Laying out an octagon
Michael demonstrates how to lay out a perfect octagon using only a compass and straightedge.
Nov 30, 2022
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Comments
Lefties rule!
As a fellow left hander, I appreciate the added difficulty involved in using hand tools that were mostly designed for a right-handed world.
Well done!
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