How To Make A Template For A Wall With A Large Circular Radius
This video provides a method for creating a template for an arched wall or a curved wall and focuses on creating a template out of plywood for a large curved wall with a radius of 26 feet.
Here are the steps involved in creating the template:
Positioning the Plywood:
The first step involves placing the plywood in the desired section of the circle. The plywood can be positioned in various ways as long it aligns with the curve you want to create.
Drawing the Curved Line:
Once the plywood is positioned, fasten a screw or nail into a flat surface at the center point of the circle. This will act as your pivot point.
Hook your tape measure onto the pivot point and extend it towards the plywood. Use the tape measure to draw a curved line on the plywood. This curved line will form the shape of your arched wall.
Cutting the Plywood:
After drawing the curved line, move the plywood to a flat surface where you can cut it. Ensure the curved line you drew on the plywood follows the outside edge of the desired circle.
Repositioning and Finalizing the Template:
Greg mentions that a section of plywood might be enough to create a template for a 26-foot radius circle. You can adjust the size of the plywood depending on your needs.
You can reposition the plywood to create a smaller template or use multiple pieces of plywood to create a larger template.
Here are some additional tips mentioned in the video:
You can create the template on a flat surface like a driveway.
Be cautious if you need to extend the tape measure onto the street to complete the curved line.
Overall, this video provides a simple method for creating a template for an arched wall or a curved wall using plywood. The video emphasizes the importance of having a center point and using a tape measure to draw the curved line on the plywood.
