Texas Stars: Easy 45 Degree Angles, No Jigs! Easy Woodworking Project
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- Опубликовано: 12 ноя 2022
- Does your miter saw only go to 45 Degrees? No Problem! Easy way to make Texas stars. No Jigs required.
I made another video with even more detail on how to make these stars, here is the link: • Texas Stars: Angles, J...
You can make this star with a miter saw that only goes to 45 degrees. This is a very easy way of cutting the angles and does not require making any complicated jigs.
I really enjoyed the challenge of figuring out the angles for this project. I made a previous video on how to make a traditional Texas star
using a similar method but it required 54 degree angles. • Texas Stars, How To Cu...
ALSO check out this playlist of all the Texas Star videos I have made: • Texas Stars by Savvy B...
After making that video I realized that some people have miter saws that only go to 45 degrees. I was determined to find a way to make stars with saws that only go to 45 degrees.
It worked out great and it is the easiest way to make these wooden stars!
Disclaimer: Use your own judgement and use power tools at your own risk. 
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Updated video with even more detail on how to make these stars, here is the link: ruclips.net/video/dZFTGsyJTvY/видео.html
Useful information about the angles from 5 minutes to 12 minutes. Thanks for watching!
Both videos are stellar! You’re the man! Thanks
Cheers
Thanks! 🍻
Best video I’ve seen on RUclips for explaining in detail the process of making a woodworking project
Easy for people to follow explaining all the angles and potential problems 100% respect to you if you don’t already teach woodworking maybe you should give it some thought 👌
Thank you! I wasn't sure if it was going to be too much detail but it seems like a lot of people are appreciative.😊
Hey Man !!! I can't Thank You Enough For Sharing The 31.7 Angle . It Makes My Stars Look Real Good And I'm Using " Old Oak " 1 x 6 Sub Flooring From A House Built In The Early 1950's That Was Being Demolished You're The Best Happy Holidays , Jeff/JD/ DOC Over Here In North Carolina
Watched a few videos on this subject, yours is by far the best.
Thank you!
- Thanx a multimillion for your concise, clear explanations & demos. Luv, luv, luv these stars.
No prob! Thanks
There's a lot of great tips in this video. Thank you for taking the time to make it.
Glad it was helpful! Cheers!
Thank you for making this video !
I LOVE the metal snips to cut the string - seriously, I am not giving you grief, I do LOVE it!! And, nice little project too. Well done, good explanation.
Haha thanks! I was wondering when someone would say something about that 😆
This is great! Thank you for sharing
Great job thx for sharing enjoyed it
This randomly popped up in my suggested videos. Love the project and I am looking forward to the stain video. I have quite a few Christmas projects that it would look great on. Subscribed.
Awesome build, a great staining technic.
Thank you very much!
That wood looks so good that its one of those boards you put on the wall as trophy find 😂
Haha I know! So hard to find spf like that!
Very nice. I love it
Thank you very much for your information. It will be my next project. Julio
I just want to say Thanks for the video on the texas star using the 45 degree angles. I made two stars and they came out perfect. Maybe in the future i will invest in and newer miter saw with 60 degree angle cut and duel bevels. Would like see more like this with 45 degree angles. Enjoy watching your videos and thanks again.
That's awesome! I love hearing this. :) I plan on making more stars videos.
you're amazing! seriously! cheers!!!
Excellent! Thank you so much!!!!
Cool project, thanks for sharing. Full View and Like 👍⭐️
Nice job! Thanks
Thank you for this video. I made some star using a jig to get the correct angle last year but this method is so much quick, and safer….
I agree! The goal was to keep it simple and safe. I hate having to make jigs.
Hello, I've learned a lot from your video. Thanks and greetings from the Netherlands.
Glad to hear that! Thanks!
I have learned so much from your videos ! Thank you! I wanted to share this tip with everyone that makes stars . The glue ups can be a little tricky. I discovered that if you glue up the star on a tool box liner and use Titebond Speedset glue it is so much easier! The tool box liner forms a suction and it keeps the pieces from sliding around. The glue sets up very quickly and between the both of them the wait time is drastically reduced. Good luck everyone and happy building.
Great tip! I didn't know about the speedset glue.
thank you! All the details and descriptions really help me conceptualize the process...even as a green beginner 😊
I finally made the star yay
Right on! Glad to hear. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for this video, I just finished making my first star after watching this video.
That's Great!
