How to cut a circle from plywood with a jigsaw

November 20, 2018
Crafts
Natalia Penchkovskaya

Decorating a room with paper fan circles is quite simple; the main thing is to choose matching shades that match the overall interior of the room. They will decorate any celebration or children's party. You can hang crafts on the walls of the room, on the windows, or under the ceiling on strings. Details look best on a light background.

You can fold paper fans for decoration yourself. Crafts of different colors and sizes, decorated with additional elements, look interesting. This design is perfect for a wedding celebration, even in a restaurant. You can cover the wall space near the table with cake or gifts. It would be interesting to look at a corner for taking photographs with the couple’s guests.

In this article we will tell you how to make fan circles out of paper with your own hands in several ways. We will tell readers what kind of paper is usually used by craftsmen for folding, how to combine parts into a single whole, and how to diversify the craft. You will learn all the secrets of craftsmanship and will be able to review the instructions for making decorative circles and fans for women, that is, you will learn how to make accordion-shaped paper circles so that they are even and beautiful.

Rules for working with a jigsaw

To understand how to properly saw a circle in wood, it is important to study the features. This carpentry tool helps to cut out ovals, wavy patterns, figures with uneven outlines, non-standard carved boxes, shelves with end-to-end patterns. To ensure that interaction with a jigsaw is organized and safe, it is important to adhere to the following rules:

In order for work with a jigsaw to proceed quickly and safely, do not forget to fix the product before work.

To avoid inconvenience, special stands should be prepared during work. A slot is made up to the middle of the support, somewhat reminiscent of a lock hole.
The stand is fixed with clamps or screws to the workbench.
At the time of work, you need to sit down, position the file strictly vertically relative to the floor and perpendicular to the surface.
The workpiece is placed in the middle of the stand, holding it with your left hand; you can saw the plywood with your right hand. The location of the cuts should be in the middle part of the support hole.
The tool does not tolerate strong pressure: just a small touch and gradual movement up and down, and it will begin to work effectively.

Attributes:

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drill;
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Plywood (and to a lesser extent other sheet materials such as chipboard or oriented strand board) has significant decorative potential. If you have a fairly simple tool and certain skills, you can cut almost anything out of plywood. But in order for the parts obtained as a result of such carving to look quite presentable, the master should have a few tricks in stock. We will talk about them in our article.

When starting to work with sheet materials, many craftsmen only have an idea of how to cut in a straight line. Therefore, the question of how to cut an even circle from plywood can confuse many. And indeed, a regular or circular saw cannot cope with the task. Figure cutting is most often done using the following tools:

The simplest device used for sawing. With the help of a jigsaw, even the most delicate work can be done with your own hands, but for thick material or long cuts it is practically not suitable.
Jigsaws. Here you can use two types of devices: a regular one, with a vertically positioned file;
artistic, in which the role of the cutting element is performed by a steel blade.

Regular jigsaws will come in handy when working with thick ones. But if you are looking for a way to cut letters out of plywood or make other complex elements (for example, parts of a children's construction set), then it is best to use a model with a band saw.

Advice! Naturally, for each type of jigsaw there are several types of files and blades. The correct choice of cutting element is a necessary condition for high quality of the product.

In addition to jigsaws, you can use a furniture router for curved cutting. Despite how difficult it is to operate, it is many times superior to most models of plywood saws in terms of the quality of the holes it makes. Using a router you can.

Also, do not forget about available devices, but we will talk about their use in the appropriate section.

Cutting from plywood has several nuances that the master needs to take into account:

Firstly, you can only cut on dry material. High humidity leads to an increase in the resistance of plywood, therefore, with excessive force, either the veneer will begin to delaminate or the file will break.
You need to change the saw or cutting blade immediately after the first signs that the teeth have become dull appear.
If we are cutting from plywood using a jigsaw, then to obtain cleaner edges, the main cutting lines should be placed along the grain of the veneer. But with hand files it is easier to work across the grain: there will be slightly more chips, but there is less risk of the file getting pinched or moving away from the intended line.

Advice! When transferring designs for cutting from plywood onto the workpiece, try to place the template in such a way that the elements to be removed fall on areas with defects: knots, chips, stains, etc.

