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green97nissan
10-06-2008, 12:00 AM
im wanting to build a c notch with 2x4 square tubing but i cant figure out what angle to cut it at i suck at math i have an idea but i just need another opinion on my design

green line is the angle i cant find




http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee98/97nissan/cnotch263672.jpg

ScottXGTR
10-06-2008, 12:03 AM
uhhh i suck at math too. but i know you can buy a wood 2x4 for like $2 and practice :D

Oden
10-06-2008, 12:05 AM
60*? lol, don't even quote me on that.

green97nissan
10-06-2008, 12:06 AM
yea but i remember from last year in my geometry class there was a formula for this type of thang i just cant remember it!!

Ice
10-06-2008, 12:11 AM
your cuts are gonna need to be 30degress.... if your try'n to match that notch...

Oden
10-06-2008, 12:12 AM
Pythagorean Theorem

green97nissan
10-06-2008, 12:14 AM
Pythagorean Theorem



thats the theorem i was talkin about! haha

green97nissan
10-06-2008, 12:15 AM
your cuts are gonna need to be 30degress.... if your try'n to match that notch...

thats for all 4 cuts?