Jig saw vs router (1 Viewer)

[sprintcar22c]

Anyone who built there own table which would be easier and more effective to use a jig saw or a router with a circle cutting jig?

 

[bsdunbar1]

Plunge Router 100%.

 

[sprintcar22c]

Plunge Router 100%.

With 1/4" straight cut bit?

 

[bsdunbar1]

With 1/4" straight cut bit?

Yes

 

[CraigT78]

I used a plunge router with a circle jig and my cuts came out perfect. I have ZERO woodworking experience.

https://www.amazon.com/Jasper-300J-Router-Circle-Cutting/dp/B00009K77C

Also had one of these:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00005RHPP/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Couldn't screw up a cut if I tried (y) :thumbsup:

 

[T_Chan]

A router is way better than a jigsaw. A 1/4" spiral bit works really well. You should also pick up a roundover bit to roundover the top 2 edges of the rail to "break" them. Better for the foam and comfort.

 

[sprintcar22c]

Thank you for the input much appreciated

 

[bsdunbar1]

If you are doing cup holders, this tool (or similar) does the trick nicely with a plunger router also.

https://www.amazon.com/Jasper-270J-...TF8&qid=1502907949&sr=8-2&keywords=jasper+jig

 

[ruskba]

No question a router is the tool of choice. But a jigsaw is adequate if it's what you've got. It got the job done for me, and I wouldn't hesitate to use it again.

 

[Jambine]

Anyone who built there own table which would be easier and more effective to use a jig saw or a router with a circle cutting jig?

I've used both. For a basic table I think a jig saw is easier, but you always get a cleaner cut with a router.

 

[BGinGA]

Circular saw (long straight cuts) and a jigsaw with circle-jig works pretty well, but will likely require some finish-touch sanding.

Router for the professional touch.... and also takes longer since multiple passes are required.