I am making a dog dish holder, and need to cut some 6" holes out for the
dishes. I have tried a jigsaw and hope to find a better method; I didn't
get the line quite perfectly. Well, not even close, actually.
I need to cut a few, so spending a few dollars is not objectionable. Any
suggestions would be appreciated. I mean, other recommending that I get
better with a jigsaw.
A little expensive but much faster to setup and use than router
route... if you have a drill press.
http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?familyid=799
Toller wrote:
> I am making a dog dish holder, and need to cut some 6" holes out for the
> dishes. I have tried a jigsaw and hope to find a better method; I didn't
> get the line quite perfectly. Well, not even close, actually.
>
> I need to cut a few, so spending a few dollars is not objectionable. Any
> suggestions would be appreciated. I mean, other recommending that I get
> better with a jigsaw.
Yeah, I've seen the two knife version but I've always used to one-
sided jobs. Just run it at a slow speed and do a slow feed into the
material. They work great in my opinion.
On Jan 28, 8:25 pm, "Toller" <[email protected]> wrote:
> Well, I have a drill press but not a plunge router, so that might be a
> solution. I am a bit concerned with just one cutter; seems like it would be
> unbalanced. That is not a problem?
>
> Actually I have one like it with two cutters, but it will only do about 5".
> I could remove one cutter and move the arm over an inch. I thought being
> unbalanced would be a killer, but will try it. Thanks.
>
> "SonomaProducts.com" <[email protected]> wrote in messagenews:[email protected]...
>
>
>
> >A little expensive but much faster to setup and use than router
> > route... if you have a drill press.
>
> >http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?familyid=799
>
> > Toller wrote:
> >> I am making a dog dish holder, and need to cut some 6" holes out for the
> >> dishes. I have tried a jigsaw and hope to find a better method; I didn't
> >> get the line quite perfectly. Well, not even close, actually.
>
> >> I need to cut a few, so spending a few dollars is not objectionable. Any
> >> suggestions would be appreciated. I mean, other recommending that I get
> >> better with a jigsaw.- Hide quoted text -- Show quoted text -
Cuts to 6.00" with no trix:
http://patwarner.com/621_offset.html
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On Jan 28, 6:24 pm, "Toller" <[email protected]> wrote:
> I am making a dog dish holder, and need to cut some 6" holes out for the
> dishes. I have tried a jigsaw and hope to find a better method; I didn't
> get the line quite perfectly. Well, not even close, actually.
>
> I need to cut a few, so spending a few dollars is not objectionable. Any
> suggestions would be appreciated. I mean, other recommending that I get
> better with a jigsaw.
A single cutter works fine. I hope you have a full size drill press. Run it
as slow as it will go. Clamp the workpiece securely (holding by hand is
HIGHLY not recommended). Also, use a backer board so the pilot is solidly in
something when the center piece is cut loose.
"Toller" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Well, I have a drill press but not a plunge router, so that might be a
> solution. I am a bit concerned with just one cutter; seems like it would
be
> unbalanced. That is not a problem?
>
> Actually I have one like it with two cutters, but it will only do about
5".
> I could remove one cutter and move the arm over an inch. I thought being
> unbalanced would be a killer, but will try it. Thanks.
>
> "SonomaProducts.com" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> >A little expensive but much faster to setup and use than router
> > route... if you have a drill press.
> >
> > http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?familyid=799
> >
> >
> > Toller wrote:
> >> I am making a dog dish holder, and need to cut some 6" holes out for
the
> >> dishes. I have tried a jigsaw and hope to find a better method; I
didn't
> >> get the line quite perfectly. Well, not even close, actually.
> >>
> >> I need to cut a few, so spending a few dollars is not objectionable.
Any
> >> suggestions would be appreciated. I mean, other recommending that I
get
> >> better with a jigsaw.
> >
>
>
My suggestion is to stick with the jig saw. It's much quicker and you have
one on hand. After the rough cut use a spindle sander to clean up to the
lines. The bowls lips will cover up any small irregularities. Check out my
efforts on a similar project in abpw 1 "Dog Dish Holder .
