First reveiw of the Toolmaker circle jig!

[rival904 29]

[MECHMAN 8]

Nice tool, looks like it works better than some of the other tools on the market.

[Aaron Clinton 2,372]

Thanks for posting the review, moving to review section.

[IceWaLL 0]

looks really nice. Does it cost a lot more then the plastic jigs?

[Loud n Clean 1]

This thing ready for primetime yet?

When you were cutting your circle, why did you make multiple passes instead of just one pass?

[Randal Johnson 544]

Awesome ...

[shizzzon 461]

This thing ready for primetime yet?

When you were cutting your circle, why did you make multiple passes instead of just one pass?

You are suppose to for couple reasons-

1- if you want to keep your bits lasting longer, you will make 2-3 passes per circle.

2- if using MDF, it helps prevent a fire if resistance keeps forming.

[Kanaworm$ 292]

[TRP 42]

Very nice, alot sturdier than the Jasper. Might have to look into one once they are released!

[Loud n Clean 1]

This thing ready for primetime yet?

When you were cutting your circle, why did you make multiple passes instead of just one pass?

You are suppose to for couple reasons-

1- if you want to keep your bits lasting longer, you will make 2-3 passes per circle.

2- if using MDF, it helps prevent a fire if resistance keeps forming.

I didn't know that, but makes perfect sense

[shizzzon 461]

To add onto this discussion, make sure you are using a Spiral Upcut bit as well, makes things a ton easier-

They are around $20 at Lowes\Home Depot and wil cut some wood like butter.

Still use 2-3 passes with this bit, Carbide based, it will last a LOOOOOOOOONG time.

[Impious 1,476]

This thing ready for primetime yet?

When you were cutting your circle, why did you make multiple passes instead of just one pass?

You are suppose to for couple reasons-

1- if you want to keep your bits lasting longer, you will make 2-3 passes per circle.

2- if using MDF, it helps prevent a fire if resistance keeps forming.

I didn't know that, but makes perfect sense

It also makes for a cleaner cut if you make several passes instead of trying to cut through .75" material in a single pass.

Anyways, guess I haven't experienced any of the negative remarks in that video with my Jasper jig Seems like the Toolmaker would be nice as well though.

[Loud n Clean 1]

To add onto this discussion, make sure you are using a Spiral Upcut bit as well, makes things a ton easier-

They are around $20 at Lowes\Home Depot and wil cut some wood like butter.

Still use 2-3 passes with this bit, Carbide based, it will last a LOOOOOOOOONG time.

Yep, that's the one I use. I need a new one though, messed it up trying to get it out of the chuck. Need my own router too, I used one from my job and it's not the greatest. Any suggestions? Edited December 11, 2011 by Loud n Clean

[edouble101 314]

Yep, that's the one I use. I need a new one though, messed it up trying to get it out of the chuck. Need my own router too, I used one from my job and it's not the greatest. Any suggestions?

I use a Dewalt DW618B3. Badass router.

Tips: Use a down spiral bit, not an up spiral. Down spiral are better for plunging in MDF to prevent dust from flying up your nose and give a clean cut. Soak your bits in kerosene after use and "pick" them clean to make them last longer.