Cart

Includes jig arm, jig base, two dovetail keys, and two locking pivots Zoom

See it in action:

The Rockler Ellipse and Circle Jig

Rockler Ellipse/Circle Router Jig

Item #: 27712
Now you can easily create perfect circles, ellipses and sweeping arcs!
In Stock
$89.99
Each
Sign up for price alert
Price Match
Add to Wishlist Find in Store

Overview

The Rockler Ellipse/Circle Router Jig lets you cut circles and ellipse shapes over a wide range of dimensions and proportions. With your router and this handy, easy-to-use jig, you'll be able to make picture frames, mirrors, signs, tabletops and more in just a matter of minutes. Compare to other ellipse/circle router jigs that cost $100 more. Set up takes only a couple of minutes and is virtually math-free. Using the jig is just as easy. As you move the router through the cut, the jig's sliding dovetail mechanism keeps the router precisely on the cut line. Designed for use with just about any plunge router.


Features:

  • Includes jig arm, jig base, two dovetail keys, and two locking pivots
  • Single pivot can be locked to make circles up to 52" diameter
  • Pre-drilled for Makita 1100; Milwaukee 5615-5624; DeWalt 616-618; Bosch MRC23 Series, 1617-1618; Ridgid 2930 Combo Kit; Hitachi M12VC (fixed and kit); Porter Cable 690 series, 890 series, 7529, 97529 and 8529 routers or routers with 6" base footprints

What's included

(1) Rockler Ellipse/Circle Router Jig

Technical Details

  • Minimum circle diameter 9-1/4"
  • Maximum length for major axis is 52"
  • Maximum difference between minor and major axis is 8"
  • Minimum difference between minor and major axis is 3-1/2"
  • Made from 1/4" thick phenolic for durability
  • Brand: Rockler
  • Weight (lbs): 4.0500
  • Type: Circle Cutting

