[Woodcarver] Cutting Angles

[Victor Hamburger]

Jean Athey wrote:

> I'm stumped at what should be an easy task, but I'm
> new at marking and cutting angles. I've got two
> 12"x12" boards that are each 3/4" thick (1x12 stock.)
> I want to stand these two boards on end and cut a
> miter so that the two 12" sides form about a 60 degree
> angle when glued together--as if you opened a book
> that was 12" tall and set it on end 

Hi Jean,

The 60 degree finished angle needs to be equally divided by 2. So to get the 
proper angle on each end, divide the 60 degrees you want by 2 and the cut is 30 
degrees each side.

It is easier to lay the boards on a table saw and tilt the blade 30 degrees, 
running the boards against a fence, but if you are careful, you can cut this on 
your bandsaw as well.

Good luck with it.  If you need more help, just ask!

	Vic H