Recommendations for selecting tools

Ready-made plywood circles

Circle cutting device

Many people cut parts out of plywood more than once, but mostly they had to make straight cutting lines. It is not often necessary to cut out round or wavy parts; few people dare to make a circle out of plywood. Therefore, this task at first glance may seem impossible. For figure cutting you will need the following tools:

An ordinary jigsaw. A tool often used for DIY sawing of thin sheet materials. However, thick thicknesses are beyond his strength;
Jigsaw. Such power tools are divided into two types of devices: regular, in which the file is located vertically, and for artistic work, in which the working element is a steel blade, as can be seen in the photo. A regular jigsaw is suitable for working with thick plywood, but you won’t be able to use it to make an even circle of plywood. But curved elements, such as letters, can be cut out with an artistic jigsaw, which is equipped with a band saw. Thus, for high-quality performance of various types of work, an appropriate device is selected.
With more complex equipment, such as a router, a circle of plywood can be cut very smoothly. It is of course more difficult to control, but it can be used to cut a circle of plywood from sheets of sufficiently large thickness. The quality of work on such a machine is superior to other cutting methods, and the cut of the wheel is smooth.

Recommendations for working with plywood

Templates for drawings should be placed on the workpiece sheet so that areas with damage and flaws then go to waste, and clean areas are located under the drawing, that is, they later become a finished product;
Before cutting a circle from plywood with a jigsaw, you need to make sure that the material is completely dry. Since humidity increases the resistance of plywood, and as a result, either the veneer may delaminate or the tool may break;
To ensure that the edges of the cut are free of notches and burrs, you need to cut it with a jigsaw along the grain of the veneer. With a hand jigsaw, on the contrary, you need to cut across the veneer fibers, although chips may form, but there is no risk that the file will deviate from the cutting line;
As soon as it becomes noticeable that the cutting teeth have become dull, you immediately need to change the working blade or saw.

Curly cutting methods

When starting to cut out with a jigsaw, a sketch of the design is first applied to the sheet using carbon paper. The initial holes are drilled with a drill. A file or working element of a jigsaw is inserted into it and the free edge of the file is fixed using a clamp or screw. Next, sawing is done according to the template transferred to the plywood. Then unnecessary elements are removed, and the workpiece is sanded along the edges with sandpaper or processed with a file. The video shows this process.

A furniture router is not suitable for cutting out complex shapes, but cutting a circle out of plywood evenly is very easy. The standard ruler of this machine is fixed in the center of the circle using a self-tapping screw. When the cutter begins to rotate along a given radius, a completely even circle is cut out. To correctly calculate the diameter of the circle, it is necessary to take into account the dimensions of the cutting cutter. You can correctly navigate this issue by first studying the instructions for the equipment.

Inserting a sink according to a template

The sink is one of the most important elements of kitchen equipment. If you decide to cut your sink into your kitchen worktop yourself, the first thing you need to do is prepare an exact template.

First, transfer the outer outline of the shell onto a thick sheet of paper. Next, measure the width of its sides, which will rest on the tabletop. Usually this is 2-3 cm. Now step back from the outline drawn on the paper, inward by the width of the side and draw a parallel line. This will be the cutting line.

When applying markings, make sure that the position of the template itself on the plate is correct. Of course, if all the corners of the sink are symmetrical, then nothing bad will happen if, according to the markings, it appears to be in a mirror image. But if the sink has the shape of a trapezoid and the roundings at the front corners differ from the roundings at the back, then under no circumstances confuse the front and back parts.

Use a similar pattern to make templates and cut holes for wall lights or loudspeakers mounted on wood panels.

The line drawn around the sink is auxiliary. The second, drawn parallel closer to the center, is the sawing line.

Properties of metalworking tools

The jigsaw is intended for household and professional needs. Devices of the first type are characterized by low power and are designed for work in small volumes. The purpose of using special equipment is the professional orientation of the tool, its productivity and a long period of work.

Typically, household appliances have a standard set of functions:

frequency of moves;
method of fixing a sheet for cutting;
pendulum type movement;
turning the saw.

A jigsaw is used for finishing surfaces, cutting out uneven edges, internal holes, and making furniture. The processed material is securely fixed to the base. Marks are made on it in advance, then the holes are sawed. Rotational vibrations of the shaft are converted into translational movements.

