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Best way to cut a perfect circle?
javeryh:
Wow that took some cajones. I would have been shaking with the razor. Nice job!
severdhed:
good job, looks like that turned out perfect
telengard:
--- Quote from: smalltownguy on August 20, 2009, 04:50:11 pm ---In the end, I was able to take a 'low tech' approach with acceptable results:
The dirty deed:
And the results:
B/C my hole was nice and smooth, I was able to drag the razor blade right around the circle.
Thanks for the help, folks! :cheers:
--- End quote ---
As I was reading the thread I was going to suggest a razor or exacto, which is what I do. Seems you figured it out, looks good!
~telengard
bkenobi:
If there's any chance that the adhesive will peel while cutting, make sure to cut towards the CP. If you cut in both directions and the overlay pulls up, you will get ugly mars. Looks like your's turned out great though!
rEd86:
I know your post was more regarding cutting out the CP overlay, but I wanted to share a jig that I used for cutting the hole in the wood top for the Electric Ice-T track ball I just mounted in my build. It replaces the base of a router and does a great job of cutting a perfect circle from 1" to 7.5" in 1/16" increments. (for those here in the US)
It's the Jasper 400J Model 400 Router Circle Cutting Jig and sells on Amazon for less than $22. Your local Rockler store might also carry them.
It is easy to use and a versatile tool to have if you need to cut various size circles in wood. A must have for anyone with a router.
--Ed
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