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Re: [Shop-talk] How to cut 60 degree bevel in 2x8?

To: "Jim Franklin" <jamesf@groupwbench.org>
Subject: Re: [Shop-talk] How to cut 60 degree bevel in 2x8?
From: greg@gelhar.com
Date: Mon, 18 May 2015 15:10:11 -0400
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You could clamp a 4 x4 to the rear edge of the boards. Then with the
circular saw set at 30 degrees, put the saw base against the rear face of
the 4 x4.

Greg G.
Osseo, MN

> I decided to go with 2x8s as my trailer deck, but having an abrupt edge
> would
> make loading wheeled things annoying. I'd like to bevel the edge to match
> the
> deployed ramp, about 60 degrees (relative to the butt end). My circular,
> table, and chop saws all stop at 45. I don't have access to a band saw.
> Any
> ideas on how to get over to 60?
>
> There are 8 boards, so things like belt sanding from a 45, or using a
> capricious hand saw are a last resort :-)
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