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r MJ x J>)>] J j>l\-U . T Lasting Impressions 14 October 2008 Woodworker's Journal & more attention to the teacher during his ninth-grade geometry class, he would have remembered something special about a triangle with one right angle. If the hypotenuse of this triangle meets each of the two sides at a 45 degree angle, then the two sides are equal in length. To measure the height of the tree, all he needs to do is back away from the tree until he can sight the top while looking at his protractor set at 45 degrees. His distance from the tree is equal to the height of the tree. Simeon Ross Greenlawn, New York Better with a Blade? Regarding the article written by Mr. Nagyszalanczy ["10" Sliding Compound Miter Saws," June 2008], I would have appreciated an additional rating section when an aftermarket blade was added to each of the saws. I, for one, haven't used a blade that came with the saw since my first compound miter saw. I did thoroughly enjoy the article, and the tool reviews are always a first look in the magazine. Zane Bowerman Meridian, Idaho Lovely Tool Chest... Or Not Just finished the June 2008 issue, and I was very pleased with the chestnut tool chest article ["Dovetailed Tool Chest"]. I believe I will build one. In particular, Continues on page 16 ... Mai! Call! Contact us by writing to "letters," Woodworker's Journal, 4365 Willow Drive, Medina, Minnesota 55340, by tax at (763) 478-8396 or by e-mail: tettefs@wosdwork8rslourn3i.com We ask that ail letters, Including e-mails, include a mailing address and phone number. We reserve the right to edit for length and clarity. Good Work Mr. Steiner Thanks for your article on 'Trucks for Tots" [Shop Talk, June 2008]. Your article brought back great memories of my high school years and one of my greatest learning experiences: building Toys for Tots with instructor Vernon Pack at Ogden High School in Ogden, Utah. I still use the lessons learned from Mr. Pack regularly. Mr. Steiner may not know today what his impact will be on his students, but for me it was a turning point in my life. Keep up the good work, Mr. Steiner, you are changing lives. Scott Dixon Roy, Utah A and B are both the height of the tree. 90° The "Right" Triangle Pity poor professor Matt Ritter making that difficult climb to the top of the eucalyptus tree ["Now, That's a Big Tree," Shop Talk, June 2008]. If that's not difficult enough, then he needs to drop a plumb line straight down to the ground without it hitting and being |