@@savvybuilds thanks again
I also use a home made vinegar stain. But, mine isn't involving enough to make a video. I like to clean off rusty steel parts. The more rusted the better. These are old tools and parts that have oxidized outside or outdoor shed. I use discarded plastic jars from the kitchen. After soaking in apple cider vinegar. I soak a day or more. Take out metal and clean with rag and or brush. The liquid solution is what I use to to stain my woods. And, yes, protect your skin. Going to make my stars today! Thanks good info given here.
Good details.
Worked a treat! Thanks for sharing your thoughts. The only thing I did differently was use an angle of 31.6 degrees which was preset on my mitre saw. All 5 pieces fitted together perfectly - I was so pleased 😀.
That's great! I was tempted to try that too! I still don't know why miter saws have a preset at 31.6 but if it works, great!
@@savvybuilds I asked Mr Google - 31.6 degrees, is the standard miter angle for certain compound rafter cuts in many common stick home roof construction situations. Because it is so common, most compound miter saws feature several quick settings like this, to save time and ensure repeatability over dozens or hundreds of cuts.
@hankhill4431 Hi! I talk about different sizes in this video at around the 2 minute mark. ruclips.net/video/dZFTGsyJTvY/видео.html
Wow man these videos are gold
Thanks!
Very nice 👌 👍 👏 😀
Thank you!!!😄😄😄
The same people that have a saw that only goes to 45° can look on RUclips for ways to make angles more than 45° on the same miter saw it’s really simple and has saved me a lot
But then you would have to build a jig. The goal here was to keep it simple with no jig.
Great video
Thanks!
Neat project! My mind would struggle to ignore the loose joints so I am wondering if there is a way to clamp up. Thanks for the vid!
just watched your video. went out to the shop and cut two of the stars out. glue is drying. thank you.
No prob! Glad to hear! I should create a group of some kind where people can post pics of their stars.
Thank you very much!
No prob! enjoy :)
Take one of the cutoffs and flip over to use as your stop block. More accurate than the straight board. ;-)
I have found on my saw atleast that it doesn't give a clean cut. It leaves tare out/wood fibers on each cut so the center points leave same gaps, just a little sanding on the points helps tremendously. Thanks for the video
The type of blade can help too. 60 tooth blade makes a pretty clean cut but it seems to depend on the type of wood and grain orientation as well. I have not tried an 80 tooth blade yet.
Try putting masking tape on the side that rips bad. Works for me.
As a lifelong fan of the 49ers (born and raised in San Francisco) I have always disliked anything related to Texas (I blame the Cowboys)😊. But I have say that I enjoyed your video. Was thinking of making a star and stapling a string of lights along the outside edge to make a lit up star for Christmas! And, yes. I will subscribe!
Right on! Thank you
Thanks
My only suggestion on the 45 degree star , is that the twine be attached lower on the back so that the loop can be bigger, still unseen to make it easier for hanging. Good job.
Thanks for the tip!
much easier than the 54degree version
Addition of a 1x2 sacrificial fence
for the 31.5 cuts stops the little movement of the peice on the flip cut and eliminates the gaps.
Great project.
Same technique and angles also works for 2.5 inch stock and produces a 8 inch star.
Thank you! I agree, I have since been using a sacrificial fence and it's much better.
Very listenable voice!
Just a question…have you squared your saw? Sometimes from the Factory is off a bit.
Use a cutting platform for your saw, this will help prevent errors & set the depth stop .
Nice idea, what type of Bosch is that, and do you also have the dimensions of the star in cm.
Thx
One thing about the movement messing with the angles, your fence is too short. If you attach a sacrificial fence, it will hold the piece securely and limit movement.
On hindsight, I think that would help.
Been looking for a video to make the Bethlehem star version would love to see you produce that version.
I think I might be up for the challenge. I'm writing it down on my list of videos to make :).
Great video. Have you considered using a template and router with a template cutting bit?
That would be an interesting thing to try.
Good Afternoon. I made the texas star from your video and came out perfect. I was just wonder, can I add more cut out to the star to make it larger? I was thinking 3 to 4 times the original size and hang it on the wall. Thanks. Enjoy watching your videos.
Hi! I just made one that is quite a bit bigger. You can use the same process but with a 2x6. Here is the link: ruclips.net/video/J5LSoVGQGfI/видео.htmlsi=fwIMYLOibTGvDjZG
Thanks for the videos, so easy to understand. Could I use 1x3”
Yes smaller will work just the same. The angles stay the same and the pieces don't need to be cut as long.
