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Nickbee · 01-08-2008, 09:24 AM

When I got my 1617 EVS combo a few months ago it came with a “free” Bosch edge / circle guide:

Well I got commissioned to make another yarn swift which is based on a Lazy Susan. So I had a chance to break this out and put it to the test.

I secured the work piece from under an MDF platform with a few 1” screws. The bottom of the lazy Susan circles will be hidden so the small holes the screws made are a non issue.

The compass center gets taped down. Duct tape was the strongest thing I had around so it’s what I used. In the future I might try to match up a screw with the center peg and bore a hole in the center. But overall this method worked well.

I used a Whiteside ¼” up cut spiral bit. Using the turret on the plunge base I made passes at 1/8”

Almost there:

And I’m through!

The results were pretty good. Some sanding will be required but not really as much as last time when I used a jig saw. And both circles I cut were identical!

**challagan** · 01-08-2008, 06:42 PM

Looks damn good there Nick, nice job and your friend is sure keeping you busy on the yarn equipment!

Corey

01-08-2008, 09:24 AM	#1
Nickbee Registered User Forum Geek Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 359 View Nickbee's Gallery	Report This Post! Bosch Circle Jig, 1st Use… When I got my 1617 EVS combo a few months ago it came with a “free” Bosch edge / circle guide: Well I got commissioned to make another yarn swift which is based on a Lazy Susan. So I had a chance to break this out and put it to the test. I secured the work piece from under an MDF platform with a few 1” screws. The bottom of the lazy Susan circles will be hidden so the small holes the screws made are a non issue. The compass center gets taped down. Duct tape was the strongest thing I had around so it’s what I used. In the future I might try to match up a screw with the center peg and bore a hole in the center. But overall this method worked well. I used a Whiteside ¼” up cut spiral bit. Using the turret on the plunge base I made passes at 1/8” Almost there: And I’m through! The results were pretty good. Some sanding will be required but not really as much as last time when I used a jig saw. And both circles I cut were identical! Last edited by Nickbee; 01-08-2008 at 09:32 AM.
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01-08-2008, 06:42 PM	#2
challagan Retired Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 3,986 View challagan's Gallery	Report This Post! Looks damn good there Nick, nice job and your friend is sure keeping you busy on the yarn equipment! Corey __________________ My Carving Website: The Iowa Woodcarver http://iowacarver.tripod.com/ My Shop Website - Woodshop 51503 http://woodshop51503.tripod.com/
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