Product Warnings

WARNING This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/product

Technical Downloads

Related Articles

Frequently Bought Together

Questions and Answers

Powered by TurnTo
Start typing your question and we'll check if it was already asked and answered. Learn More
Browse 24 questions Browse 24 questions and 81 answers
Why did you choose this?
Rockler Store
Mostly for the elliptical part, but it's also helpful for bigger circles.
DAVID H on Sep 22, 2016
It's novelty!
Ana A on Aug 27, 2016
Mostly for the elliptical part, but it's also helpful for bigger circles.
DAVID H on Sep 22, 2016
Want to cut out Ellipse for chairs
MICHAEL B on Sep 20, 2016
It's novelty!
Ana A on Aug 27, 2016
to make radias designs easier
mario m on Aug 24, 2016
I need this for the table tops I am planning to build. Goes along with the furniture I am building for my house.
Sandra R on Aug 9, 2016
i need to cut a circle
curtis F on Aug 2, 2016
I need to make a large circular table top. Based on the reviews I think this will do the job.
carl c on Jul 3, 2016
I like Rockler products, good reviews and needed a circle jig.
James A on Jun 29, 2016
Great for making oblong sizes repeatedly.
Leo F on Jun 9, 2016
To cut ellipses and circles
Noel H on Jun 3, 2016
To make ellipses for a project.
Michael W on May 1, 2016
I was looking for a purpose built elliptical jig and found this unit via an internet search. It will be invaluable for the making of elliptical platters.
David P on Apr 5, 2016
to cut oval signs and frames
Wayne C on Apr 2, 2016
I have made several round tables stands and large clock faces.
Brian s on Mar 30, 2016
I make wood signs it works great
Bob H on Mar 20, 2016
Looks easy to set up and use. Price.
Larry H on Mar 16, 2016
Best purchase for the project. Worked great!
Chris S on Feb 23, 2016
building demilun table and need this to make it easier
Kenneth P on Feb 22, 2016
hobby
Krzysztof S on Feb 8, 2016
Building furniture and needed an elipise
Frederic B on Jan 30, 2016
Perfect for turning out a two foot circle for a holder for wood turning tools.
Byron L on Jan 17, 2016
We are building a table for a customer and know that our time is money so instead of building a jig or goofing up cutting an oval shape we're buying this!
Jennifer S on Jan 14, 2016
Attempting to make tables/ wall art.
David S on Jan 13, 2016
Looking to build a round table
Gary M on Jan 10, 2016
to cut custom 1/2 moon replacement window for a 104 year old house
Lynn K on Jan 9, 2016
Tired of a string.
Harold D on Jan 3, 2016
need it
Paul K on Nov 24, 2015
Reduced price
Michael H on Nov 22, 2015
Christmas Present
Marilyn K M on Nov 21, 2015
Versatility
Allen P on Nov 18, 2015
On my husband's wishlist for Christmas
Karen T on Nov 12, 2015
cut circle for art display
Margaret H on Oct 10, 2015
Everyone I talked to showed me it is the best tool on the market for this task. I want one. :) I love woodworking and do this string and nail old hat way of doing it. Cant wait to do it myself.
Richard B on Sep 29, 2015
It provides me flexibility to make advanced curved designs for counter and table tops.
Alan H on Sep 27, 2015
Anyone wishing to cut accurate circles and ellipsis should look very seriously at this product.
Bryan Q on Sep 12, 2015
Do oval shapes frames
Ravaal A on Sep 4, 2015
Need to make some table tops.
William B on Aug 19, 2015
its the perfect jig for small ellipse and circles
Levi B on Aug 18, 2015
review, need ovals in my life, price
Chet T on Aug 15, 2015
Make it easy!
Marvin M on Aug 15, 2015
easier to cut circles then free hand
james b on Aug 13, 2015
Building a coffee table and didn't want the compersome rack of creating a jig.
michael i on Aug 11, 2015
To make a countertop template
Phil H on Aug 7, 2015
To make round and oval pieces
Teresa P on Aug 7, 2015
needed it
martin r on Aug 5, 2015
Grandpa's birthday--he wanted
Kade T N on Aug 5, 2015
To make custom, antique looking picture frames and/or plaques.
Rick S on Aug 3, 2015
I purchased a gorgeous wooden inlay from Rose Farms Inlays in Woodstock Illinois, and this tool was recommended for installation. From the instruction video, this should be a simple project.
Linda S on Jul 17, 2015
I love unique tools that accomplish difficult designs with less hassle!
J A on Jul 17, 2015
I've been needing to create ovals for picture frames among other things and the old thumb tack and string trick is too big of a pain, I need to make easily repeatable and consistent ovals.
Christopher B T on Jul 10, 2015
Want to cut out Ellipse for chairs
MICHAEL B on Sep 20, 2016
to make radias designs easier
mario m on Aug 24, 2016
what is the smallest minor axis and major axis the elliptical jig can make?
JIM D on Oct 30, 2015
BEST ANSWER: By reading the downloadable instructions, it looks like it is 171/2" x9 1/2". Maybe someone at Rockler will actually get on here and confirm this answer.
i bought a rockler ellipse jig and i went by the directions. every time it jams up in the dovetail groove. do i need to wax the groove?
bruce d on May 10, 2015
BEST ANSWER: Yes, waxing the groove can help this. If dovetail keys still seem too tight then sand them slightly on the edges.
I have a Triton TRA 001 Router will the 27712 circle jig fit?
A shopper on Aug 13, 2015
BEST ANSWER: The pre-drilled hole locations won't match, but you can drill the jig base to match the router.
will the jig work with bosch routers?
MICHAEL on Jul 27, 2015
BEST ANSWER: yes it does..i personally use a bosch with it.
will the predrilled holes fit the Porter Cable 890 Series?
Pat D on Jul 15, 2015
BEST ANSWER: yes
Hi do you have this jig in the UK?
A shopper on May 3, 2015
BEST ANSWER: We do not have any locations outside the U.S. however you would be able to order on our website www.rockler.com

Shipping options and costs will be displayed in the on-line checkout based on the items ordered and your complete address. You will not need to submit the order to view these, however you will need to add the items to your cart and then go into checkout to enter your address info.

We regret that we will not be able to calculate any duties, taxes or brokerage fees that may be due at your end upon delivery of a shipment.

If assistance in needed our order specialists are available at orders@rockler.com
will this work without a plunge router?
A shopper on Aug 8, 2015
BEST ANSWER: This is a great tool. I have never tried using it with a plunge router, but I don't see it wound not.

