Custom 3D Settlers of Catan board from scrap plywood

Step 7 Cut base

I wanted a circular base, so I roughly cut this out of the side of a plywood box; it happened to be 3/8" thick (9 mm). I then nibbled the outside off using my bench saw (see pictures), so that the circle was perfect. Then I sanded off the stickers, stopped the holes and smoothed the edges.

Comments

[lewisb42]

 I've had good luck cutting circles using my router and a homemade circle jig.  I start by cutting them rough with the jigsaw (similar to what you did), then running my router (with a 3/4 straight bit) around the edge to smooth it.  As long as the "waste" left over from the saw cut is less then the diameter of the bit it works quite well.

[makendo]

Good idea, and there is even an instructable I could have used. I'm sure you get a much better finish, too. Thanks for the tip.