Bill
"Jon" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> You need a left handed circle cutting saw. Jus kidding. I use my bandsaw
> with it's circle cutting jig.
>
> Jon
>
> "Larry" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>> In article <[email protected]>,
>> Toller <[email protected]> wrote:
>>>I am making a dog dish holder, and need to cut some 6" holes out for the
>>>dishes. I have tried a jigsaw and hope to find a better method; I didn't
>>>get the line quite perfectly. Well, not even close, actually.
>>>
>>>I need to cut a few, so spending a few dollars is not objectionable. Any
>>>suggestions would be appreciated. I mean, other recommending that I get
>>>better with a jigsaw.
>>>
>>>
>>
>> If you have a drill press with an appropriate low speed, there are fly
>> cutters available that can do this. Some of these things claim to be
>> useable in hand drills and probably are, but I have doubts about how
>> neat a hole it would be possible to cut in a hand-held drill.
>>
>> http://www.holepro.com/
>>
>> http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1292919
>>
>> http://www.generaltools.com/product.asp?action=prdupc&prid=53§ionid=2
>>
>>
>> --
>> Better to be stuck up in a tree than tied to one.
>>
>> Larry Wasserman - Baltimore Maryland - lwasserm(a)sdf.lonestar.org
>
>
A plunge router, an upcut siral bit, and a circle cutting jig.
--
Charley
"Toller" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I am making a dog dish holder, and need to cut some 6" holes out for the
> dishes. I have tried a jigsaw and hope to find a better method; I didn't
> get the line quite perfectly. Well, not even close, actually.
>
> I need to cut a few, so spending a few dollars is not objectionable. Any
> suggestions would be appreciated. I mean, other recommending that I get
> better with a jigsaw.
>
>
"Toller" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I am making a dog dish holder, and need to cut some 6" holes out for the
> dishes. I have tried a jigsaw and hope to find a better method; I didn't
> get the line quite perfectly. Well, not even close, actually.
>
> I need to cut a few, so spending a few dollars is not objectionable. Any
> suggestions would be appreciated. I mean, other recommending that I get
> better with a jigsaw.
>
>
I would use a router and a straight cutting bit. It does not need to be a
plunge router, a standard base router can be set into a drilled hole, or can
be angled into a workpiece just fine. Use a base template that is equal to
the radius and put a pin in the center of the "hole". I do this all of the
time with everything from ceiling tiles to plywood when mounting speakers.
Works like a top and is nothing but simple. Like everything else, these
things can be over-complicated.
--
-Mike-
[email protected]
On 28 Jan 2007 20:17:56 -0800, "SonomaProducts.com" <[email protected]>
wrote:
>A little expensive but much faster to setup and use than router
>route... if you have a drill press.
>
>http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?familyid=799
Aha! That's where the fly-cutters are hiding. They looked at me like
I was crazy the last time I went looking for one at the hardware
store.
"Toller" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>I am making a dog dish holder, and need to cut some 6" holes out for the
>dishes. I have tried a jigsaw and hope to find a better method; I didn't
>get the line quite perfectly. Well, not even close, actually.
>
> I need to cut a few, so spending a few dollars is not objectionable. Any
> suggestions would be appreciated. I mean, other recommending that I get
> better with a jigsaw.
How about something like this:
http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?FamilyID=3582
You need a left handed circle cutting saw. Jus kidding. I use my bandsaw
with it's circle cutting jig.
Jon
"Larry" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> In article <[email protected]>,
> Toller <[email protected]> wrote:
>>I am making a dog dish holder, and need to cut some 6" holes out for the
>>dishes. I have tried a jigsaw and hope to find a better method; I didn't
>>get the line quite perfectly. Well, not even close, actually.
>>
>>I need to cut a few, so spending a few dollars is not objectionable. Any
>>suggestions would be appreciated. I mean, other recommending that I get
>>better with a jigsaw.
>>
>>
>
> If you have a drill press with an appropriate low speed, there are fly
> cutters available that can do this. Some of these things claim to be
> useable in hand drills and probably are, but I have doubts about how
> neat a hole it would be possible to cut in a hand-held drill.
