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how do you cut a cable spool

by Prof. Judy Franecki Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago

How do you cut a cable spool?

  • Grab your drill & a drill bit that is large enough to put your blade down into.
  • Drill a hole out side the line you are going to cut.
  • Now you get to use your jigsaw.
  • Ideally you will have your cable spool on saw horses.

THE BEST WAY TO CUT DOWN A CABLE SPOOL-Lay out Your Circle
  1. Lay a piece of scrap wood across the hole in the center of the spool and use a couple nails to hold it in place temporarily.
  2. Mark center and drive your screw into the wood scrap, but not all the way. ...
  3. Secure your marker to the other end of your circle jig.
Sep 18, 2018

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How do you turn a cable reel into a table?

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How do you make a large spool into a table?

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How do you make a cable spool bench?

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How do you finish a spool table?

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What can I make with a cable reel?

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How do you upcycle a cable drum?

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How do you make a wire spool?

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How do you make a wooden spool bench?

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How do you make a spool out of a picnic table?

0:3810:18DIY Transform a Cable Spool to Picnic Table with Benches - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipThis side off just like that and the same thing over here and then the idea is we're going to putMoreThis side off just like that and the same thing over here and then the idea is we're going to put some legs on the benches flip this over that'll that'll. Become the top of it.

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