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How to Make a Circular Crosscut and Guide 2 in 1

by diycreators

This Crosscut Jig will open up a world of possibilities right in your own shop. You will be able to cut at various angles with ease, safely make dados, create half-lap joints, and work with an expanded cut capacity. Although this jig will not fully replace a miter or , it serves many functions that those provide. Additionally, with a few easy adjustments, this build can also act as a router jig. This jig is sure to make your circular saw one of the favorite in your shop.

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Material

(1) 36in 2in C-Channel LINK (1)- 36in Blue T-track LINK (1)- Hold Down LIN K or Best Value get the - Kit LINK (1) - base (Base) (1)- 1 by 2 select (attachment) (1)- 1 by 3 for the riser (can use plywood)

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Dewalt Battery Powered Circular Saw - LINK RIDGID- Octane Brushless Reciprocating - LIN K Milwaukee M18 Cordless - LINK Husky Mechanics Set - LINK Impact GOLD #2 Phillips - LINK

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How to Make a Circular Saw Crosscut Jig and Router Guide 2 in 1: Page 1 Gear

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Step 1: Routing the T-Track

First, make sure you are working with a straight piece a time. I cleaned up the end of the track using a of plywood. Then, mark the desired location of the T- chisel and then sanded the whole base. Next, screw Track. I attached a piece of scrap to the router the T-Track in place using screws that will not exit guide to help stabilize and control the router. I worked through the back. my way up to 3/8th of an inch, by routing 1/8th inch at

How to Make a Circular Saw Crosscut Jig and Router Guide 2 in 1: Page 2 Step 2: Splitting the C-Channel

To create the saw track, I ripped a 2-inch C-Channel using a with a metal . Although you would like to achieve a nice uniform cut, it does not have to be perfect; the goal is to have two tracks that the saw can ride on. Next, be sure to smooth the sharp edges of the C-Channel by filing and sanding.

Step 3: Recessing the Saw Guide

The tracks will be recessed in the risers. First, I lined the risers together and secured them so that they can be cut simultaneously. Then, I used a to make the outer cuts, and used a router to remove the section where the tracks would sit. A chisel can be used for this step.

How to Make a Circular Saw Crosscut Jig and Router Guide 2 in 1: Page 3 Next, I lined up the riser on the base of the jig to mark where the T-Track screw will sit. I used a chisel to create a channel for the T-Track screw.

Step 4: Attaching the Risers

Again, you want to ensure the T-Track screw is in the T-Track before attaching the risers. Apply to the bottom of the riser and check for squaring before using clamps to secure. Then, use screws to attach the riser to the base. Repeat the same process on the opposite side with the other riser, assuring that it is square. Allow glue to dry.

How to Make a Circular Saw Crosscut Jig and Router Guide 2 in 1: Page 4 Step 5: Adding Threaded Inserts

Place the tracks in the opening on the risers, and tracks into place. place the saw on top of the tracks to ensure the proper spacing. Drill a pilot hole through each end of Modify this jig for a router by moving one of the tracks the tracks and into the risers. You will want to to fit your router base. Drill a new hole into the risers, countersink the screw holes so that the heads of the and add threaded inserts. screws do not interfere with the saw. Install the threaded inserts into the holes in the risers. Screw the

How to Make a Circular Saw Crosscut Jig and Router Guide 2 in 1: Page 5 Step 6: Painting and Assembling

I used black to finish the metal tracks and the risers. Be careful not to get any paint inside of the tracks. After the finish of your choice dries, you can attach the tracks with screws.

How to Make a Circular Saw Crosscut Jig and Router Guide 2 in 1: Page 6 Step 7: Blade Guard Holder

I used a bracket and formed it to act as a stop. I was able to use one of the existing holes and attach the bracket to the saw using a bolt.

Step 8: Miter Attachment

I cut two pieces of wood, one at 45 degrees and the between the and . Next, cut the other at 22.5 degrees and attached them to 2 excess wood from the bottom of the attachment. separate pieces of wood as shown. I will utilize the bolt that is used for the hold down clamp as a pivot To install these attachments, you will line them onto point. I clamped the two long pieces of lumber and the T-Track screw, swing them on the track and used a drill press to in the same section. Keep tighten it down. I recommend that you double check in mind that these pieces could be any length that's the attachment with a speed square before every use. comfortable for you, just make sure that they extend After ensuring the alignment you can cut down the past the cut area of the saw blade. To ensure attachments. When you use this attachment, you can accuracy, use a speed square as a reference and use use a clamp or a hold down clamp to hold your the knob to secure the lumber. Glue the angled piece subject down. of wood (as shown) making sure to leave no gaps

How to Make a Circular Saw Crosscut Jig and Router Guide 2 in 1: Page 7 Step 9: Test Cuts

As previously stated, this Circular Saw Crosscut Jig will prove to be a valuable addition to your shop. Hope you enjoy the versatility of this simple jig.