Richard
Bosch 1617 plunge router that has ~ 6 -11/16" dia. base: i.e. can this jig be drilled to accommodate this popular model?
Dan A on Sep 18, 2016
BEST ANSWER: I have no idea of your hole pattern on that router, but I have a 7 inch wide PC plunge on mine & it works great.
What is the recommended method for attaching the jig to the workpiece? The jig appears to have screw holes pre-drilled, but no screws were provided.
rob t on Nov 30, 2015
BEST ANSWER: I am not a pro on this jig,but have been a home builder/renovator.I just use Drywall scews . Taking te screws in and out will eventually strip the, thats why I use dry wall , they are inexpensive . By the way this whole set up opens the door to so many cool ideas. Good luck. Todd
Is it possible to cut ellipse shape around 2750mm on the longest edge X 1350mm on shorter ? With Rockler
Dbenny on Jul 14, 2016
BEST ANSWER: The maximum major access length that this can cut is 52" (1320mm)
How do I cut circles? There are no directions or instructions with the jig.
riverbum on Jul 10, 2016
BEST ANSWER: To cut a circle with this jig you only use one of the sliding pins and fasten it down in the center with screws. On this page of our website you can find the instructions on the right hand side of the page just down from the top a bit under the header of Technical Downloads. The last square show how to cut circles.
What size / style bit are people using with this jig?
Mark Z on May 16, 2016
BEST ANSWER: All of my bits are 1/2 inch shank and if I am just cutting a circle I use a straight bit anywhere from 1/4 to 1/2 inch in diameter. I have found that if the material that I am cutting is more than 1/2 inch thick, I make cuts in several different depths. It is much easier on the router bit and prevents burns in hard wood.
what is the maximum radius for a circle?
A shopper on Jun 13, 2015
BEST ANSWER: Sorry, 26" is the max radius.
Will this fit a Trend T11?
SteveBomford on Apr 1, 2016
BEST ANSWER: I'm not familiar with a Trend T-11, the product should list all routers that will fit the unit. If not, contact Rockler.
The router I used on the Ellipse was a Dewalt, it fit fine, no issues
I have a Skil 1823 will it work with that?
MaryL on Mar 6, 2016
BEST ANSWER: I cannot say for sure, but I own multiple types of routers and it has worked with each and everyone of them. I would think the Skil 1823 would be the same.
Interested in purchasing this product, I'm new to woodworking have a bosch router but wondering what type of router bit you would use to cut wood out with?
Christopher L on Mar 4, 2016
BEST ANSWER: A small diameter straight bit. Be sure to make several passes, at least two to three, depending on the material thickness. Good luck
Can I make a 9cm Circle or less, with this article ?
Juan Diego S on Feb 25, 2016
BEST ANSWER: no
I have a craftsman router model no. 320.27680. Will 27712 circle jig fit?
George W on Nov 30, 2015
BEST ANSWER: You will have to drill new holes to hold the craftman router.
The hole pattern on the circle jig is a equilateral triangle with 4" OC spacing
Will this fit on my Porter Cable Model 7539 Plunge Router?
Daniel B on Nov 26, 2015
BEST ANSWER: Hey Daniel, this jig will only fit on routers with a 6 inch base and I believe the 7539 porter cable has a 7 inch base hop this helps.
Does it accept Ryobi plunge routers?
Mark L on Oct 9, 2015
BEST ANSWER: It worked w/ my ryobi fixed base router- not a perfect fit but just fine.
can it be modified to make a larger ellipse (6' 7" major axis)?
Rob W on Apr 18, 2016
I need an elliptical jig that will cut an oval a minimum of 48"wide, will this jig do the trick?
Steve W on Jan 1, 2016
Will this cut an arc 42 inches long that rises 1.5 inches in the middle?
michael A on Nov 9, 2015

