How to cut an octagon on a miter saw

How to build an octagon on a miter saw

[@chantalhodgson9341]

*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]

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]

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]

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

[@SamerAalrassul]

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

[@OneLeggedDiver]

22.5 was all the info needed haha

[@Exsig12]

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

[@Xassaw]

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

[@zetoma16]

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

[@rbabusrisaisakthi2893]

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 kzbin.infoUgkxPeGkHOMe05FySypTOvYumxMn-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.

[@curiouscat3384]

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 !

[@raymondfischerjr1917]

Ever figure out the sides?

[@joshuarauser6610]

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

[@rolandewangan332]

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

[@ronin99999]

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

[@SawdustandWood]

You're welcome!

[@11219tt]

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

[@TheAbusiyam]

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

[@qualityfinishers6830]

Straight to the point I like it 👍

[@jacklafary3398]

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

[@shaneherman8906]

Quick and to the Point. Nice work. Thanks

[@DJE-motion]

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]

I just looked at your KZbin 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.

[@ladykenja2700]

Thanx for sharing. Nice, concise & easy.

[@luizgoncalves4778]

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

[@joefeury1218]

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

[@SawdustandWood]

Thanks

[@davidp7268]

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]

Bruh give this man a medal

[@shahafsagi7257]

Thank you. Very Clear guidance

[@TracyOsman-ci4ci]

Thanks! Great help

[@gulfcoastsouthernliving9108]

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

[@gulfcoastsouthernliving9108]

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?

[@cabman86]

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

[@ProDMiner]

Thank you brother! Gonna out this to amazing use!

[@bertvanelsen8803]

You made that sound easy to do, thank you

[@Exsig12]

Dude your stuttering 🤣

[@stephenmayne4886]

Great video. Thanks

[@johnzebrowski8721]

Great video thanks. I’m looking to make a more rounded edge using landscape timbers anybody know what angles to use or a video on how to do it?

[@Daryl185]

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

[@donmotter5587]

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

[@cutflower36]

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?

[@valkyrie4644]

Brilliant 👍

[@ledob9140]

Thank you, you make it so easy

[@tomasito12211984]

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

[@fernandoserrato2280]

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 ?

[@oldrusty6527]

My kind of video. Thanks.

[@ronin99999]

Love your videos,great job

[@SawdustandWood]

ronin99999 thank you so much!

[@lindaaustin5091]

Thank you!!!

[@maau6179]

Thank you so much!! You rock!!

[@johnayres2303]

How easy is it to glue and clamp up though?

[@o.m.g3944]

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

[@mattk72]

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.

[@dnas5629]

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.

[@bjritchie10]

22.5 is magical

[@dougmonte4965]

Very informational

[@mollystricker5110]

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

[@johnboy4067]

How ever many sides just divide 180 by

[@garymullens650]

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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[@commercialkitchenusa8210]

Thank you for helping!

[@lindabemis7346]

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

[@samcorl6876]

Thank you so much

[@SDMPoahway]

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

[@jamesbarlowjr.3762]

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]

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]

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

[@djtblizzle]

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

[@barneymiller844]

Great

[@starshipgus8578]

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

[@eddieespinosa8743]

Thanks

[@davidrhed5494]

How do you put the pieces together.

[@SawdustandWood]

Glue and nail them

[@davidrhed5494]

Thank you

[@McBridePhotoDesign]

Thanks!

[@crankyold-man119]

Does this work any size octagon?

[@gailjohnson3544]

Thank yoy

[@RobertSmith-lm3wt]

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

[@candeemutschler1831]

What would be the angle on a decagon?

[@chumlee8982]

Looks like that stone ring from resident evil lol

[@jstincone516]

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

[@SawdustandWood]

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]

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]

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

[@spiritwings4592]

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]

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

[@sporehux8344]

what math is used to calculate 22.5 ?

[@lucinorosas1088]

Me ha ayudado bastante, quiero haser un wishing well

[@EastTNjr]

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

[@johnhutchinson5398]

No it doesn’t

[@EZoutAtSecond]

thank you...!!!

[@larryyang6140]

Nice

[@yaaakoubmiz9328]

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[@imperfect-creations.]

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

[@seanmcaleavy2369]

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

[@GETyourtuBESTIED]

Masking tape and glue works wonders

[@seanmcaleavy2369]

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

[@vancehough93]

Use a bessy band clamp

[@AndresPerez-tc5pr]

👍👍👍

[@DB-em7qq]

F_ck yes loving this ✊🏽

[@SawdustandWood]

Thanks!

[@spuroskalofotopoulos6913]

*I was born.*

[@OBS.Rey__]

👍

[@Zulfburht]

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]

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

[@Zulfburht]

Angie K well it’s so irritating

[@angewels]

@@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]

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]

@@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.

[@jimdomoradzki3309]

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.

[@leongouws9104]

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

[@chrisma1976]

Who dat!

[@lunchplateboy]

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

[@dnas5629]

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]

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]

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]

35° angle and you can build any size you want

[@bmjsoundstt6624]

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

[@starkaran8390]

woodprix has very useful instructions with all details I need

[@keshaborja8564]

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

[@diederichabels8119]

This time I will use Woodglut plans for this.

[@coreymcniel3390]

I will try to do it with Woodglut plans.

[@starrstewart7083]

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

[@bertvanelsen8803]

You made that sound easy to do, thank you