How to cut an octagon on a miter saw

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  • How to build an octagon on a miter saw

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  • @chantalhodgson9341
    @chantalhodgson9341 2 роки тому +49

    *I was able to use the stop to cut my pieces all the same **MyBest.Tools** Only let the blade come to a complete stop before lifting it back up otherwise it might 'catch' the work and inadvertently move the stop. Used a second clamp for holding.*

  • @mojoman366
    @mojoman366 2 роки тому +14

    Perfect video!! Straight to the point with no: annoying silence, back distractions (pets, music, etc..), and no GARBAGE not pertaining to the subject! Folks like you who make videos like this are exceptionally rare! Very well done, if I had 10 thumbs, you'd get 10 thumbs up!

  • @sandfox7775
    @sandfox7775 Рік тому +11

    Octagon angle calculator: 360 / number of sides / 2 - 360/8/2 = 22.5 | Hexagon 360/6/2 = 30 Do this for any shape you want to miter.

  • @jimm2442
    @jimm2442 3 роки тому +6

    Perfect and straight to the point. This is an example of how to do a UA-cam video, thank you and btw the shed in the background looks great painted those colors!

  • @joshuarauser6610
    @joshuarauser6610 5 років тому +1

    Got the info I needed. Simple and straightforward, thanks! Subscribed 👍🏼

  • @TheAbusiyam
    @TheAbusiyam 5 років тому +1

    Thank you, I love the short videos with many helpful information

  • @ronin99999
    @ronin99999 6 років тому

    Learnt a lot from you about cutting angles on the miter saw,thank you from Texas

  • @SamerAalrassul
    @SamerAalrassul 6 років тому +12

    Thanks alot for sharing.. This kind of videos rare to find.

  • @Xassaw
    @Xassaw 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much. I was having trouble finding a video like this. You saved the day. ☺

  • @shaneherman8906
    @shaneherman8906 2 роки тому

    Quick and to the Point.
    Nice work.
    Thanks

  • @zetoma16
    @zetoma16 6 місяців тому

    Good video. Highly informitive. No bs. 10/10

  • @ladykenja2700
    @ladykenja2700 4 роки тому

    Thanx for sharing. Nice, concise & easy.

  • @qualityfinishers6830
    @qualityfinishers6830 4 роки тому +2

    Straight to the point I like it 👍

  • @ProDMiner
    @ProDMiner 2 роки тому

    Thank you brother! Gonna out this to amazing use!

  • @ronin99999
    @ronin99999 6 років тому

    Love your videos,great job

  • @shahafsagi7257
    @shahafsagi7257 3 роки тому

    Thank you. Very Clear guidance

  • @11219tt
    @11219tt 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks! Just what I needed to make an octagon shaped house for my tortoise!

  • @curiouscat3384
    @curiouscat3384 3 роки тому

    Thank you - I just spent a half hour torturing my math challenged brain (barely passed calculus 50 yrs ago, lol) watching and reading numerous calculations of how to do this. In two minutes you gave us a simple method to cut that frame. Now on to learn how to cut the side panels for an octagon planter box !

  • @stephenmayne4886
    @stephenmayne4886 6 років тому +1

    Great video. Thanks

  • @bertvanelsen8803
    @bertvanelsen8803 3 роки тому

    You made that sound easy to do, thank you

  • @rolandewangan332
    @rolandewangan332 3 роки тому

    Wow thanks man, that's a straightforward tutorial without all the measuring shit.

  • @ledob9140
    @ledob9140 4 роки тому

    Thank you, you make it so easy

  • @jacklafary3398
    @jacklafary3398 11 місяців тому

    this was great and easy to follow for beginner to use and someone just having a brainfart on angles to use. definitely liked subscribed and tuened on notifications for this

  • @commercialkitchenusa8210
    @commercialkitchenusa8210 5 років тому

    Thank you for helping!

  • @OneLeggedDiver
    @OneLeggedDiver 3 роки тому +3

    22.5 was all the info needed haha

    • @Exsig12
      @Exsig12 3 роки тому

      Just google degree for octagon! Or any angle your looking for. 👍

  • @maau6179
    @maau6179 3 роки тому

    Thank you so much!! You rock!!

  • @rbabusrisaisakthi2893
    @rbabusrisaisakthi2893 Рік тому +39

    Superb quality throughout, easy to assemble. I found the saw to be highly accurate and a delight to use (I am a homeowner using this saw for various projects). I attached the saw to a folding mobile stand to save space and that works great ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxPeGkHOMe05FySypTOvYumxMn-xi39oRe as well. However, you have to be sure the saw is securely locking in position before collapsing the stand. I've had many of the brands over the years and have come to point where I only buy Bosch, the extra money is a small price to pay for the quality and ease of use. Treat yourself to the best.

