I'm working with a 24-inch cedar circle that's 5/8 inch thick and I want to cut it in half as accurately as possible. Is there a method to do this without having to make a jig? I prefer not to use a jigsaw since I'm aiming for a nice straight cut. Any tips would be appreciated!
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Use some double-sided tape to stick a straight board to one edge of your circle. This way, you can use it as a reference edge to cut it in half on your table saw. It’s a clever and straightforward trick!
If you have access to a table saw, a great method is to find the center of your circle using the two chord method. Draw a diameter line across the center from edge to edge. Then, attach the circle to a square piece of plywood using hot glue or double-sided tape, making sure the plywood is wider than the half-circle. Align the diameter with one edge of the plywood and run the other edge down the table saw’s fence, letting the blade cut along the diameter line. It’s a simple setup that yields a precise cut! Good luck!
Thanks for sharing this! I really like the idea.
Great idea! I hadn’t thought of that. Just figured out that I had a jig I made a while back and finally got around to using it.