>
> http://www.holepro.com/
>
> http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1292919
>
> http://www.generaltools.com/product.asp?action=prdupc&prid=53§ionid=2
>
>
> --
> Better to be stuck up in a tree than tied to one.
>
> Larry Wasserman - Baltimore Maryland - lwasserm(a)sdf.lonestar.org
Well, I have a drill press but not a plunge router, so that might be a
solution. I am a bit concerned with just one cutter; seems like it would be
unbalanced. That is not a problem?
Actually I have one like it with two cutters, but it will only do about 5".
I could remove one cutter and move the arm over an inch. I thought being
unbalanced would be a killer, but will try it. Thanks.
"SonomaProducts.com" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>A little expensive but much faster to setup and use than router
> route... if you have a drill press.
>
> http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?familyid=799
>
>
> Toller wrote:
>> I am making a dog dish holder, and need to cut some 6" holes out for the
>> dishes. I have tried a jigsaw and hope to find a better method; I didn't
>> get the line quite perfectly. Well, not even close, actually.
>>
>> I need to cut a few, so spending a few dollars is not objectionable. Any
>> suggestions would be appreciated. I mean, other recommending that I get
>> better with a jigsaw.
>
In article <[email protected]>,
Toller <[email protected]> wrote:
>I am making a dog dish holder, and need to cut some 6" holes out for the
>dishes. I have tried a jigsaw and hope to find a better method; I didn't
>get the line quite perfectly. Well, not even close, actually.
>
>I need to cut a few, so spending a few dollars is not objectionable. Any
>suggestions would be appreciated. I mean, other recommending that I get
>better with a jigsaw.
>
>
If you have a drill press with an appropriate low speed, there are fly
cutters available that can do this. Some of these things claim to be
useable in hand drills and probably are, but I have doubts about how
neat a hole it would be possible to cut in a hand-held drill.
http://www.holepro.com/
http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1292919
http://www.generaltools.com/product.asp?action=prdupc&prid=53§ionid=2
--
Better to be stuck up in a tree than tied to one.
Larry Wasserman - Baltimore Maryland - lwasserm(a)sdf.lonestar.org
Router with trammel base. Easily made, plans all over the net.
"Toller" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I am making a dog dish holder, and need to cut some 6" holes out for the
> dishes. I have tried a jigsaw and hope to find a better method; I didn't
> get the line quite perfectly. Well, not even close, actually.
>
> I need to cut a few, so spending a few dollars is not objectionable. Any
> suggestions would be appreciated. I mean, other recommending that I get
> better with a jigsaw.
>
>
I would like to see your dish holder, but can't get abpw. Can you email a
photo to [email protected]?
Thanks.
> My suggestion is to stick with the jig saw. It's much quicker and you have
> one on hand. After the rough cut use a spindle sander to clean up to the
> lines. The bowls lips will cover up any small irregularities. Check out
> my efforts on a similar project in abpw 1 "Dog Dish Holder .
> Bill
"Toller" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>I am making a dog dish holder, and need to cut some 6" holes out for the
>dishes. I have tried a jigsaw and hope to find a better method; I didn't
>get the line quite perfectly. Well, not even close, actually.
>
> I need to cut a few, so spending a few dollars is not objectionable. Any
> suggestions would be appreciated. I mean, other recommending that I get >
> better with a jigsaw.
>
Jigsaw circle cutting guild:
http://www.amazon.com/BOSCH-Circular-Cutting-Jigsaws-JA1003/dp/B000AO2X3I/sr=1-1/qid=1170039207/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/104-9754402-5051160?ie=UTF8&s=hi
6" holesaw:
http://www.amazon.com/Dewalt-D180096-DEWALT-6-Holesaw/dp/B00005LEZY/sr=1-2/qid=1170039024/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2/104-9754402-5051160?ie=UTF8&s=hi
Router circle jig:
http://www.amazon.com/Jasper-200J-Model-200-Circle/dp/B00009K77A/ref=pd_bxgy_hi_img_b/104-9754402-5051160