Everyone before me has taking the words out of my mouth. I NEVER COMMENT on any TH-cam videos because there is no time for arguments or for me to clarify to someone who took my comment the wrong way. BUT, you sir are an PROFESSIONAL PROJECT ENGINEER / MACHINIST and I am very impressed and will now delete all other subscriptions I had for this type of work. As there is no need to waste time with anyone but the best!. And that is you sir with all due respect and admiration. Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge! Your # 1 FAN Hugo Prado.
Exelent hack with the coke can shim. We used to pack worn swinging arm bearings on our MX bikes back in the late 70’s early 80’s exact same way. Even finer tolerance these days with the paper thin material. I’m embarking on making a large router compass to cut 300/400mm curves out of 18mm exterior ply for a shepherds hut roof for a shipping container 🤘🍀
Wow! I made something similar using wood BBQ skewers (I'm a cook by trade) glued into a crossbar instead of your through metal rods. I adjusted the circumference at the router, not the pivot side. This is much more accurate and easy to adjust. Thanks!
A pair of very well designed circle cutting jigs! The presentation, and explanation, is superb leaving me in absolute no doubt about how to produce either jig. The graphic animation also worked wonders and all together one of the best jig making videos I have ever seen. Thanks a lot for the effort. P.S. I love the metric measurements as well!
From an American scientist living in Europe, I appreciate that you give your measurements in both Metric and Imperial! So do my friends in the UK, they have to deal with both all the time and stopping to do the calc is just another hassle.
Thanks Patrick for sharing - After struggling with and finally returning the Milescraft circle guide kit I found your video. As you mentioned, the second option swivels and held in place by glue rather than a screw that damages the wood, which is phenomenal.
Very well done, video, narrative, and plans! I'm very impressed with your work and look forward for the time to build several of your projects for myself! Here's a tip for measuring the center to center distance between two holes or shafts (as at 1:55 in your video). If the shafts are the same size, carefully measure the diameter of one of the shafts and zero out the digital caliper. now measure across the shafts, outside to outside, and the reading will be the center to center distance. Zeroing the caliper on one shaft effectively subtracts the diameter from the reading and eliminates the arithmetic. Keep up the excellent work, I can't wait to see what's next!
Beautifully engineered (as all your stuff is). I mean, these are far and away the nicest jigs - from any TH-cam creator - that I've seen. I want to make one where the end piece is reversible: circle cutting on one side, edge guide on the other.
How I cut metal rod tends to help A LOT with locating the center of the rods (to gauge how far apart the holes need to be.) 1.) use a pipe cutter (the kind that you clamp and turn around the pipe like a can opener) and get as deep a score line as I can. 2.) put the end of the rod in an electric hand drill. If its long then you may need to prop up the other end. 3.) use the drill to spin the rod while sawing it at the score line. Since your setup is like a makeshift lathe, your cut is always going to end in the center of the rod. A tiny nib will be left in the dead center if done right.
Thanks Patrick, this is an excellent video...I like the way you use your drill press to place the threaded inserts, I've always found getting them square very difficult when done free hand...many thanks.
Thank you for a detailed and useful jig. I like and appreciate your way to show and explain how to do it, specially when you show it both in inch and mm which is easier for us living in Europe.
I’ve just found your channel and had to put a comment down. I’ve looked back at some of your previous videos and am amazed at your ideas and projects. All so well filmed and edited together, will be checking out all your other vids. Hats off to you and thanks for sharing your ideas. I already have a few videos saved for later that I will attempt. Thanks
If anyone is curious, the Makita trim router RT0700 also uses 8mm rods (some of the official attachments come with them), and the plunge base has rod spacing of 84mm on centre with an offset height of 10mm to centre, exactly like this DeWalt.
Not the first time I have seen this, but what I must have overlooked before was the use of the micrometer to get the measurements needed for the spacing of the rods. My method previously was far less precise.
To know what sort of brain we're dealing with, a couple years ago I built a cat tree that needed to be broken down to 4 sections (otherwise it wouldn't fit through a door), and in my mind there HAD to be some sort of hardware that would allow me to do this. I came up with the idea of an insert nut (without the terminology) and then started looking online. When I saw an insert nut, I was kind of relieved I didn't have to invent it.. lol. Though on the other hand, inventing it would have been cool too. Since then I've used them a fair bit. Super handy.
Definitely something that is easy enough to build and get accurate results. Is there an adaptation that would allow for small holes (i.e. pivot pin near the router blade)?
Excellent. BTW: Those thread inserts ALWAYS go in off center and at an angle by hand. They have a hex inset so cut off the "L" of the appropriate "L" hex wrench and you have a driver that will not slip.
excelente vídeo con que programa hizo la animación de los agujeros en la madera con las tuercas y arandelas me gustaría saberlo para aprender hacer ese tipo de presentaciones agradecido de antemano
Thank you Sir for this amazing video on these well put together jigs. The best I have ever seen. I am a new subscriber. Hoping to see more wonderful jigs coming from you in the near future. Thank you🛠️
Everyone before me has taking the words out of my mouth. I NEVER COMMENT on any TH-cam videos because there is no time for arguments or for me to clarify to someone who took my comment the wrong way. BUT, you sir are an PROFESSIONAL PROJECT ENGINEER / MACHINIST and I am very impressed and will now delete all other subscriptions I had for this type of work. As there is no need to waste time with anyone but the best!.
