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Position Magnets for Top Half

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What happens here

Place two strong magnets (like welding magnets) on the diameter line drawn in the previous step. It is critical that these magnets are positioned on the *opposite side* of where you intend to draw the first half of the circle. For instance, if you are drawing the top half of the circle first, place the magnets below the diameter line. Use a tape measure to ensure the magnets are exactly 8 inches apart (or whatever your chosen diameter is) and perfectly aligned with the ends of the diameter line.

Goal: Set up pivot points for drawing the first semicircle

Tools and materials

  • Tape Measure — To accurately set the distance between the magnets
  • Welding Magnets — To act as stable pivot points for the framing square

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want. Our case, we're going to do 8 in. So, I'm going to put a line 8 in. Take my magnets and I'm going to put them right on the line. It's important that you put your magnets on the opposite side of where you're going to draw your circle. So, in our case, our line's right here. We're going to draw the top half of our circle first. We want check and make sure that our magnets are 8 in apart. And yes, they are. So, now go ahead and take your framing square in there.

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