Cut perfect circles every time! Attach this jig to almost any bandsaw to create a
system for repeatable accurate circle cuts. Circles up to 48'' in diameter are
possible when you provide proper external support. Easy-to-read radius
measurements ensure precise circle size. Use the included universal
attachment bracket to quickly secure the jig and you'll be well on your way to
making clock faces, coasters, toy wheels and more!
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AccuRight Circle Jig for Bandsaws
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Average Rating:
2.6
(8 customer reviews)
$69.95
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1) Submitted by
Ben Shouse, from Morganfield, KY
on 12/13/2010
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I had read the review before I ordered. Don was 100% right about his review. I had some circle up to 30" to cut and I didn't want to cut with jigsaw, so I bought the circle jig. I was using 3/4" ext plywood for material, I found that you have to center punch your center point so that it will fit over the pivot point that's on the jig. I went to Carter Products and watched their video on installation, follow their instructions and you will enjoy this product. I would like to see more than 3 sliding support blocks in their product package, for bigger circle etc. Overall a good product.
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2) Submitted by
Don Orgeman, from East Bethel, MN
on 3/14/2010
Customer Rating: 
This jig has a problem out of the box, but it is easily fixed. The center point is a sharpened set screw that you push the material you are cutting onto after center punching the wood. This does not work very well for hard wood or MDF. To fix this problem, remove the center point with a allen wrench and replace it with a solid post. To make the solid post buy a 2 inch long 1/4-20 bolt. Put a nut on the bolt and tighten it to the end of the threads. Now cut off the exposed threads so you have a bolt with only about 1/4 inch of threads. Now cut off the bolt head and clean up the hack sawed ends with a file. Replace the removed point with this new pivot. To use this new pivot you will have to drill a 1/4 inch pivot hole in the blank you are using to cut your circle.
Also, to add support to the work while the circle is being cut place some scrap 3/4 inch MDF pieces on the band saw table to support the circle as it is being cut.
With these modifications the jig works very well. Without this change the work wandered off the center point and produced very poor results. It probably works just fine without modification for soft wood and plywood. I recommend using a 3/8 inch blade on your band saw for most circle cutting work unless you are working with small diameters.
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3) Submitted by
Philip Legendre, from Eagan, MN
on 9/2/2010
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Ditto on Don's comments. Also, when cutting smaller diameter circles do not push against the waste matter on the left side of the blade as this can move the blade toward the pivot and result in a smaller diameter on part of the circle.
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4) Submitted by
Russ, from Big Bear Lake, CA
on 5/29/2011
Customer Rating:
As Don said, and others agreed, the product out of the box is not satisfactory. Not only is the pivot point too small for some applications, the point on mine was so loose it kept vibrating down. I ended up drilling and tapping another set screw on the side of it to hold it in place. The shuttle that holds it was also loose and "sloppy." I ended up putting Locktite on the threads after adjusting it and it now slides within acceptable tolerance. I wonder why these things have not been addresses by Carter after all this time? Nonetheless, a decent product once it has been tuned up.
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5) Submitted by
Jeff Stikeleather, from Mill Spring, NC
on 6/4/2011
Customer Rating:
I justified the attachment for cutting lathe turnings from rough stock. I also got a new Olson 1/2" 3 tpi blade. The piece of stock I was cutting is red oak about 5" thick and somewhat wet still. I had no particular problem with the supplied center as others have had maybe because the piece was heavy. The problem I had is the blade wandered and bound. Maybe the 1/2" blade is to wide ~ 5" radius ... or maybe it is too hard or two wet??? I will look for a more suitable blade. I also had to use a tool to tighten the wing nuts that attach the center to the bandsaw table because hand tight with the heavy piece the tool moved. Once I used the tool it stayed in place. So the jury is still out on thick wet wood???
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6) Submitted by
Paul, from Mt. Airy , MD
on 9/1/2011
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I have been cutting circles out of plywood with my bandsaw using a homemade jig for years. Purchased this and expected for it to perform at least as well. Very disappointed with this product! Don’t waste your money.
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7) Submitted by
Michael , from Reynoldsville, PA
on 4/2/2012
Customer Rating:
I watched the online video, put together meticulously, followed the directions exactly, and I got NO circles, what I got was a spiral, I thought the first time I had obviously not paid enough attention, then the second time same thing, then I disassembled and reassembled on the band saw and same thing, spiral, NO circle. What a waste of money. Maybe my stock was too thick, I'm using inch thick walnut. Maybe it's only for thinner plywood. Didn't say that, but I can tell you it doesn't work well for inch thick hardwoods.
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8) Submitted by
Timothy, from Minnetonka, MN
on 8/12/2010
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Don's review is 100% accurate. I had the same problems with it. Do what he recommends and the jig will work a lot better.
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