How to Make a Circular Saw Crosscut Jig and Router Guide 2 in 1: Page 8 How to Make a Circular Saw Crosscut Jig and Router Guide 2 in 1: Page 9 why not use 2 pieces of 1" angle iron and save the hassle of splitting the C channel?

The C-Channel has a short lip, The lip of the c-channel was perfect. It didn't interfere with the base of the saw or motor. This allowed me to lower the saw all the way a get maximum cut. Angle Iron usually have two even sides. In my case, my saw and motor on the saw would hit the lip that's facing up. So instead of two angle iron, I used a C-channel and one cut. I didn't bother to read through the comments first before posting my tip.

Anyway, there are angle bars that have unequal legs if you wanted a rail that had sufficient support for the saw's plate without interfering with the motor body/housing. I like this a lot, but I'm not sure I have the capability to cut the C-channel, since I have no reciprocating saw (and no need for one). Hmmm. If you own a jig saw, I bet this would work fine too. Just use a good blade made to cut metal.

I don't have a circular saw but thinking of adapting this for a , I'm guessing id need to make the rails higher so the blade doesn't go through the bottom board too far and bring them closer to match the soleplate of my jigsaw. Finally a new video. I was catching up with my YT channels and saw nothing on DIY Creators in a while. Thanks Glenn. Great project and very good presentation. Excellent video with a quality voice over. Best wishes for your future work. The second link after "(1)- Hold Down clamp" is broken.

An excellent Instructable, I'm about to build a new workshop, I'm looking to make as many tool jig's possible, this due to size of workshop and to use the tools I already have. Adding the router rail is an excellent idea. Thanks again Fan-freaking-tastic design and instructions! I just wish I could get those t-tracks local instead of online order! It's a joke, right? He is one of the few who makes such detailed videos at no cost. 4 dollars is a fairly low cost compared to many others who sell their work. I do not need the plans, since I intend to adapt it to my needs, but I will buy them as a sample of support for their great work. Thanks Glenn, I am subscribed to all your channels and always waiting for a new video, you are a great craftsman. How to Make a Circular Saw Crosscut Jig and Router Guide 2 in 1: Page 10 Everything you need is in the video--if you need your hand held so much more, it seems sensible that you'd pay for it.

The worker is worth his wages--as is the expert! No, it's not. I watched enough of the video to hear there are no measurements given.

I could make this jig without any exact measurements. Being given exact measurements is a level of hand-holding that it's fair to ask you to pay for. If you're not expert enough to figure out your own measurements, then you SHOULD have to pay for our man's expertise.

My plan for October is to make a crosscut circular saw jig so I can use it for the small jobs I do. This seems like a really good option!

I especially like the face clamp in the T-track!

Your how-tos are so clear, and you're fun to be around. Thanks for this! This is one of the nicest DIY jigs I've seen. Very well done.

So simple but so damn useful, quite impressed! Well done! Will be making my own. Cheers Paul Totally. Thank you

I like it!

Thank you

ALL OF YOUR CREATIONS ARE JUST GREAT.ALWAYS ENJOY WATCHING A BUDDING GENIUS IN THE MAKING. KEEP UP YOUR GOOD WORK Thank you :)

Very nice idea congratulations also help you you have a lod of tools for wood work God bless.

Thank you.

How much did it cost you to make?

Most of the things I had on hand but It should cost around $50.00

Who said you have to pay? I gave you all the details you need to tackle your own. Plans are optional, of course, I am going to promote myself. This helps me make more free content. I am providing free content which comes at a cost to me. Real sweet idea - Thanks a lot for sharing - mind you I really envy you - your shop setup looks great !! This is an awesome design. Thank you so much for sharing it :-) The idea of the two L-shaped guides for running a tool through is so obvious (I just hadn't thought of it.) Thank you, You are welcome. :D

Just stopped in to say thanks for this. I was looking with envy at something like this at Home Depot recently, so now I have a reason to try and build one.

How to Make a Circular Saw Crosscut Jig and Router Guide 2 in 1: Page 11 Awesome, Thank you for checking it out.

Nicely instructed. Easy to follow. KJ

Thank you

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