If I wanted to cut a 2/12 pitch. not counting the ridge beam. what degree would I cut on the saw.
Note: I,m not cutting anything , I,m double checking the ridge of the metal shop I,m putting together.
If I wanted to cut a 2/12 pitch. not counting the ridge beam. what degree would I cut on the saw.
Note: I,m not cutting anything , I,m double checking the ridge of the metal shop I,m putting together.
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A 2/12 pitch translates into about 9.46 degrees for the plumb cut at the ridge. I always go back to trigonometry to figure out the degrees for an angle. Inverse tangent of 2/12 will give you this answer.
It's about 9.5 degrees for the plumb cut .
thanks My trig is very rusty, WD 40 cannot help me.
At least you have something to get rust on. I can't do any math unless I have my handy Construction Master. Good luck with your shop.
o.k here what I got done today, I,m working alone so its slow. pictures not great, kinda dark. Its been raining all day
Edited 2/1/2004 9:01:00 PM ET by BROWNBAGG
Now Johnny, You know there's no stupid questions ,only stupid answers. :-)
Dave