The jigsaw has such positive qualities as:

Cutting holes in any samples.
A simple device allows you to quickly replace saws.
Possibility to make round or rectangular cuts.
Ease of use.
Does not require special knowledge or skills.
The presence of a significant number of saws with different step limits and tooth shapes makes it possible to carry out various types of work in the conditions of one device.
Reliable fixation of the cut sample allows any distance from the edge of the product.
The universal action device allows you to cut to any depth.
During the work, the material is practically not damaged.

Disadvantages:

The shortened movement of the blade ensures slower operation of the device.
Possibility of injury.
Possibility of cord failure.
Checking the battery charge level.

The new products being released are equipped with improved functions: reducing the number of vibrations, improving productivity indicators, and equipping the device with convenient functions. Depending on the method of fixing the cutting part, saws are:

with holes;
with a cross-shaped element;
with a smooth base.

In some ways, a jigsaw can replace a router, a hand saw, a circular saw, a chain saw, or a corner grinder. The tool is necessary in any household; it allows you to carry out wood carving.

The current supplied to the device from the network gives an impulse to the motor, setting it in motion. Together with the gearbox, it transmits the impulse to the gear, which secures the rod. The circular action of the shaft is modified into the movement of the working element of a reciprocating nature, moving up and down. The saws are fixed using screws or clamping mechanisms. Such fasteners help to change the canvas in a short time.

Electric hacksaw

If you need to cut a round-shaped part and saw a round hole in the workpiece, then an electric hacksaw is the most suitable tool. With its help, you will save effort and time, since such a saw has great advantages over a manual one. Thus, the blade of the electric hacksaw is narrower, which provides increased maneuverability. Further, it has replaceable blades with different teeth, which allows you to process workpieces of any type, that is, wood, plywood, chipboard (it is no coincidence that the tool is also called a jigsaw).

To cut a section inside the workpiece, a hole is first drilled for a hand saw. But if you have an electric hacksaw, then this is not necessary. The tool is brought to the workpiece with a slight tilt forward and turned on in this position. The saw will cut the hole itself. Just don’t put too much pressure on the body - this can lead to breakage of the saw blade.

Lead in a circle

This device, simple in design, makes cutting out round holes or arcs much easier. It is enough to mark the center of the circle on the workpiece, fasten the device along the mark and connect the rod coming from it with an electric hacksaw. The divisions on the rod help set the saw blade at the required distance from the center of the circle. As a result, without preliminary marking, you can cut a circle or saw an arc with a radius of 5 to 20 cm.

The device (more precisely, its “sole”) is attached to the surface of the workpiece with screws. They should be well tightened. If the fastening is not rigid and starts to wobble, then an even circle will not work.

Suitable for lefties too

Left-handers can also use the device, since the guide rod is attached to the movable unit both on the left and on the right. So cut at your own discretion - clockwise or counterclockwise.

Using such a device, you can cut a round hole with a diameter of 10 to 40 cm in the workpiece without preliminary marking.

Drill saw

Neither a hand saw nor an electric hacksaw will help if you need to cut a small hole in the workpiece - less than 10 cm in diameter. A jigsaw may also be useless if the workpiece is large. In this case, the most suitable tool is a drill saw. With its tip it bites into the wood like a drill and thus makes a “starting” hole for further cutting. Externally, the saw is similar to a round file with the difference that its shaft is surrounded by a spiral around the cutting edge.

Drill saws are available with interchangeable attachments of various diameters, designed for processing both soft and hard wood, as well as a variety of materials made from it.

The working body of a drill saw is a metal rod with a cutting tip, like a gimlet, and a cutting edge that goes around the rod in a spiral.

This is what the narrowest of hand saws looks like. Thanks to the fastening unit, the blades in the hacksaw can be changed depending on the nature of the material being processed.

Drill attachment

One of the most popular and convenient options for cutting a hole is a special attachment for a drill. It is made in the form of a crown comb and has a rounded shape. With this attachment, cutting holes occurs quickly, and they turn out quite smooth.

drill bit for holes

Nozzles come in different diameters, which allows you to cut a hole of the required diameter. If you have already prepared a hole, we can advise you to try your hand at options trading.

