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Circular Saw Bevel Jig

PROJECT PLAN

Step-by-step video available:

https://www.outoftheww.com/projects/how-to-cut-a-bevel-greater-than-45-degrees
 Tools & Materials

Tools: Circular Saw

Drill
Speed Square
Tape Measure
Pencil
Bevel Gauge
Eye Protection

Materials: 3/4” Plywood

1 1/2” Screws
Wood Glue

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 Cut Layout

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 Step 1

Screw the end pieces to the base back piece

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 Step 2

The left side of the table is not stable enough by itself, so the support brace is
needed. Make sure to turn the support into a quartersawn orientation where,
looking at the end of the piece, the grain runs up and down. This is the only piece
that gets glued and screwed.

The exact placement of the support is not that important, so just eyeball placing it in
the middle.

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 Step 3

Screw the right and left side tables to the base making sure to countersink the holes.

Important: On the right side table, put the first screw 3 inches from the
inner opening.

The edges of the table should be flush with the edges of the base.

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 Step 4

Use your speed square to keep the ramp back piece at 90 degrees and attach the
angled support pieces with screws.

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 Step 5

Place the ramp in a position that registers against the back piece and attach it with
screws into each support piece.

Important: Put the first screw at least 4 inches down from the back piece.

The ramp should be flush on each side with the end support pieces.

The ramp allows you to clamp your workpiece in place as it is cut.

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 Step 6

Place the ramp assembly inside the table assembly. There are a couple of different
points to line up for the jig to function correctly:

1) The ramp should be at a 45 degree angle (or as close as you can get it) in reference
to the table.
2) The ramp should be even and parallel to the right side of the table top.

A good method to tackle this is to use a straight edge clamped to the right side of the
table. Position it so that the circular saw will cut right at the edge of the ramp. This will
reveal exactly where the saw will cut.

Now, line up the ramp even with the right side of the table all the way down. Screw
through the table assembly pieces into the ramp assembly to permanently attach it.

Mark a line along the straight edge to indicate where the guide needs to be positioned.

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 Step 7

Place the right side guide on the line you drew in the previous step checking that the
saw will follow the previous cut. Screw the guide down.

With the saw in place in the middle of the track, put the left side guide in place. Give
the saw about 1/32” so that it doesn’t bind as you slide it along the track. Screw it in
place.

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 Congratulations, You Finished!

Post a picture of your finished creation and tag @oothewoodwork - I would

love to see it!

Check my website for more projects and plans just like this. You may decide
to step up to a more advanced project and challenge yourself.

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