This is a 2D OpenSCAD model that can be manipulated to create a 3 layer CNC/laser cut model for creating a circle cutting jig for a standard router or plunge router. Using a long bolt I cut off the end, welded a jamb nut to it, and ground the end to a point.
Here are the variables:
jiglength=length from center to center of concentric circles of jig
bit=diameter of the bit or template bit used on router
contour=radius of smaller concentric circle on outside of jig
holedia=diameter of mounting holes
holenum=number of holes for mounting
holedist=distance from the center of the router to the center of the mounting holes
holeangle=change the rotation/orientation of the mounting holes around the center
trackbolt=width of the sliding track, needs to be adjusted a few times to accept the nut and bolt
routerbaseRAD=radius of the router base
padding= area around the outside of the router base
res=resolution if extruding to 3D
I extruded everything to DXF for proper manipulation.
Using this handle to lock the pin in place: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1879190
I also countersunk the mounting holes so the heads of the bolts did not scratch the work piece. I then sanded and applied 2 coats of varnish/linseed oil mix.
RouterCircleJig.scad | 886.0B | |
RouterCircleJigBottom.dxf | 24.7KB | |
RouterCircleJigMiddle.dxf | 26.7KB | |
RouterCircleTop.dxf | 9.5KB |