perfect circle jig/bit for router

[BoondockSaints]

What is it and where can I pick one up? Hopefully locally...

[kimokalihi]

Parts Express my friend. I love this thing. Before it was the jigsaw...now that thing is just about retired.

http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?&Partnumber=365-250

By the way, the boondock saints is one of the most badass movies of all time! Fuck Ass!

[firegate]

Honestly, I think circle jigs are a complete waste of money, given that you can make one yourself with a 50 cent piece of fiberboard, a ruler and a drill.

[kimokalihi]

They're much more convenient and I bet they're more acurate.

[firegate]

They're much more convenient and I bet they're more acurate.

Convenient, maybe, but a self-made jig is definitely more accurate since you can take the thickness of the bit into account.

I can see a jig like the jasper being useful in a shop environment where you might need to cut out holes of varying sizes several times a day, but for most people, it strikes me as a complete waste of money.

[aneonrider]

Convenient, maybe, but a self-made jig is definitely more accurate since you can take the thickness of the bit into account.

I can see a jig like the jasper being useful in a shop environment where you might need to cut out holes of varying sizes several times a day, but for most people, it strikes me as a complete waste of money.

You can take the thickness of the bit into account with a Japser jig too...

[kimokalihi]

He's right. You just add or subtract the thickness of the bit depending on wether you want the outside or inside diameter or the circle.

[saMxp]

They're not cheap, but if you have done even a handful of speaker building projects, you'll find that money very well spent!

[Rudeboy]

Anbody tried this one (http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?&Partnumber=365-270)?

[Infinity]

Anbody tried this one (http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?&Partnumber=365-270)?


That looks a lot sturdier than the Jasper- it's so flimsy. Also, I have trouble getting some attachments to fit my Milwaukee router since it doesn't have the "standard" 3-hole mounts. That looks like it'll fit. Ordering tonight.

[Thumper26]

That looks a lot sturdier than the Jasper- it's so flimsy. Also, I have trouble getting some attachments to fit my Milwaukee router since it doesn't have the "standard" 3-hole mounts. That looks like it'll fit. Ordering tonight.

i have the jasper jigs, but they didn't fit my firestorm router, so i ordered the router buddy.

it freaking sucked. it had less mounting options than the jasper jig, and wasn't as well made.

i promptly returned it.

the jasper jig is solid and has held up through a lot with me as the owner. i highly recommend it.

[Rudeboy]

i have the jasper jigs, but they didn't fit my firestorm router, so i ordered the router buddy.

it freaking sucked. it had less mounting options than the jasper jig, and wasn't as well made.

i promptly returned it.

the jasper jig is solid and has held up through a lot with me as the owner. i highly recommend it.

Thanks for saving me the trouble!

[BoondockSaints]

Is there anywhere I can pick this up locally such as home depot or lowes, and does it go by the same name cuz I have searched for this and it doesn't seem to exist there.

[Thumper26]

Is there anywhere I can pick this up locally such as home depot or lowes, and does it go by the same name cuz I have searched for this and it doesn't seem to exist there.

jasper jig?

they don't carry them at lowe's or HD. From what I've seen, they don't carry much of any kind of circle cutting jig at either one. That's what led me to buy the Jasper Jig.

[MidnightCE]

Jasper jig is cheap. I _love_ mine, it's just about my favorite tool.

[B&K]

The accuracy and reliability of the Jasper Jig leaves a lot to be desired. A custom solution for each hole is much better for flush mounting in my book.

[kimokalihi]

I love mine. The only problem I seem to have with it is that if you cut a circle out by going a little over halfway through, then flipping it and cutting halfway through the other side (as instructed to do on a caraudio.com tutorial on making rings) the two cuts don't match up perfectly and you get this little lip on the side.

I've resorted to cutting it all the way through one side instead. I'm not sure why they even said to cut through it from both sides of the board. Oh wait, nevermind. It was so the bit wouldn't protrude out the bottom and cut into whatever you have the board on. Nevermind lol.

[02bluesuperroo]

First of all the Jasper jig is pretty nice except be carefull, it breaks easily.

I'm not saying this isn't my fault because it was but the center pin go stuck in my work piece and I wiggled it around a bit to get it off and the plastic in the two moutning holes broke away. The plastic is only like 1/8" thick and then they counter sink into it so the holes are flush mounted leaving very little thickness left.