  • @davidp7268
    @davidp7268 5 років тому +2

    I'm trying to make a base for a wishing well but need it to be 28 inches from front to back. What formula would I use to figure out how long each of the 8 pcs. Need to be???

  • @spigotofpudding8937
    @spigotofpudding8937 4 роки тому +1

    Bruh give this man a medal

  • @luizgoncalves4778
    @luizgoncalves4778 2 роки тому

    Thank my friend, nice idéia, Good ,very good . Luiz from Rio de Janeiro city, Brasil.

  • @cutflower36
    @cutflower36 Рік тому

    Good video, how do you cut a 30 degree bevel cut, I mean by rotating the saw blade in back. What number would you put it on?

  • @DJE-motion
    @DJE-motion 8 місяців тому

    I accidentally came upon this video, and after hearing you talk for like 2 seconds I thought, "this guy HAS to be from Louisiana." Not sure if you are, but if I had to guess, I'd say Lafayette area. Anyway, great video. I'll be working on a DJ facade project and these octagonal frames will look awesome in the design. Thank you for the video. And, if you're from Louisiana - Mais, mercy beau coup, sha!

    • @DJE-motion
      @DJE-motion 8 місяців тому

      I just looked at your UA-cam channel (and subscribed) and saw that you are from NOLA. Well, at least I got the state correct. But, still, you have more of a Lafayette than a New Orleans accent in my opinion. haha! Hopefully, I can learn a little woodworking from your channel. Gotta support local.

  • @gulfcoastsouthernliving9108
    @gulfcoastsouthernliving9108 4 роки тому

    Glad to find another local youtuber. I recognized the accent before the shirt. WHO DAT!!

    • @gulfcoastsouthernliving9108
      @gulfcoastsouthernliving9108 4 роки тому

      I'm wanting to make a 2.5 ft diameter octagons out of landscape timbers for my food forest. I got the angle needed from you, thank you. Now how do I figure out the board lengths?

  • @tomasito12211984
    @tomasito12211984 3 роки тому

    Thanks today I make 500 with the idea thank you bro keep post

  • @valkyrie4644
    @valkyrie4644 2 роки тому +1

    Brilliant 👍

  • @dnas5629
    @dnas5629 4 роки тому +1

    I wish I knew this before making my first joist cut. Tried a speed square to measure and somehow it appeared I needed a 40 degree cut. Nope.

  • @mattk72
    @mattk72 2 роки тому

    I’m wanting to make an 8 foot diameter octagon. I’m actually making a grain bin for a haunted farm Halloween prop what would my formula be for that if you don’t mind me asking.

  • @oldrusty6527
    @oldrusty6527 Рік тому

    My kind of video. Thanks.

  • @fernandoserrato2280
    @fernandoserrato2280 8 місяців тому

    So if I set the angle on miter saw to 22.5 could I make the octagon as big as I was so long as all edges are exactly same length ?

  • @o.m.g3944
    @o.m.g3944 Місяць тому

    What would be the measurements be for a 28 x 28 hexagon for a gable vent

  • @dougmonte4965
    @dougmonte4965 2 роки тому

    Very informational

  • @lindaaustin5091
    @lindaaustin5091 5 місяців тому

    Thank you!!!

  • @Daryl185
    @Daryl185 Рік тому

    Can you make the Octagon larger by making longer pieces of wood I've never tried this before but I have a need

  • @candeemutschler1831
    @candeemutschler1831 3 роки тому

    What would be the angle on a decagon?

  • @lindabemis7346
    @lindabemis7346 2 роки тому

    How did you get the same length? Stop on saw?

  • @garymullens650
    @garymullens650 4 роки тому +1

    Enjoy your videos, especially the math formulas that apply to wood working! Keep them coming! Have a question though. What formula would be used if a octagon basket made from say land scaping timbers are used and the basket tapers from bottom(small octagon) up to larger octagon top?

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  • @samcorl6876
    @samcorl6876 Рік тому

    Thank you so much

  • @cabman86
    @cabman86 2 роки тому

    You sound like a South Louisiana boy! I'm in Shreveport.

  • @joefeury1218
    @joefeury1218 Рік тому

    I always watch your videos when I need to cut some angles that are not 45s thanks

  • @crankyold-man119
    @crankyold-man119 2 роки тому

    Does this work any size octagon?

  • @donmotter5587
    @donmotter5587 10 місяців тому

    If the inside length is 6 inches. How long is the outside of the board? You say to cut the length the same on all 8 boards. I need to know how long to cut them if I want the inside to be 6 inches before I cut the angles

  • @bjritchie10
    @bjritchie10 4 роки тому

    22.5 is magical

  • @DB-em7qq
    @DB-em7qq 5 років тому

    F_ck yes loving this ✊🏽

  • @EZoutAtSecond
    @EZoutAtSecond 4 роки тому

    thank you...!!!

