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maymay
06-03-03, 06:09 AM
Hello, I am going to try to build a gazebo in my back yard. My question is: What is the formula for laying and staking out a perfect octagon floor. I know I would start with staking out a square with my batter boards ( I think that is what you call them) but where do I go from there to make each one of the eight sides perfect with the others. Thank you in advance for any help. :confused:

maadi_griffin
06-03-03, 08:34 AM
heres a nice little program to download to help you get an accurate octagon. i downloaded it myself and played with it a bit before i posted this. it's nice.................

http://www.simtel.net/pub/pd/31912.html
tatdesign
06-10-03, 12:12 PM
Hi. If you are will be interested how to design a framing for an octagon shape deck or gazebo you can refer to my web site:

www.creativetatdesign.netfirms.com/index_files/page_0003.htm
Just click on a picture of an island deck. Acctually my program draw an octagon, so I don't need it calculate.

Good lick, Tanya