Circle cutting jig recommended

This router jig was very good at making the holes in my new speaker project. Easy to use, not expensive and consistently accurate. I only had to make 8 holes of 2 sizes but they all turned out perfectly.
 

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I have not seen that one before, but most of them are nearly identical. I think that mine is a Jasper jig which gives you the option of setting the jig to one size, going on to another, and then coming back to set the original size exactly.
 
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Was just checking out the
“small circle compass “ website . Lot’s of affordable ideas.
Sure could allow me to make more accurate cut’s which can be difficult when you don’t have many tools or a shop to use them in
 
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Haven't used the one in OP. The item in my attachment is excellent. Its the best jig I have used. It's designed for trim routers, and initially I thought that 1/4" trim router isn't the best plan. Then I used it and wondered why I dint use a trim router for holes all along. Thinking about buying a second trim router with jig mounted and dedicated to holes.
 
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Here I’m looking for a circle jig and my router is nothing short of dangerous. Well it’s not that bad but it’s difficult to use. What I really need are suggestions for a router and a table. What are you guys using?
I recently replaced a crappy circular saw with a new skilsaw and I’m still flabbergasted at how much I enjoy using it. I’m an old guy who has always just made do. Maybe I’m getting past that?
Suggestions please
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Haven't used the one in OP. The item in my attachment is excellent. Its the best jig I have used. It's designed for trim routers, and initially I thought that 1/4" trim router isn't the best plan. Then I used it and wondered why I dint use a trim router for holes all along. Thinking about buying a second trim router with jig mounted and dedicated to holes.
What trim router’s are you considering?
 
Interesting,
I do like Makita and will definitely check it out. I have tosay im not a fan of Dewalt. I’m just not used to the location of the reversing switch. Hey I’m old what can I say. Lol
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I only occasionally need to make speaker cutouts, so I couldn't really justify buying a circle jig. I made this little gadget at work on my lunch hour, and it's attached to an old 5 Amp B&D router, which is more than enough for the 1/4" end mills I use. Nothing fancy, and you have to set it by hand with a tape, but it gets me by.
 

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