Hey everyone! I'm working on laying down some landscape timbers, but I'm having a tough time figuring out the correct angle. Does anyone have tips or methods that could help me out? My wife would definitely appreciate any advice! Thanks!
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If you're up for some measuring, here's a tip: measure the angles where the timbers will meet (like the red and yellow ones you mentioned). Just add those two angles together and divide by two to find the angle your miter saw should be set to. We learned this back in school, but trust me, it comes in handy!
Looks like you're struggling with the angle! If you want a quick solution, just make a template out of cardboard. It's far easier than calculating the angle, plus you'll get a perfect cut without the math hassle.
Honestly, you don't even need an exact angle. Just grab a bevel gauge and cut your first piece to about half the angle. Then use the gauge to find the joint angle for the next piece. As long as it's close, it should look fine!
Got it! I never thought about using geometry for this. Thanks for the help!