An Easy Way To Cut Circle Tops With A Router

Here’s an easy way to cut circle tops with a router. Routers are extremely versatile, and in combination with a jig, they can almost do anything.

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0:00 Intro
0:22 Peruvian walnut
0:44 Sizing the walnut/glue-up
2:20 Router Circle Jig set-up
5:38 Cutting Circles
6:33 Finishing the tops
7:01 Router Course
7:28 Oil finish and installation
8:20 Outro

My name is Josh Fedorka, and I’m the founder of Training Hands Academy™. I have been a carpenter and woodworker for over 25 years. I have also held certifications in home energy auditing and have built several LEED certified homes in New England.

God has gifted me with many “hands on” skills and it is my calling and purpose to share those skills by teaching others. Whether it is to seek a career in carpentry, become a general contractor or improve one’s DIY skills and knowledge, the motivation behind THA is to help others successfully learn how to work with their hands. .