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Angle Calculator™
How to use:  The Framer

MC= Miter cut angle, P=Plumb cut angle, W=Whole angle, S=Seat cut angle & R=Right angle

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  • How to use the charts on The Framer
    There are two different charts on this tool, one for common and jack rafters, and one for hip and valley rafters. Common & jack rafter, chart reads on the "miter angle side" of the tool, and hip & valley rafter chart reads on the "whole angle side". Simply scroll down the left-hand column to find the desired roof pitch, read across to the right. The center column reads plumb angle in degrees, and the right column reads seat angles in degrees.

  • How to find Miter Angles:
    Open tool and fit into, or around the outside of the surfaces being checked. Read the dial on the side of the tool marked (miter angle side), with index mark, marked with M set the saw to that angle, and make your cuts.

  • How to find Miter Angles on an Elliptical Arch:
    On an elliptical arch, be sure that at least the first several inches of the tool, closest to the miter intersection, are touching the surfaces being checked. Depending on how tight the arch is, you may need to use a small block to hold the tool out enough to fit the area.

  • How to find Whole Angles:
    Open the tool and fit into, or around the outside of the surfaces being checked. Read the dial on the side of the tool marked (whole angle side) using the index mark, marked with a P, this is the overall wall angle.
  • How to find Right Angles:
    Open the tool and fit into, or around the outside of the surfaces being checked. Read the dial on the side of the tool marked (whole angle side) using the index mark, marked with an S, this is the right angle to the wall angle.
  • How to find roof rafter Plumb Angles:
    Open the tool and fit into, or around the outside of the surfaces being checked. Read the dial on the side of the tool marked (whole angle side) using the index mark, marked with a P, this is the plumb cut angle for the roof rafters of this angle.
  • How to find roof rafter Seat Angles:
    Open the tool and fit into, or around the outside of the surfaces being checked. Read the dial on the side of the tool marked (whole angle side) using the index mark, marked with an S, this is the seat angle for roof rafters of this angle.
  • How to check wall angles for shallow areas like window stools:
    Use the slotted end of the blade, adjust the blade to fit the area, tighten thumbscrew and mark the material, or to read this degree, transfer a mark onto scrap material. Loosen the thumbscrew and slide blade to pivot around the square end of the blade, then using the index mark, read the degree.
When Re-Installing the Inner Blade:
Be sure to re-install the inner blade so that the index mark, marked with an M is seen on the miter angle side of the tool, and the P & S index marks are read on the whole angle side of the tool.

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