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Hi all, I'm making a table for a small jointer. I want the legs to splay out for stability. The top will be 14x14 in, and the feet will be 24x24. Table height is 34inches. How do I figure the leg angles. Math is not my friend (evil wicked thing) so pretend that you're speaking to a 7 year old mathwise.
Are there typical angles? are there simple formulas to use? HELLLLP!
Thanx,
Carl C
Are there typical angles? are there simple formulas to use? HELLLLP!
Thanx,
Carl C

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Take a piece of cardboard, poster board, plywood, etc. Square two lines across at 34" apart, one for the top, one for the bottom of your table. 24" - 14" = 10". On the line that represents the top of the stand, measure in 5", half of 10". Draw a line from that 5" mark to a point even with the front edge of the layout board. Set a sliding T-bevel to whatever angle you want, transfer that angle to a sample workpiece, cut it and try it. You can figure out anything with this method.
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^^ That would work.
If you want numbers, a 5 inch splay over a 34 inch height is 8.36° (subtract that from 90 for your cut angle). The leg would be 34-3/8 inches long.
If you want numbers, a 5 inch splay over a 34 inch height is 8.36° (subtract that from 90 for your cut angle). The leg would be 34-3/8 inches long.
Dave in CT, USA
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Be carful not to cause a trip hazard with the legs to the front side of the jointer. Remember you have to walk past it on long boards.
Al
Al
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you dont NEED any angle.. you could make a rectangle "bottom" 24x14, use 2x4s or whatever, put feet or wheels on the corners.
then build a 14x14 column up from that base. No angles required....
then build a 14x14 column up from that base. No angles required....
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Be carful not to cause a trip hazard with the legs to the front side of the jointer. Remember you have to walk past it on long boards.
Al
Al
I went with a 9° angle, seems sturdy without being obstructive to walking. Thanks for all of.
your help.
Now Im off to craigs list to find a thickness planer.
your help.
Now Im off to craigs list to find a thickness planer.
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