FW: [Woodcarver] Geometry question for the group

[Victor Hamburger]

Byron Kinnaman wrote:
> 
> Here's a site that talks about making 13 point stars. I still haven't figured out how to make the 13 sided polygon.
> 
> http://home.wanadoo.nl/zefdamen/Reconstructions/EtchilhamptonHill04/etchilhamptonhill2004en.htm

Byron,

Thanks for that pointer, it answers my question, "Is it possible to construct a 
13 point star with traditional instruments of compass and straight edge?" 
Partway down the link the author says you cannot construct an 11,13 or 7 sided 
figure exactly with these tools.  SO, that brings me back to Susan's ideas and 
one that I found in an old text book, "drawing Sketching and blueprint reading", 
a 40 yr old volume that was sitting on my shelf.  I think You can construct a 13 
sided figure with traditional drafting methods based on projections and working 
with 3d figures.  (but no protractor!)

Thanks to all who took the time to "play" with this question for me!

	Vic H