Post at anglez on decking abgle

[iTRYer]

Hi how does one get angle right with 4 sided posts...so puc attached is post on right angled for deck angle and front are normal facing...post top right is facing front like others on front so not sure what l do there, is there 6 sided posts lol, know whag ya thinking just go straight across...wife says no wanta theangle haha

 

[opps]

Sorry mate, I am on pint number 4. I managed to understand the early part of your post. I honestly do not understand the rest.

Hey, that might be down to my 4 pints of Kronenbourg, but I suspect that others will struggle to understand what you are trying to achieve.

It might be helpful if you reply to this post, and if need be, draw a rough image using a phone app.

I suspect that you are asking about decking that returns back to the property at more than 90 degrees, but at the moment, I honestly don't know what you are asking. Sorry. Again, perhaps me not being sober enough to understand.

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

I just assumed he was drunk posting?

 

[opps]

I just assumed he was drunk posting?

Yeah, but I was doing drunk reading... Nah, it takes me more than 4 pints to be drunk these days- on reflection, that is not something to brag about...

 

[iTRYer]

Lol man well done on pints, its what l need i reckon then have a go...yea its the angle on right going back into the front, i cant make the post fit both front and right angle for top railing..will update image with pen.

 

[iTRYer]

Not drunk maybe in week tho

 

[opps]

Not drunk maybe in week tho

Letting down the side mate- not sure which side that is though

 

[23vc]

You can’t get 6 sided posts. Can’t you just make it work as it is? Just means you might need to cut some wedges where you’re joining to the post at an angle. Assume post is supporting a pergola or balustrade? Not started drinking yet, so may have misunderstood

 

[opps]

I think I kinda understand... but I might be wrong... your return is not a right angle and you want to know how to cut the top rail?

If so, you will need to fall back on trigonometry. These days you don't need to know trigonometry. You can find websites that will help to do the calculations for you.

You have the long area, and then the return. Run a spare bit of timber along the angled return posts, mark it off (at the return to the longer length) and use a cheap school kid's protractor to work out the angle. If your other half is uncomfortable with you abducting a school kid and their 50p tool, draw a picture with the dimensions, and if you want, one of use will (hopefully) help you. Try to be as precise as possible and include the width of the posts.

Ultimately, when the angles are calculated, you will still need a protractor.

BTW I am not advocating kidnapping kids.

 

[iTRYer]

You can’t get 6 sided posts. Can’t you just make it work as it is? Just means you might need to cut some wedges where you’re joining to the post at an angle. Assume post is supporting a pergola or balustrade? Not started drinking yet, so may have misunderstood

Yea could fit a wedge to square off...post next to angle pist on left will be cut under so just the one with wedge to tie into middle right post. Maybe thats a workaround...

 

[iTRYer]

I think I kinda understand... but I might be wrong... your return is not a right angle and you want to know how to cut the top rail?

If so, you will need to fall back on trigonometry. These days you don't need to know trigonometry. You can find websites that will help to do the calculations for you.

You have the long area, and then the return. Run a spare bit of timber along the angled return posts, mark it off (at the return to the longer length) and use a cheap school kid's protractor to work out the angle. If your other half is uncomfortable with you abducting a school kid and their 50p tool, draw a picture with the dimensions, and if you want, one of use will (hopefully) help you. Try to be as precise as possible and include the width of the posts.

Ultimately, when the angles are calculated, you will still need a protractor.

BTW I am not advocating kidnapping kids.

Haha loving the banter nice one. So think post will go sraight like others front then eill need to slice a wedge to right side of angle post to fit to centre right thats angled...think that it...happy boozing

 

[iTRYer]

Letting down the side mate- not sure which side that is though

 

[iTRYer]

I think I kinda understand... but I might be wrong... your return is not a right angle and you want to know how to cut the top rail?

If so, you will need to fall back on trigonometry. These days you don't need to know trigonometry. You can find websites that will help to do the calculations for you.

You have the long area, and then the return. Run a spare bit of timber along the angled return posts, mark it off (at the return to the longer length) and use a cheap school kid's protractor to work out the angle. If your other half is uncomfortable with you abducting a school kid and their 50p tool, draw a picture with the dimensions, and if you want, one of use will (hopefully) help you. Try to be as precise as possible and include the width of the posts.

Ultimately, when the angles are calculated, you will still need a protractor.

BTW I am not advocating kidnapping kids.

Haha man thanks think l have some good choices to fix...