Reviews

Powered by TurnTo
3.7 / 5.0
62 Reviews
5 Stars
4 Stars
3 Stars
2 Stars
1 Star
21
18
9
10
4
Very good deal for $, but...
Very good deal for $, but you need to round off the four edges of the dovetail keys a little with sandpaper and then spray a little Top-Cote on it and the Rockler Ellipse Jig will work perfect, beats paying a lot more money. Works best with a plunge router.
July 18, 2008
This is an excellent jig. I...
This is an excellent jig. I have been building fine furniture for years, and you need to use the tool for which it was designed. I took this out of the box, and cut a 36" circle from 1" hard maple. It took 4 passes, but the top came out beautiful. Not done, I then attached a 1" bull-nose bit in my router, and used the circle jig to cut the bull-nose. This is from Rockler, a company who designs tools for the home workshop. Again, stick with using the tool for which it was designed, you will never be disappointed!
October 7, 2010
I recently bought the ellipse jig...
I recently bought the ellipse jig to use with my Rigid Model 2930 2.25HP plunge router. I routed some oval tables out of plywood with a finished oak veneer surface. I used a half inch spiral upcut bit, which left no splintering. I had no problems attaching the jig to my router and it worked extremely well. You do have to make sure you have a good workbench and that your work and ellipse base are firmly secure. You also have to make sure your router power cord does not get tangled. I was able to consistently route out seven 18x36 inch ovals and was very happy with the results.
June 29, 2011
A good buy
If you need to do circles or an ellipse, this will make it a lot easier. I had to drill holes to fit my router but no big deal. I hooked it up to my Bosch Colt and it did just fine. Did 3 passes with a straight router bit to get to the depth I needed. @ hints I read in the other reviews: 1) a plunge router works best, and 2) find a way to make the slides run easier. I read where some even sanded the corners on the slides to not catch at the crossover. Giving it 4 stars having to drill and countersink the end to fit my router. I have 2 Bosch, Ryobi (a gift) and a Porter Cable. The Porter Cable is dedicated to my router lift on a table and the other 2 are hefty machines. The Colt is light and more than enough to handle the job. Want to use some spiral upcut bits as I think they will do better
October 27, 2014
I bought this jig and last...
I bought this jig and last weekend cut my first circle using the jig and my router (EVER). The jig is very easy to use and the table top turned out GREAT. This will make a addition to my shop.
February 8, 2010
I have 2 routers, this item...
I have 2 routers, this item won't fit either, I've tried to send it back, but it will cost way to much, I still have it, just don't seem right.Editor's note: This item is pre-drilled for Porter-Cable 690/890 routers, however it can be used with any router with 6" base footprints by drilling additional holes to match router.
September 3, 2008
I purchased this jig for custom...
I purchased this jig for custom sign shapes for my sign carving business. The instructions were very clear and easy to have for reference right on the jig. After playing around with the jig on some scrap plywood, I gave it a try. I used a 1/2 inch spiral upcut bit in my plunge router and made gradual cuts in 1/4 inch increments. Very easy to use and made a perfect oval! Just take your time and take some practice cuts before you make a formal cut. The jig is very high quality, sturdy and fits my PC 890 series like a glove. I am using it again on a large custom sign and am looking forward to it. Great tool!
September 18, 2012
I was disappointed when my Bosch...
I was disappointed when my Bosch plunge router didn't fit. The site said fits most routers, I tried some some other routers my friends had and they didn't fit either. Finally I discovered the Porter cable router 690 fits. I think you should drill some more holes in like it like I had to or supply a universal plate. Other than that whine, it's a great product.
December 28, 2008
Works great in theory. Not so...
Works great in theory. Not so well in reality. Fine particles of dust will cause the slides to bind, along with the slides and groves not being precision machined. Slides will stick making the ellipse rough in spots. Extremely difficult to line the router bit with the desired ellipse size. Marking on the arm showing the centerline of the bit would be very helpful. Instructions leave a lot to be desired in these aspects.
November 10, 2007
Whoever invented this product is a...
Whoever invented this product is a genius. I was a little apprehesive about how smoothly this jig would perform because there is so much that has to go right to make it work. I was very happy with the performance and the end result. Set-up was a breeze, and it fit easily on my Hitachi plunge router. I had to cut an eliptical opening out of a trash container top and it turned out perfectly. Thank you Rockler!
January 28, 2011

More Suggestions

What People are Saying:

I have been using Rockler for years, your products are always the best that can be purchased and your prices are very reasonable. Ann you have always done your best to make me feel as though I was your very best customer. Thank you for great service."

- Daniel F.

What People are Saying:

I have been using Rockler for years, your products are always the best that can be purchased and your prices are very reasonable. Ann you have always done your best to make me feel as though I was your very best customer. Thank you for great service."

- Daniel F.
Feedback X