And that is you sir with all due respect and admiration. Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge! Your # 1 FAN Hugo Prado.
This video is one of the most professionally produced I’ve seen on TH-cam. Thank you.
After watching both of your jig videos I'm left wanting for a tour of your shop like a kid standing outside the Wonka factory.
The best router circle jigs on TH-cam. I also like the tip of inserting the thread into the timber using the drill press. Thanks
This is something that I will have to build. I've seen others but this is the best.!
every day is a school day many thanks , greetings from Ireland
Exelent hack with the coke can shim. We used to pack worn swinging arm bearings on our MX bikes back in the late 70’s early 80’s exact same way. Even finer tolerance these days with the paper thin material. I’m embarking on making a large router compass to cut 300/400mm curves out of 18mm exterior ply for a shepherds hut roof for a shipping container 🤘🍀
Its rare to see a tutorial video without powertool noises. Good job man.
perfect timing, I just bought this plunge router kit from Dewalt. Gonna make this jig!
Wow! I made something similar using wood BBQ skewers (I'm a cook by trade) glued into a crossbar instead of your through metal rods. I adjusted the circumference at the router, not the pivot side. This is much more accurate and easy to adjust. Thanks!
I like your trick using your drill press
Excellent in-depth instructions. Thank you 👍👍
A pair of very well designed circle cutting jigs! The presentation, and explanation, is superb leaving me in absolute no doubt about how to produce either jig. The graphic animation also worked wonders and all together one of the best jig making videos I have ever seen. Thanks a lot for the effort. P.S. I love the metric measurements as well!
I love your jig, but I must admit that the more you tube I watch the nicer the jigs I see...
Just love the improvised internal flap slander - genius - definitely adding that to my bag of tricks👍. Loved the circle jig too 😃👍
Thanks for the tips re inserts very valuable
Outstanding Patrick, thank you! Bob
Complimenti per il progetto e per il video molto esaustivo.
I love your non-hole trammel. Thanks for sharing ⭐
Great video and idea, thanks for sharing this
wow! absolutely helpful! thanks for sharing Patrick!
From an American scientist living in Europe, I appreciate that you give your measurements in both Metric and Imperial! So do my friends in the UK, they have to deal with both all the time and stopping to do the calc is just another hassle.
Very good quality video with excellent explanation and clear indication of the drawings.
Wonderful video
Brilliant! Thank you.
Yep, that was great, thanks Patrick.
I really appreciated the simple use of the drill press to insure the inserts went in straight. Thanks.
Very nice Jig
Great tips for installing threaded inserts! They can also be installed with an Allen key (hex wrench) but keeping the insert vertical is challenging.
Nice idea for a "hole less" circle jig. Think I will build me one just like that!.
Thanks Patrick for sharing -
After struggling with and finally returning the Milescraft circle guide kit I found your video.
As you mentioned, the second option swivels and held in place by glue rather than a screw that damages the wood, which is phenomenal.
Very well done, video, narrative, and plans! I'm very impressed with your work and look forward for the time to build several of your projects for myself! Here's a tip for measuring the center to center distance between two holes or shafts (as at 1:55 in your video). If the shafts are the same size, carefully measure the diameter of one of the shafts and zero out the digital caliper. now measure across the shafts, outside to outside, and the reading will be the center to center distance. Zeroing the caliper on one shaft effectively subtracts the diameter from the reading and eliminates the arithmetic. Keep up the excellent work, I can't wait to see what's next!
Why wasn’t this video recommended earlier to me? Absolutely loved it, well done sir 👍
Beautifully engineered (as all your stuff is). I mean, these are far and away the nicest jigs - from any TH-cam creator - that I've seen.
I want to make one where the end piece is reversible: circle cutting on one side, edge guide on the other.
I really like how you handle metric and imperial measurements. It's seamless and practical.
Made the first one last night to use for cutting perfect speaker holes! Thanks for the great idea!
My compliments for you're idea's and video editing
Awesome video, put together very professional
Great video Patrick. Thankyou
I love your videos. Fantastic job and very professional. Your directions are direct and clear.
I never seen any video so good in explanation , so clear and so good. thank you so much Sir Sullivan , subscribed .
Really nice approach here. You are bringing engineering disciplines into woodwork. Also, thanks for the metric :-)
very usefull and versatilethanks.
Great videos Patrick, beautifully, designed, executed and finished.
How I cut metal rod tends to help A LOT with locating the center of the rods (to gauge how far apart the holes need to be.)
1.) use a pipe cutter (the kind that you clamp and turn around the pipe like a can opener) and get as deep a score line as I can.
2.) put the end of the rod in an electric hand drill. If its long then you may need to prop up the other end.
3.) use the drill to spin the rod while sawing it at the score line. Since your setup is like a makeshift lathe, your cut is always going to end in the center of the rod. A tiny nib will be left in the dead center if done right.
