Router Jig

FINAL VERSION

DeWalt DW6184 Circle Router Jig

This printable circle router jig replaces the stock base-plate for this model router (and possibly others).

The cradle or pivot plate swivels on a bushing which allows for a bolt assembly through the cradle and wood part. The jig plate is of two parts to allow for printing without supports, etc. the two parts being bolted together at the end of a dimensional plank, as illustrated in the photos, and attached to the router after removing its stock plate.

This jig allows for the "cradle" component to be mounted on a woodwork part and the jig "plate" to be mounted to the router. A standard dimensional 1x3 plank can then be used to attach the two components, drilling a setting hole along the plank at whatever distance that is required for your circle radius. Together, as depicted in the photos here provided, an accurate and clean circle can be routed into the wood part for making tables, windows, etc.

The intention of this jig and it's being of two parts is to allow the user to use whatever length plank necessary for cutting a circle. Obviously many planks can be cut for different uses or one plank can be drilled out with many pivot holes along its length. It will be evident also that very long planks can be used for the cutting of very large circles with this jig. And of course changing the router bit type will allow for a large variety of circle edge cuts.