  • @barneymiller844
    @barneymiller844 5 років тому +1

    Great

  • @eddieespinosa8743
    @eddieespinosa8743 6 років тому +1

    Thanks

  • @larryyang6140
    @larryyang6140 5 років тому

    Nice

  • @mollystricker5110
    @mollystricker5110 4 роки тому

    I did the exact same thing you did, but the last piece doesn't fit! They're all 11.5 inches long

  • @McBridePhotoDesign
    @McBridePhotoDesign 2 роки тому

    Thanks!

  • @sporehux8344
    @sporehux8344 3 роки тому

    what math is used to calculate 22.5 ?

  • @lucinorosas1088
    @lucinorosas1088 3 роки тому

    Me ha ayudado bastante, quiero haser un wishing well

  • @SDMPoahway
    @SDMPoahway 9 місяців тому

    I need a rim so I need to stand the boards before cutting the angle

  • @RobertSmith-lm3wt
    @RobertSmith-lm3wt 4 роки тому

    Much appreciated. How about doing some wood repair on that fence.

  • @yaaakoubmiz9328
    @yaaakoubmiz9328 5 років тому

    شكرا لك

  • @davidrhed5494
    @davidrhed5494 5 років тому +2

    How do you put the pieces together.

  • @EastTNjr
    @EastTNjr 5 років тому

    Does the length have to be 8”? Or does it matter?

  • @jamesbarlowjr.3762
    @jamesbarlowjr.3762 3 роки тому

    I have seen others use 30 Degree. What’s the difference between the two. And mathematically how do you figure out how big to cut your pieces and how many pieces to cut to go around your object, tree, etc? Hope that doesn’t sound confusing. Lol. Thanks

    • @billythekidd2599
      @billythekidd2599 2 роки тому +5

      THE DIFFRENCE BETWEEN 22.5 AND 30
      the amount of sides makes the difference---explanation below
      a circle is 360 degrees
      how many sides do you want
      8 octagon............22.5*
      6 hexagon............30*
      4 square................45*
      it doesn't matter, divide the 360 by the desired sides
      360 / 8 =45
      360 / 6 =60
      360 / 4 = 90
      then divide the answer by 2 because the angle your making is shared by two pieces
      So...........
      360 / 8 =45 /2 = 22.5
      360 / 6 =60 / 2 = 30
      360 / 4 = 90 / 2 = 45
      TADA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @jamesbarlowjr.3762
      @jamesbarlowjr.3762 2 роки тому

      @@billythekidd2599 Perfect! Thanks for the explanation! I’ll definitely note all that. Appreciate You! 🤝

    • @djtblizzle
      @djtblizzle Рік тому

      @@billythekidd2599 I should have paid more attention in geometry class! L O L perfect! Explanation brother

  • @jstincone516
    @jstincone516 5 років тому +1

    So if you need a 3' × 3' how do you figure out the size of each piece?

    • @SawdustandWood
      @SawdustandWood  5 років тому +6

      36"*3.141=113.07, 113.07/8=14.13, 360/8=45, 45/2=22.5, 8 pieces 14.13" long (short point to short point)22.5 cut on both ends of every piece

    • @ktsheldon1
      @ktsheldon1 4 роки тому

      The formula is Side Length = Diameter (distance from one side to the other) X 0.414. So if your Diameter is 3 ft then each side will be 3 X 0.414 = 1.242 ft which is 1 ft 2 7/8 inches ( www.spikevm.com/calculators/decimal-feet.php) Remember this is the outside dimension when you cut the miter at 22 1/2 degrees.

    • @johnhutchinson5398
      @johnhutchinson5398 4 роки тому

      With a tape measure. And you can make it as big or little as you want it just use the same angle

    • @spiritwings4592
      @spiritwings4592 2 роки тому

      So in order to do a 3ft x 3ft you need to cut each piece 14 7/16 " long . Am I correct? You lost me at 14.13 ". Please help

    • @GETyourtuBESTIED
      @GETyourtuBESTIED 2 роки тому

      @@spiritwings4592 1/8= .125 and that's close enough

  • @gailjohnson3544
    @gailjohnson3544 2 місяці тому

    Thank yoy

  • @johnayres2303
    @johnayres2303 2 роки тому +2

    How easy is it to glue and clamp up though?

