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2nd December 2012, 06:14 PM #1
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easiest way to cut 5" disc out of mdf
hi every one i was hoping on a couple of hints on cutting some 5" disc out of mdf i need a hole in the middle as well about 1" all hints would be greatly recived
thanks craig
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2nd December 2012, 06:39 PM #2
Craig
A lot depends on how many discs you need to make and if you have a router. It may be easiest to make up a template and use a flush trimming bit with a top bearing. This is very easy if you are able to fix the template to your mdf with a couple of small screws.
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2nd December 2012, 07:05 PM #3
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thanks paul i have a lot to cut proably about 40 out of 12mm mdf i will make a template and start cutting
thanks craig
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2nd December 2012, 07:44 PM #4
[QUOTE=camele;1581823]thanks paul i have a lot to cut proably about 40 out of 12mm mdf i will make a template and start cutting
thanks craig[/QUOTE
Craig
Template is the way to go for that quantity. You can put a pilot hole in the centre of the template too and drill that at the same time you use the router. Then the hole in your disc can be enlarged with the correct sized spade or forstner bit.
Also the exact way you go about this depends on the level of accuracy you require for the project.
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2nd December 2012, 08:08 PM #5
You could also use bi-metal holesaws or T/C holesaws for 40 of them???
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2nd December 2012, 08:18 PM #6
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2nd December 2012, 08:45 PM #7
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unfortanatly i dont have a drill press but if i did that would b the go. i think the best way will b the router
thank for the tips guys craig
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2nd December 2012, 10:23 PM #8
Hi Camele
I would like to offer some help to you on the cutting of 5” disc I am not sure what tools you have available to you but here is a method of cutting a disks with a band a saw if you do not have a band saw go to your nearest men’s shed they would have one and may even do the job for you here is a video of the procedure Cutting discs on a bandsaw, using a simple jig - YouTube
There are other jigs that you could use you can see them all on You Tube.
If you need more help or information just PM and I will assist you. there are other simple jigs you could make as well.
ColbraMay your saw stay sharp and your nails never bend
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2nd December 2012, 11:12 PM #9
You could use a trammel on your router and the pivot hole in the centre would be the centre for a forstner bit or spade bit.
The guide plate that comes as standard with a Triton router would be ideal.
RegardsLast edited by A Duke; 3rd December 2012 at 10:28 AM. Reason: Spell checker could not spell forstner either
Hugh
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3rd December 2012, 09:31 AM #10
Hugh
I have found that is the easiest option for larger circles, but I didn't mention it in this case because because the radius of the hole will be relatively small and a bit fiddly to set up unless the router is small. A laminate trimmer might suit but their fence system does not usually have provision to insert a single rod.
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PaulLast edited by Bushmiller; 3rd December 2012 at 09:32 AM. Reason: doubled up on words
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3rd December 2012, 10:47 AM #11
Paul,
You are probably right, two and a half inches radius is rather small.
Trying to solve some one else's problems is difficult as you have less than half the info, only what they want to do and not the available equipment and skill level.
It could be as simple as telling a computer to tell the CNC what to do.
RegardsHugh
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3rd December 2012, 01:16 PM #12
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I have never had much luck useing a hole saw,the disc get stuck in the saw,IMO the router path is the neatest way to go
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3rd December 2012, 02:53 PM #13
Five inch is probably too small for this: https://www.woodworkforums.com/f88/router-compass-50372/
but you could use an auxiliary base plate with a pivot at 2.5" radius (a simple nail projecting downward). The nail hole in the stock can provide a target for the Forstner bit.
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3rd December 2012, 03:54 PM #14
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easiest way to cut 5" disc out of mdf
What you need to achieve is a,say 150mm dia template to use with a guide bush, that will do the 5" dia piece.
But before you cut that, if you have a drop in piece with a smaller hole (like a donut shape) you can do the inner hole first, remove the piece and do the outer.
Hole saws and router + trammel will let you make the pieces.
Care needs to be taken routing the big piece as it becomes detached, so either don't rout full depth, stick the piece down before routing, or have a drop in plug that goes in the small hole and fixes the piece in the jig.
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3rd December 2012, 09:45 PM #15
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thanks for the segestions i will also contact the local men's shed in the area as i would like to do this with limiting the dust. i am at present saving for a dusty and a couple of other things but at the moment funds all go to the house and projects for the kids. i don't have a lot of experience working with wood. but i like to learn that what it is all about. again thanks for the help Craig
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