Drill

You can also cut a large hole using a drill. To do this, it is necessary to pre-mark the outline of the hole to be drilled. Next, use a small drill to drill through holes along the contour prepared in advance. Next, using a jigsaw or a very sharp knife, we cut off the holes, thereby connecting the holes. After which you can smooth the circle using sandpaper of various grain sizes.

Chisel

You can also cut the required hole using a chisel. It is enough to remove the wood layer by layer along the contour. This option is the least suitable for interior decoration. The hole must be smooth, which cannot be achieved by using improvised and unsuitable materials for the job. The best option would be to use a drill bit. The hole is even and has smooth edges.

Thus, to summarize, it becomes clear that you need to choose a tool for cutting a hole based on your goals. If you need a high-quality cut, then you cannot do without a special tool.

Shape cutting technologies

Jigsaw

As we noted above, a jigsaw will come in handy if we are looking for how to cut a word out of plywood or make other parts of complex shapes:

We transfer pre-printed drawings or templates onto the workpiece using carbon paper.

Figured carving with a jigsaw: photo of the finished product

If the structure has through sections, we make starting holes with a thin drill.
Insert a file or jigsaw blade into the hole. Secure the free end of the file with a fastening screw or clamp.
We make a cut along the intended line, pressing the workpiece to the workbench. The saw moves either automatically (for electric jigsaws) or manually.

After all the arc elements have been sawn, we remove unnecessary areas and process the finished part with a file or sandpaper.

Finished hole

Fraser

A furniture router is great for cutting out thick plywood. Of course, you can’t make a complex shape with it, but cutting an arc or circle is easy:

We fix the standard ruler included in the router in the center of the circle using a self-tapping screw.
If the length of the ruler is not enough, you can assemble a simple bracket from a metal profile or wooden planks.
By rotating the cutter along a fixed radius, we select a groove along the circumference, resulting in an almost perfect hole.

Bracket for router: with it you can cut a disc of almost any diameter

Note! When calculating the diameter of the circle, you should take into account the dimensions of the working cutter. The instructions for the device will tell you the exact numbers.

In this way, you can cut not only circles, but also individual arcs - for example, in order to make grooves for furniture brackets.

Using improvised means

For shaped elements, it is advisable to have special devices, but any craftsman may need to make a round hole in a slab of laminated veneer. Below we will tell you how to cut a circle from plywood when you have nothing at hand. Well, almost nothing:

To cut plywood, use a wooden strip with two nails.
One nail is driven through the strip into the workpiece, exactly in the center of the hole being made.
We drive the second nail into the bar so that the point protrudes on the wrong side by at least 5-10 mm. The distance from the first nail should be equal to the radius of the hole being made.
Rotating the bar, use the tip to draw a groove on the plywood, deepening it with each turn.
Instead of a stick, you can use a strong cord. The operating principle remains unchanged.

Diagram of "threading" using nails. The sharper the nail used, the faster the hole will be made. It should be noted that although the price of such a device is low, it is worth using it only when other methods are not available: the edges still turn out to be far from ideal.

Key rules

To make the sawing process simple and fast, you must follow the basic key operating rules:

To ensure that the edges of the plywood are even, it is better to cut along the blade.

You can only work with dry material, since humidity increases the resistance of the material, as a result of which the veneer may begin to delaminate;
it is necessary to change the cutting blade immediately after the first signs of dullness of the teeth appear;
It is better to work with a jigsaw along the fibers of the material, so the edges will be smoother;
Use a hand jigsaw to cut across the grain of the veneer.

To ensure safe work, you must adhere to the following recommendations:

securely fasten the sawing table and the file in the frame;
the jigsaw must have serviceable and well-fitted handles;
You should not press the jigsaw too hard, trying to “help” it, this will only lead to an acceleration of dulling of the working blade;
It is best to make straight and long cuts with a wide blade, so the cutting process will go faster;
You must always see the markings, so sawdust must be removed from the material being cut by hand, and under no circumstances should you blow it away, as it can get into your eyes.

Following these simple rules will help a beginner learn how to cut circles with a jigsaw and make his work easier.

Design and its features

Each jigsaw has a so-called support sole. It always rests on the part that needs to be sawed. Due to this, the accuracy of work is noticeably increased.

