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question about 9.75" curve

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rda
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question about 9.75" curve
Posted by rda on Monday, February 10, 2020 11:21 AM

I know the 9.75 relates to the radius, but how can one be at 30 degrees, another at 15 degrees?  In other words, what does the degree refer to?  thanks

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Posted by maxman on Monday, February 10, 2020 11:31 AM

rda

I know the 9.75 relates to the radius, but how can one be at 30 degrees, another at 15 degrees?  In other words, what does the degree refer to?  thanks

 

Portions of a circle? 30 degrees equals 1/12 of a circle, so it would take 12 of those 30 degree sections to form a complete 360 degree circle.

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Posted by rda on Monday, February 10, 2020 3:09 PM

nice, you're absolutely right. just found a schematic on it, as well.  thanks

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