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Anonymous wishing well rim 2 May 19 2008, 1:38 AM EDT by Anonymous
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I need to make a wishing well with an octagonal rim, using 2x6 material. How do I figure the length of each segment so that the inside dimensition is a pre determined size? I know the angles have to 22 1/2 degrees, but I am stumped as the the length. I am sure there is a formula to figure this out, but I AM STUMPED. john jkeasey@comcast.net thanks
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Anonymous Building a cupola 1 Apr 5 2008, 4:10 PM EDT by Anonymous
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I have a (Hip) roof garage, all plans I have found are standard roofs, Does anyone know of plans for a copula for a (Hip) roof
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flymore07 Laguna 0 Jan 12 2008, 12:56 PM EST by flymore07
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I would be very interested to chat with someone about a Laguna TSS.I am havind a little trouble with the belt coming off of the scoring motor.
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