CIRCLE CUTTING JIG
CIRCLE CUTTING
See Figures 13-16.
The circle cutting jig makes it possible to cut and shape circular patterns in both large and small stock. The smallest circle that can be made is approximately 8 in. in diameter. Note: There are many variables that influence the size of a circle being cut or shaped. The
CIRCLE CUTTING COLLAR
See Figures
The circle cutting collar mounts on the bottom, center of workpiece, with either the machine screw and washer or the wood screw supplied. It then mounts on the sliding miter table in one of the two holes used for the locator pin on the bottom of miter fence (The operator's manual for your BT3000 refers to them as hole "A" and hole "B").
CIRCLE CUTTING SET-UP WITH MACHINE SCREW
See Figure 13 .
To make set-up:
1.Drill a 3/16 in. hole in center of workpiece for machine screw.
2.Place the machine screw and washer thru the top of workpiece.
3.Secure to circle cutting collar on the bottom of workpiece. Note: Slotted end of circle cutting collar should be turned away from workpiece as shown. A screwdriver can then be used to tighten screw securely.
4.If applicable, drill pilot hole in workpiece for jig saw blade or router bit.
CIRCLE CUTTING SET-UP WITH WOOD SCREW
See Figure 14.
To make
1.Place workpiece upside down on a flat workbench.
2.Locate center of workpiece as shown in figure 14.
3.Place #6 x 1 in. wood screw thru circle cutting collar and thread into bottom of workpiece. Note: Check thickness of workpiece before threading screw into workpiece. Be careful not to let screw penetrate top surface of thin workpieces.
4.If applicable, drill pilot hole in workpiece for jig saw blade or router bit.
| #10 WASHER |
WORKPIECE | 3/16 in. HOLE |
|
CIRCLE | PILOT HOLE |
CUTTING COLLAR |
|
SLOTTED END OF CIRCLE CUTTING COLLAR | Fig. 13 |
| |
| |
#6 WOOD SCREW | |
CIRCLE |
|
CUTTING COLLAR |
|
PILOT HOLE
WORKPIECE SHOWN UPSIDE DOWN
Fig. 14
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