Making A Circling Cutting Jig
Waiting for glue to dry this afternoon on the speaker pods I thought I would make myself a router jig for cutting circular holes. I need one to create accurate holes for the subwoofers to sit in. They will seal better and it looks more professional too!
Yes, I could buy one and it would undoubtedly be more accurate. So, why make it? Well, the one I linked to is £30 plus P&P.
Cost of mine so far? Nothing. Using some waterproof 12mm MDF I had in the garage I cut a nice shape (see pic) that should be big enough to carry the router.

I painted it white with some dodgy spray can I had on the shelf. No other reason than it will make the sizes (written next to holes!) easier to see when trying to set up to cut a hole.
Cost? Still zero pounds and zero pence.
I even bought some new router bits (quarter inch) so I can make nice clean cuts.
Running total? About £4.
Only problem? I discovered this afternoon that I don’t actually own a router! What an idiot!
Running cost? About £4 if I can borrow my Dad’s router, otherwise about £40.
I’ll write another post on the fab of the jig when it’s done!
Collin is A former chairman of Portsmouth and Southampton Mini Owners' Club, certified Mini Loon, and not all that knowledgeable. He writes these articles purely for enjoyment and currently gets no recompense for all his sterling work. Maybe one day his efforts will be rewarded either financially or sexually. If you see anything wrong in any post, please leave a comment on the post or use the contact form link below.
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