Equilateral Triangular Display Case

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I have two different types of cuts that each require a 60 degree angle. The first is a box that, once assembled, creates an equilateral triangle. The sides of the box are 3/8" thick.


The second is an equilateral triangle frame. The ends of the frame members must be mitered at 60 degrees but the tablesaw does not tilt beyond 90 degrees. The frame members are 1/2" thick, 2-1/2" wide and 12" long.


-Brian D. 

Shalimar, FL 

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To bevel the edges of the 3/8" thick box panels I would use 
Amana Tool no.49414 chamfer router bit. This bit cuts an angle which is 30 degrees from horizontal which will create a 60 degree angle along the edges of the panel.


To miter the ends of the frame members at 60 degrees just rotate the miter gauge on your tablesaw to 30 degrees.



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