Cutting a 19" circle from mdf

[LeeAnn]

Hi I am a cake maker, .............., I have a 15" wedding cake on the bottom and I want this to sit on a 19" board, which does not exist, I have spent the morning going to 4 woodwork shops and not one can cut out a 19" circle 1/2" thick in mdf I remember a few years back the same thing with the outline of a life size guitar. \So as a last resort I want to know if I can do it mywself with a jigsaw, and suggestions or even places that would be obliging would be greatly appreciated.

 

[EddieM]

Yes you could do that with a thin blade in a jigsaw, or you could use a router. Just don't use a reciprocating saw

 

[LeeAnn]

Oh thanks a lot !is it easy, or fairly straight forward, with the electric jigsaw, I am a perfectionist and do not want any straight edges

 

[LeeAnn]

oops sorry moderator

 

[Burnerman]

I don't think your woodworking shops are trying very hard...you could cut out the circle quite accurately using a jig saw though, and finish the edges with an orbital sander in no time at all.

 

[LeeAnn]

Yes I know, it is terrible once upon a time people would help out, those days have GONE...off to buy some wood, thanks alot!

 

[LeeAnn]

I have done it, perfect cicle just a little sanding at take off point...thanks a million for helping out, I can't believe how easy it was!!!THANKS

 

[EddieM]

Hmmm, don't know who you went to, but they should be ashamed of themselves, it's really at the easy end of the DIY spectrum, still I'm glad it worked out, saved yourself a few quid as well no doubt.

 

[Burnerman]

If ye wor in Geordieland, we'd dae that for yer nea botha, marra.

 

[^woody^]

I'm wondering what a cake maker is doing with a jigsaw in the first place . LOL

Sorry

 

[planemad]

Just a H&S point make sure you wear a face mask when cutting and sanding MDF.