The soleplate can be easily rotated to make bevel cuts. Some manufacturers produce in which the main tool is fixed only at a certain angle.

The file acts as the main cutting tool. Tooth spacing, sharpening method, size, shape, materials - literally every model has its own. 75, 85 and 100 millimeters are the most suitable lengths if you need to cut materials of low density. The saw step size also becomes a fairly important parameter.

Metal requires a pitch of 12 millimeters.
For wooden products it is from 2.5 to 4.

Professional secrets

It is necessary to check how firmly the canvas is fastened.

This mechanism may have its own characteristics depending on the manufacturer.

To work with any cutting tools, the fastening of the blade, its general position, is really important.

A useful device will be one that is responsible for removing sawdust. Its operating principle is very simple. There is a flow of air from the fan cooling the motor.

It is used to remove debris. The removal system makes the cut line more visible to the master's eye.

The drill can be easily changed when cutting holes using a technique called "pocketing". To do this, just tilt the jigsaw forward, then the rounded tips will rest on the surface being cut.

The blade should be positioned above the future cutting line with maximum accuracy. You need to lower the support saw horizontally, and then continue to practice.

For such work, marks are first made inside the material, and then, following them, the tool itself is drawn. If the shape is square or rectangular, the blade is pulled back slightly before the craftsman moves the tool to the next side. And so all four are processed.

The use of plunge cutting is permissible if it is impossible to create holes of the required dimensions. To do this, the jigsaw tilts forward until the file reaches the workpiece. Gradually during this process a through hole appears.

Why do you need a plywood circle?

Before you think about how to cut a circle in plywood with a jigsaw

, you need to clearly understand why it is needed. Subsequently, either the resulting round-shaped blank itself or a plywood sheet with a hole of the correct shape can be used.

Where a round piece of plywood can come in handy:

for making various crafts and templates for them;
used as a base for a wall clock;
used for subsequent figure cutting or decoupage;
act as the seat of a stool, the top of a kitchen or coffee table, etc.
for creating various souvenirs, for example, boxes, etc.

You may also need to cut out the correct circle from plywood for subsequent use of a sheet with a hole:

installing a mortise sink into the countertop;
obtaining a ceiling with a cutout for round-shaped lighting fixtures (spotlights or one chandelier);
for the production of furniture with decorative facades and other elements, etc.

Main stages of work

The first step is to make a mount for the grinder. To do this, the author cuts off two metal plates, drills holes in them and attaches them to the gearbox housing using bolts.

After this, you will need to cut another plate and weld it to the first two plates.

Next, the author welds a steel strip to the resulting fastening, the end of which is fixed to the body of the angle grinder using a clamp.

A bolt will need to be welded to the angle grinder mount (in the center of the top plate).

In the next step, the author cuts a piece of a round tube. You need to put a sleeve (from a larger diameter pipe) on the tube with a fixing bolt, and weld nuts to the ends. The author welds two pieces of tube to the bushing.

Next, you need to make another bushing with a lock. It must be welded to a round magnet (can be removed from the old speaker).

Then you can start assembling the device. For convenience, the author screws the handle from the angle grinder into the tube. We install the stand on a sheet of metal, set the desired size and you can cut out a circle.

Jigsaw

When cutting holes or curves in small workpieces, sometimes you can’t do without a jigsaw. Replaceable blades with teeth of different shapes and locations allow you to work with wood of different densities. However, it should be taken into account that the depth of the cut is limited by the arc of the jigsaw, that is, the saw blade will not be able to move further than 30 cm from the edge of the workpiece.

Very thin, narrow saw blades can be easily damaged if the jigsaw is used incorrectly. The saw must be operated with careful, methodical movements. The main thing is to prevent the canvas from skewing. Otherwise, small and light workpieces will begin to move with the saw, which may ultimately lead to the blade bursting.

The thinnest jigsaw blade will “master” the narrowest curve, but only in small workpieces, since the advancement of the blade is limited by the arc of the jigsaw.