  • @chumlee8982
    @chumlee8982 2 роки тому

    Looks like that stone ring from resident evil lol

  • @OBS.Rey__
    @OBS.Rey__ 3 роки тому

    👍

  • @AndresPerez-tc5pr
    @AndresPerez-tc5pr Рік тому

    👍👍👍

  • @starshipgus8578
    @starshipgus8578 Рік тому

    A stop block used is insurance all sections will be exactly the same,eyeballing free hand is not the way.

  • @Zulfburht
    @Zulfburht 4 роки тому

    Either my wood I’m using is warped to shit, or I’m doing something wrong. Because every time I end up with a gap at one end.

    • @angewels
      @angewels 4 роки тому

      Your mitre saw is probably off (I'm having that problem)

    • @Zulfburht
      @Zulfburht 4 роки тому

      Angie K well it’s so irritating

    • @angewels
      @angewels 4 роки тому

      @@Zulfburht set your speed square on the mitre plate and up against the fence. That's how I found out my fence is off. Yea, very irritating but I recently scored a makita so I good now yipeee!

    • @Zulfburht
      @Zulfburht 4 роки тому

      Angie K ironically I ended up scoring a free makita left outside for over a year. All I needed to do was take it apart and clean the body, and motor. Works like new now

    • @tonysnyder4017
      @tonysnyder4017 4 роки тому

      @@Zulfburht all 8 pieces also need to be *exactly* the same length, cuz even if they are just barely off, the error will increase exponentially.

  • @imperfect-creations.
    @imperfect-creations. 3 роки тому

    Hey . Where's the kid ? . Hes the star.

  • @chrisma1976
    @chrisma1976 4 роки тому +1

    Who dat!

  • @seanmcaleavy2369
    @seanmcaleavy2369 4 роки тому +4

    Cutting an octagon is easy. The difficult part is attaching the pieces to one another.

    • @GETyourtuBESTIED
      @GETyourtuBESTIED 2 роки тому

      Masking tape and glue works wonders

    • @seanmcaleavy2369
      @seanmcaleavy2369 2 роки тому +1

      @@GETyourtuBESTIED I've been using CA glue with the spray activator. It's a game-changer, seriously.

    • @vancehough93
      @vancehough93 Місяць тому

      Use a bessy band clamp

  • @starkaran8390
    @starkaran8390 4 роки тому

    woodprix has very useful instructions with all details I need

  • @leongouws9104
    @leongouws9104 3 роки тому

    And the answer is.........22.5!!!

  • @starrstewart7083
    @starrstewart7083 4 роки тому

    I can make it myself. Just got instructions from woodprix website and I'm ready for do it :D

  • @bmjsoundstt6624
    @bmjsoundstt6624 3 роки тому

    50 viewers dislike video....I'm not one of them lol!

  • @keshaborja8564
    @keshaborja8564 4 роки тому

    I'm sure you can find awesome woodworking plans on woodprix

  • @diederichabels8119
    @diederichabels8119 3 роки тому

    This time I will use Woodglut plans for this.

  • @lunchplateboy
    @lunchplateboy 4 роки тому

    22.5 degrees? That doesn’t make sense for making an octagon. Should be 45 degrees shouldn’t it?

    • @dnas5629
      @dnas5629 4 роки тому

      Outer angle is 45 degrees so I'm guessing you split that in half and you land on 22.5 degree for your cut. Inner angle of octagon is 135 degrees. 135 + 45 = 180. Not sure if any of that means anything but there it is.

    • @NDavaineStudio
      @NDavaineStudio 4 роки тому

      Your saw blade is on a 90 degree angle to your wood. So cutting 22.5 off from a 90 will yield you the 45degree angle from the cut.

    • @amwind1
      @amwind1 4 роки тому +1

      a circle is 360° divide 360 by 8 equals 45.
      Divide your 45° ends pieces by 2 gives you 22.5°
      The end pieces equal 45 giving you your 360° circle

    • @johnhutchinson5398
      @johnhutchinson5398 4 роки тому

      35° angle and you can build any size you want

  • @coreymcniel3390
    @coreymcniel3390 3 роки тому

    I will try to do it with Woodglut plans.

  • @jimdomoradzki3309
    @jimdomoradzki3309 6 місяців тому

    You are wasting alot of wood from the cut off pieces. You can do this alot easier with no cut off pieces.
    Cut the end of a long board at 22.5⁰
    Now set a stop at the length you want.
    Flip the board over and push the pointed end against the stop.
    Cut the miter again.
    You now have the 1st piece and
    the 2nd piece has the same miter.
    Keep flip flopping the board and cutting the miters until you have 8 pieces.

  • @bertvanelsen8803
    @bertvanelsen8803 3 роки тому

    You made that sound easy to do, thank you

    • @Exsig12
      @Exsig12 3 роки тому

      Dude your stuttering 🤣