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Geometric Construction-Octagon from a Square

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Greg Merritt

If you work wood sooner or later you will need to create an Octagon from a Square.  Maybe you are preparing a table leg, creating a table top or maybe a lamp base.  You may want to layout a picture or … Continue reading →

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Geometric Construction-Line Segments

Posted on May 3, 2014 by Greg Merritt

The Line Segment constructions allow you to quickly and accurately dived a line into equal parts or a desired ratio.  The equal segment construction may look familiar to those of you have used the ruler trick to divide a board … Continue reading →

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Geometric Construction-Perpendiculars

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Greg Merritt

The Perpendicular Bisector construction is one that you will use over and over once you add it to your tool kit.  On it’s own, it will allow you to establish a working center line from a baseline.  Which is one … Continue reading →

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