Advantages and disadvantages

The universal tool has many advantages:

capable of making cuts on almost any material: wood, stone, plastic, sheet steel, ceramic tiles;
quick change of saw blades is possible;
used for cutting circles of various diameters, rectangular cuts;
easy to operate;
to work with the tool there is no need to obtain appropriate education, some simple skills are enough;
a wide range of saw blades with different pitches and tooth shapes, used for processing all kinds of natural and artificial materials, facilitates the performance of many types of work on one tool;
thanks to the reliable fastening of the blade, cuts are made at any distance from the edge of the parts;
sufficient depth of cut makes the tool universal in use;
rare damage to the canvas during work.

Flaws:

slow process of tool operation due to the short stroke of the blade;
likelihood of injury;
the possibility of damage to the cord in power tools powered by a cord;
control over the battery charge level.

Jigsaw speed regulator.

How to draw ellipses

An ellipse is a rather complex shape, but to draw it on paper, you only need two thumbtacks, a piece of string and a sharpened pencil.

Attach two buttons to the surface of the workpiece at some distance from each other. Take a piece of rope, tie both ends into a knot and hook the rope onto the button heads. Now, with a pencil, draw a line that the stretched rope allows you to describe. You can change the shape of the ellipse at your discretion.

The distance between the two focal points of the ellipse is indicated by buttons. If you guide a pencil within the boundaries assigned to it by a rope, then the outline of an ellipse will appear on the paper.

The ellipse shape can be larger or smaller, thicker or narrower, depending on the distance between the buttons and the length of the rope.

About the types of instruments

First of all, they can be professional or household. Professional means that the device will have more power. It is usually 580-720 W. But for household ones it is less, from only 320 watts. But this is quite enough for a small amount of work at home.

Any type of tool can handle creating holes up to 15 mm. But we must take into account that jigsaws, which have the lowest speed of 1000 rpm, cannot even cope with plastic.

Jigsaws are sometimes divided into groups depending on how the saw is mounted on them. For example, for a shank with a hole, smooth or cross-shaped. The last two types have become the most common because they are best suited for home tools.

Wood grinding wheel for grinder

This is not exactly a wreath, but the base for the wreath is a frame on which you can attach various decorations. But the base itself is very beautiful - natural, made from natural materials, smelling of the forest! Making such a wreath is not at all difficult.

True, you need to spend almost a couple of hours on production. The main feature of the technology for making this wreath is that it turns out to be very SMOOTH - round, without branches sticking out in different directions. This is how to make such an even wreath that will be discussed in my MK. For work you will need: birch branches - preferably not dry, but flexible, which have only recently fallen from the tree; they can be collected under any tall and not young birch tree - it is better to collect long and thin branches, it is more convenient to weave a wreath with them - the approximate number of branches - see.

Final touches

Once you've finished your cut, sand down any tool marks. Sandpaper of different grits will help you with this. Use a variety of solvents to remove tape residue.

With these simple steps we have the round hole we need.

How to cut a circle?

Many people enjoy a peculiar hobby called origami and paper crafts. This is a difficult, but very entertaining business that can be compared to art. In order for the products to turn out worthy of admiration, considerable dexterity, skill and talent will be required. Almost everyone can master the technique, but coming up with something new out of paper is a much more difficult task. As they say, test yourself first in a simple task. For example, cut out an even circle from paper. To complete a seemingly simple task, you can use a variety of methods.

Cutting out a circle using a compass

A circle is a perfectly even figure, the distance from the center of which to all its edges is the same. This distance is called the radius of the circle. If the question is how to cut a circle out of paper, you can use an excellent office tool - a compass.

This device, invented by mankind, looks like two pieces of wood or iron connected to each other. At one end of such a segment there is a pencil, and at the other there is a sharp end. Using this tool, you can easily draw a circle of any diameter. I think you know how to cut a circle out of paper with scissors. This simple method is suitable for making one piece.

If you want to cut out a lot of round blanks, take a compass and use it to draw an even circle on paper or cardboard. After this, attach the blank to paper or cardboard and cut out the circles with scissors or a stationery knife. This way you can very quickly cut the required number of round pieces for yourself.

Cutting instructions

Before starting work, you need to drill a hole in the plywood for the jigsaw blade.

To cut even circles with a jigsaw quickly and beautifully, you don’t have to be an expert in this field, but for a beginner it can be a very difficult task. In this matter, the main thing is patience and, of course, the presence of the necessary accompanying tools, such as the jigsaw itself, a file, a compass, a simple pencil and devices for polishing the surface.