I am still able to use it though, but with out the screws holding the jig to the router flush mounted on the bottom.

I think from now on I'm just going to make my own.

[STI<>GTO]

Is there anywhere I can pick this up locally such as home depot or lowes, and does it go by the same name cuz I have searched for this and it doesn't seem to exist there.

Try here. (http://www.woodcraft.com/stores/store.aspx?id=331) My local Woodcraft carries them.

[MidnightCE]

First of all the Jasper jig is pretty nice except be carefull, it breaks easily.

I'm not saying this isn't my fault because it was but the center pin go stuck in my work piece and I wiggled it around a bit to get it off and the plastic in the two moutning holes broke away. The plastic is only like 1/8" thick and then they counter sink into it so the holes are flush mounted leaving very little thickness left.

I am still able to use it though, but with out the screws holding the jig to the router flush mounted on the bottom.

I think from now on I'm just going to make my own.


Contact them. They sent me a replacement free of charge... Mine wasn't holding the pin right.

[BoondockSaints]

Home Depot Jigs (http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Navigation?marketID=401&locStoreNum=8125&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Ns=P_Topseller_Sort|1&N=10000003+90401+501489&No=48&rpp=48&langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053&style=B)

Do any of those look promising? I need one by either today or tomorrow. And I don't wanna spend the 50 bucks on next day air...

[aneonrider]

Just build your own if you are pressed for time to get one.

[KAP]

Is there anywhere I can pick this up locally such as home depot or lowes, and does it go by the same name cuz I have searched for this and it doesn't seem to exist there.

You can get one at Woodcraft if you have one near you.

[STI<>GTO]

Home Depot Jigs (http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Navigation?marketID=401&locStoreNum=8125&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Ns=P_Topseller_Sort|1&N=10000003+90401+501489&No=48&rpp=48&langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053&style=B)

Do any of those look promising? I need one by either today or tomorrow. And I don't wanna spend the 50 bucks on next day air...

See posts 19 and 23. You have a local Woodcraft.

[usmcsoldriver]

Any good links to tutorials on how to make your own?

[MidnightCE]

Any good links to tutorials on how to make your own?

measure radius
cut screw one end to router
screw other end to board.

[Rudeboy]

Any good links to tutorials on how to make your own?

Fiberglass Forums 1 (http://www.fiberglassforums.com/showthread.php?t=169)
Fiberglass Forums 2 (http://www.fiberglassforums.com/showthread.php?t=99)

[Whiterabbit]

nothing could be easier than to make your own.

#1 get some plexiglass, tempered hardboard, cuttingboard material (my favorite), furniture grade 1/4 inch ply, etc, etc, etc.

cut it whatever size you want. whatever shape you want. dont cut it at all. whatever. I like to have at least 10" from the cutter to the corner so I can cut 18" holes easy.

bolt it to your router.





measure where you need to drill a hole to get the right depth. broken drill bits are perfect for this. drill a hole. then push the drillbit into your piece to be cut, and unchuck the drill with the bit in the wood.

there will be NO play between the drillbit and the router template.

Unless you build boxes like Mr Marv, your plate will end up with around a dozen holes after several years.

[Mirage_Man]

Here's one I made several years ago...

Follow THIS link (http://home.tampabay.rr.com/bpsdesigns/SiloII.htm) to my see more pictures on my website...

I have a Jasper too and yes it is great for less set-up time.

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e163/wsanz/RouteronJig.jpg
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e163/wsanz/Homemade1.jpg
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e163/wsanz/HMbolttop.jpg
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e163/wsanz/HMboltbottom.jpg

[kimokalihi]

oooh, I like that design! Very simple and easy to use. I like how it's clear plexi too so you can see what you're doing better. That actually looks easier to use than the jasper jig is. You can adjust on the fly without flipping it over to look at the measurements.

Nice job!

[chadillac3]

I certainly like my Jasper, although most of the time I still use my jig saw to cut baffles unless there is a chance it's going to be visible. It is nice having a mid drop in and fit perfectly, though. :)

[02bluesuperroo]

Contact them. They sent me a replacement free of charge... Mine wasn't holding the pin right.

Did you contact Jasper or PE?

I certainly like my Jasper, although most of the time I still use my jig saw to cut baffles unless there is a chance it's going to be visible. It is nice having a mid drop in and fit perfectly, though. :)

You have a router and jib but you use a jigsaw? :confused:
Why?