Thanks for 2 excellent videos of your ingenious and practical jigs!
Thanks sir for sharing your nice, clean and accurate work.
Brilliant!. Just brilliant! I'll try to make it though it appears well above my skill level.
Like idea of using drill press to install thread screw inserts 👍
Muy Buen Video.
*¡¡¡ BUEN TRABAJO !!!*
Briliant instructions !
Thanks Patrick, this is an excellent video...I like the way you use your drill press to place the threaded inserts, I've always found getting them square very difficult when done free hand...many thanks.
Thank you Patrick. Your designs look really good and your excellent video presentation is easy to follow. Well done. 👍
Brilliant video, clear easy to follow directions and advice, thank you for sharing.
Thank you for a detailed and useful jig. I like and appreciate your way to show and explain how to do it, specially when you show it both in inch and mm which is easier for us living in Europe.
You EXPLAIN SO WELL WAITING TO SEE MORE HAVEN’T CHECKED BUT WILL YOU MAKE A SLIDING ANGLE GRINDER JIG OR DRILL PRESS JIG
Absolutely fantastic jigs.
I’ve just found your channel and had to put a comment down. I’ve looked back at some of your previous videos and am amazed at your ideas and projects. All so well filmed and edited together, will be checking out all your other vids. Hats off to you and thanks for sharing your ideas. I already have a few videos saved for later that I will attempt. Thanks
great method. thanks for sharing
Merci pour vos vidéos
Celle ci va me permettre de réaliser des cercles sur les portes de chambres et façade de placards.
One word: GENIUS!!
fantastic!
Greate job!
This is fantastic! I cant wait to try and build one of these !
If anyone is curious, the Makita trim router RT0700 also uses 8mm rods (some of the official attachments come with them), and the plunge base has rod spacing of 84mm on centre with an offset height of 10mm to centre, exactly like this DeWalt.
I own the Makita RT0700 and love it. It's one of the best trim routers out there.
Thanks for the info. Very helpful.
Sitting here smiling about a man that I understand and appreciate (coke can shims)... thank you once again, Patrick = )
You're so very appreciated. Your videos are easy to watch. You keep it simple and that's a biiiiiig plus...
Thanks Patrick, I really apprecciate your clearly way to explain you projects
I just finished building the simple version, and it's great! Cost about $5 and a little bit of time...thanks for sharing and for making a fine video.
Not the first time I have seen this, but what I must have overlooked before was the use of the micrometer to get the measurements needed for the spacing of the rods. My method previously was far less precise.
Nice! Now i can make round cyrcles without a houle in The middle 👌🏼👌🏼
Thank you for making such a great videos and share your knowledge!!
The best one I've seen so far!!
Mr. Sullivan you are a pro!
To know what sort of brain we're dealing with, a couple years ago I built a cat tree that needed to be broken down to 4 sections (otherwise it wouldn't fit through a door), and in my mind there HAD to be some sort of hardware that would allow me to do this. I came up with the idea of an insert nut (without the terminology) and then started looking online. When I saw an insert nut, I was kind of relieved I didn't have to invent it.. lol. Though on the other hand, inventing it would have been cool too. Since then I've used them a fair bit. Super handy.
oi tudo certo. adorei seu trabalho. vou tentar fazer um igual. parabéns vc e o cara um forte abs .
Thank you! Very well explained and useful! Nice work
You can find 5/16th inch rods in old, discarded printers pretty easily.
Nice design. Simple but very functional.
Definitely something that is easy enough to build and get accurate results. Is there an adaptation that would allow for small holes (i.e. pivot pin near the router blade)?
Well done. A simple and effective jig. Thank you
Very clever Patrick! I had already made a version of the first one but now need to make the second one. Subscribed!
Excellent idea, and nicely executed too.
In hardwoods, I find threaded inserts aren’t necessary. Just drill and tap.
amazing precision
Awesome jig! Thanks.
Brilliant, and simple enough! Clear and precise instructions. Thanks for the video. :-)
Excelente amigo! Un diseño extraordinario, Gran herramienta la que ha ha creado.
Well done Patrick.
Great project Pat! I''am in.
Very crafty stuff Patrick!
A fantastic pair of jigs. Cheers, Huw
Phenomenal
nicley done !!! Very clean unit, :)
Thanks for sharing your knowledge, it's usefull for eveybody, and specially I.
Excellent. BTW: Those thread inserts ALWAYS go in off center and at an angle by hand. They have a hex inset so cut off the "L" of the appropriate "L" hex wrench and you have a driver that will not slip.
excelente vídeo con que programa hizo la animación de los agujeros en la madera con las tuercas y arandelas me gustaría saberlo para aprender hacer ese tipo de presentaciones agradecido de antemano
So cool....and buttery smooth, I'm still laughing.
Excelente JIG. Parabéns 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thank you Sir for this amazing video on these well put together jigs. The best I have ever seen. I am a new subscriber. Hoping to see more wonderful jigs coming from you in the near future.
Thank you🛠️
nice, very nice again
Wow never saw it done that way. Love it i will defintely make one for myself great vid