The first thing to do is draw a circle on the surface of the material you will be working with. It would be best to use a compass or select a suitable circle and trace it. You need to trace with a pencil so that traces of it can be erased in the future.

If you need to cut a circle inside the surface, you should make a through starting hole. Next, you need to insert a jigsaw blade or file into this hole and secure the free end of the file with a clamp. It is recommended to cut while sitting. First of all, you need to secure the file in the jigsaw using a key, keeping in mind that the teeth of the file should be directed downward. You need to cut from top to bottom. The tool should be held straight to avoid nicks and bevels.

The main thing in this process is not to rush and cut smoothly without sudden movements.

It is necessary to take short breaks during the sawing process, as the file may overheat and break. Now the circle is ready. Now it is recommended to use a file to straighten the edges, erase the markings left by the pencil and polish the part. If necessary, it can be varnished.

Of course, sawing with a jigsaw requires certain dexterity and skills, but everything comes with experience. Therefore, following the recommendations described above should help the novice master in mastering this interesting and exciting activity.

Templates

Shot glasses, cups, plates, pots or baking dishes - in any household there are many round-shaped objects that can be used to mark a circle. If you are making something and decide to give your product a rounded shape, then first look to see if there is a suitable template among the household utensils. To be sure, select a few items and take them to the workshop. There you can immediately try them on the workpiece and determine what is most suitable. With some practice, you will be able to make rounded lines from several round objects with different radii. Arcs of a circle can be drawn sequentially, or bridges-transitions can be made between individual arcs.

Preliminary drawing

Before attempting to trace a curve on a piece of paper, design it on a large piece of paper or piece of corrugated cardboard. Only after the result is satisfactory in all respects can you cut out a template from paper and make markings on it on the workpiece.

You can draw circles and fragments of a circle using a cup or plate by simply tracing them with a pencil.

Round corners of furniture

You can even get injured by hitting a sharp corner of the table. Therefore, we recommend cutting corners where possible. For homemade furniture, they need to be rounded from the very beginning.

Cutting circles and curved lines is no more difficult than making an absolutely straight cut on a workpiece, but under one condition: you have the right tool in your hands and you are good at it.

It may happen that the holes that you drilled to insert a narrow blade with a hand or electric hacksaw will end up in useful areas. To avoid such mistakes, you should mark all missing parts of the workpiece with shading.

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How to cut a circle from wood using a hand router

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A stylishly designed tree trunk circle can become a real garden decoration! There are several design options for this area. For example, you can arrange a flower garden there, sod it with cereals, green manure, or fill the space with decorative mulch. Each method has its own characteristics and aims to improve the soil structure, retain moisture, provide protection from weeds and some pests, and fit harmoniously into the overall style of the landscape.

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Tire as an effective way to avoid wood destruction during bending

Since the main problem is fiber breakage on the outer radius side, it is this surface of the workpiece that needs to be stabilized somehow. One of the most common methods is to use an overhead splint. The tire is a steel strip with a thickness of half a millimeter to two millimeters, which covers the beam or board along the outer radius and bends on the template along with the wood. The elastic strip absorbs part of the energy when stretched and at the same time redistributes the destructive load along the length of the workpiece. Thanks to this approach, coupled with humidification and heating, the permissible bending radius is reduced significantly.

In parallel with the use of steel bars in bending devices and machines, mechanical compaction of wood is achieved. This is done using a pressing roller, which presses on the workpiece along the outer bending radius. In addition, the template form in such a device is often equipped with 3 mm teeth (in increments of about 0.5 cm), oriented towards the movement of the workpiece.

The purpose of the jagged surface of the template is to prevent the workpiece from slipping, to prevent mutual displacement of fibers in the wooden massif, and also to create a small depressed corrugation in the concave radius of the part (the fibers are pressed inside the massif, therefore, problems with folds are solved).

Pressing with a tire allows you to bend bars and boards made of coniferous and soft deciduous wood with a minimum percentage of defects. Please note that parts made of relatively hard wood when bent with pressing become approximately ten to twelve percent thinner, and pine and spruce blanks become 20-30% thinner. But the positive aspects of this method include a significant increase in the strength characteristics of the finished product, as well as a significant reduction in the requirements for the presence of flaws and defects in wood blanks.