooth is fine as the bottom of the buckets will attach there. Outside rough is fine and preferred. Router and center point it is! Thanks! George wrote: Router and center point for me. Common enough use for a router to be in almost all the books. I've done the bandsaw for outsides, jig works fine. Trouble is, you're still going to have to spokeshave or belt sand the edges anyway, with the problem of flat spots. Router leaves a nice edge, and doesn't care if it's making a hollow octagon round or a huge slab into a donut. "Mark and Kim Smith" wrote in message ... On 27 Jul 2004 12:30:13 EDT, Mark and Kim Smith wrote: As part of a project I'm making, I need to make a 4' ring. The outer circumference, which will be the 4' diameter, So now I'm thinking either a 2' - 4" plywood disc template to run the router around using a collar or a template / jig that pins at the center that enables me to swing the router on the 1' - 2" radius. And sorry, no lathe in my gar.... er, shop so that's out. |
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That's a myth about ponds! The water may attract mosquitos, but the
fish eat the larvae faster than the bugs can lay eggs. Especially the specialized Mosquito Fish. Free food for the fishies! So lay all you want, West Nile! But you can't win here!! TeamCasa wrote: Mark and Kim, That looks like a fun project! I just hope your not the ones responsible for breeding the West Nile carrying mosquitoes! Dave "Mark and Kim Smith" wrote in message ... Thanks Dave! I'll actually have the spokes in place. I'll route just shy of the spokes and finish over them with a utility knife. The router will do more of a trim job than anything. No moving or binding of major pieces will be involved. Here is the building the waterwheel will be installed on. Bottom photo, left side of "mill." http://www.bunchobikes.com/pond6.htm Neighbor got a new fence, I got the redwood to reclaim for the mill, water wheel, bait shack, etc, etc! Grist mill is 6'x6', 6' tall and , as stated, the water wheel is 4' diameter. TeamCasa wrote: Mark, Be careful when routing the inside of the ring. Tape blocks or dowels in as you go or double stick tape the ring to a scrap to hold it secure. Dave "Mark and Kim Smith" wrote in message ... Waterwheel. So having the inside smooth is fine as the bottom of the buckets will attach there. Outside rough is fine and preferred. Router and center point it is! Thanks! George wrote: Router and center point for me. Common enough use for a router to be in almost all the books. I've done the bandsaw for outsides, jig works fine. Trouble is, you're still going to have to spokeshave or belt sand the edges anyway, with the problem of flat spots. Router leaves a nice edge, and doesn't care if it's making a hollow octagon round or a huge slab into a donut. "Mark and Kim Smith" wrote in message ... On 27 Jul 2004 12:30:13 EDT, Mark and Kim Smith wrote: As part of a project I'm making, I need to make a 4' ring. The outer circumference, which will be the 4' diameter, So now I'm thinking either a 2' - 4" plywood disc template to run the router around using a collar or a template / jig that pins at the center that enables me to swing the router on the 1' - 2" radius. And sorry, no lathe in my gar.... er, shop so that's out. |
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Gambusia aside, you have a lot of nature study to do if you think that's a
valid statement. "Mark and Kim Smith" wrote in message ... That's a myth about ponds! The water may attract mosquitos, but the fish eat the larvae faster than the bugs can lay eggs. Especially the specialized Mosquito Fish. Free food for the fishies! So lay all you want, West Nile! But you can't win here!! TeamCasa wrote: Mark and Kim, That looks like a fun project! I just hope your not the ones responsible for breeding the West Nile carrying mosquitoes! |
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About time someone suggested this. Yes, router compass (circle cutter to
most). Cut the inside and outside both. "Dave Hinz" wrote in message ... Actually, I just did something similar to this with a router. Need a 4' hole in a floor (fire station, opening for a pole). I took a piece of plywood, nailed through that into the center point of the future hole, and used that as a compass-type tool to swing the router around while holding a constant distance from the center point (e.g. a circle). You could do that, start with the outside one, then change the distance to do the inside one. No muss, no fuss, no template even. Circles, those are easy. Does that work for you? Dave Hinz |
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Need to turn something big?
http://www.emachinetool.com/used/cat...roductID=11075 "Joe Gorman" wrote in message ... Bill Clarke wrote: On Tue, 27 Jul 2004 19:05:09 +0200, Juergen Hannappel wrote: Dave Hinz writes: On 27 Jul 2004 12:30:13 EDT, Mark and Kim Smith wrote: As part of a project I'm making, I need to make a 4' ring. The outer circumference, which will be the 4' diameter, will be cut on my band saw by setting up a jig that has a pivot 2' from the blade. Two thoughts: 1. Lathe and faceplate. With 4' this lathe will be a rather large one... Listen, if your lathe doesn't have a 4 foot swing you're not a REAL woodworker.g Yes, but it would be so much easier to put that 28" bit in the drill press:-) Joe |
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CW wrote: Need to turn something big? http://www.emachinetool.com/used/cat...roductID=11075 "Joe Gorman" wrote in message woodworker.g Yes, but it would be so much easier to put that 28" bit in the drill press:-) Joe Damn, I knew I should have made the new shed^H^Hop doors wider. Now it won't fit:-( Joe |
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On Wed, 28 Jul 2004 18:51:14 -0700, "CW" no adddress@spam free.com
wrote: Need to turn something big? http://www.emachinetool.com/used/cat...roductID=11075 I wonder if they take PayPal? Tim Douglass http://www.DouglassClan.com |
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I know a lot of people have replied already, and I haven't read all of
the replys so I apologize if this is a duplicate, but why can't you use a circle jig with your router. It is really pretty simple. Basically a compass for the router...Probably what you are doing for your bandsaw, just substitute a router bit for the bandsaw blade and turn the jig upside down. Take something such as a 1x4 (in this case about 30" long), pick out a router bushing, drill a hole near the end of the 1x4 to fit the OD of the bushing. Now pick out a straight bit for the router, (a carbide spiral bit works well) such as a 1/2" diameter. Use a nail for the center point at the appropriate distance to give the desired radius. (Make sure to watch which edge of the bit you measure from. 3 passes on your material and you should have a perfect circle. --Rick On 27 Jul 2004 12:30:13 EDT, Mark and Kim Smith wrote: As part of a project I'm making, I need to make a 4' ring. The outer circumference, which will be the 4' diameter, will be cut on my band saw by setting up a jig that has a pivot 2' from the blade. I'm looking for suggestions for the best way to cut the inner diameter which will be at 2' - 4" giving the "ring" a 10" width. The material is 3/4" thick. So far I'm thinking my jig saw or my router with a fence set at 10" and multiple passes. Any other suggestions? As always, thanks in advance!! |
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