I LIKE THE 54 DEGREE ONES...GOOD ON YOU...
You did a great job explaining the complete process. I noticed you did your initial measurements in Imperial (inches) and when discussing small gap measurements you used metric (used by most of the world).
Ah yes! I'm from Canada lol. We seem to use every unit of measurement here for some odd reason.
I like your interest and explanations! Great.
I like the 45 degree
Hi, great video, but do you have to change the angles depending on width of board .Mines not working out on 3” board
Hi! The angles would remain the same. The only thing that would change is the measurement for the 2nd cut. It would be less than 4- 7/8 inches. Measure the length of the facet of the 45 degree cut and that would give you the measurement for the location of the 31.5 degree cut. Hopefully this helps.
@@savvybuilds yea did do that but still didn’t work out..perhaps it’s my mitre saw .
The 1x4 that you used, is it true 1x4 . When I buy 1x4 it really is 3.5 inches. I was just wondering if you are using dress or undress lumber. Thanks for time. Enjoyed watching your video.
Thanks! Yes it's 3.5 inches wide. I made another video with 4 inch wide boards. Here is the link if you are interested:ruclips.net/video/JazJiDp1GAo/видео.html
To not waste all your scraps, get yourself a 5/8 sheet of plywood. Then use your scrap pieces to make abstract wall art. Paint or stain them all different colors. All my scrap pieces in my shop get used to make wall art on plywood.
Bonjour à vous, pouvez vous m'indiquer la largeur de la planche avant les coupes. Merci à vous et bien le bonjour de France !!!
Bonjour! The board is 3.5 inches wide.
Hello Mr. Savvy!
Your instructions have helped me tremendously! My saw only goes to 45°. To use larger wood, would you mind sharing with me the measurements? Thank you for sharing your talents!!!
Hello! I have yet to make a larger one with the 45 degree method but the good news is, all the angles stay the same. You just need to cut them longer. What size stock are you thinking about trying?
@savvybuilds oh my goodness!! Thank you for your reply. I thought the degree cuts might stay the same, but wasn't sure, so I thought I'd ask. I was wanting to try a 1x8 stock. Thank you again for your time! ♡
@@savvybuilds I was hoping to use a 2x6 like in your other video. The angles would be the same, but not sure how much longer I should make it. 🤔
@@TaySC1969 Hello, here's a link that might help you: ruclips.net/video/dZFTGsyJTvY/видео.html
Watch from 1-44 to 4-33. I explain how to figure out how long to cut the pieces with different sized lumber.
On another of your video, you recommended the 31.6 setting.
Yeah they both work fine. Most saws have a pre set for 31.6 so it made sense to use that setting since it's so close to 31.5. I only use the 31.6 now and haven't have any issues (since filming this video).
Thanks for watching my vids!
Thanks love your web site, I will attempt to make a couple of stars and see what happens. Keep up with the great ideas.@@savvybuilds
If you use oak boards, you can skip the tea bath, oak already has tannin in it.
Can I use a 2x4?
Yes, works exactly the same.
Could you please share the math you use to come up with the angles? If it's a 1x3 you would use x but if it's a 1x4 you would use Y etc .etc.
The great thing about this method is that no matter how wide the board is, you set the saw at the same angles as in the video. The only thing that would change is the length of the pieces when you are cutting the 45 degree angles. In the video I use a 1x4. If you use a 1x3 you would cut them shorter, and a 1x6 longer. I don't have those measurements but you could figure it out through trial and error.
Is that a true 1x4, or is it 3/4 x 3 1/2?
Standard SPF, 3/4 x 3.5"
so did you re-cut all pieces are just the one
All of them
@@savvybuilds thank you i'm just starting woodworking and i'm a little slow at catching on I didn't hear if you said all or not so thank you for your reply and the video is great
@@jameslangston7642 Thanks! Have fun making them! :)
I have a brand new Metabo 10" sliding miter saw. It cuts perfect angles. I have burnt through 20-star pieces and NONE of them are even close to fitting together. I even had a friend make one and his came out just like mine. How many cuts did it really take to get yours to fit together?
What part isn't fitting exactly? As you see in the video I cut the pieces once and then did a test fit. I then readjusted my saw and cut them once more and I had perfect angles. You might be orienting them the wrong way when making the 2nd cut. Or your saw is out of alignment. Not sure. What angles are you using?
6:40, remember, there are 10 faces trying to line up in the inner glue joint. If your miter is off 0.1 degrees, that's a total of 1 degree. If your miter is off 0.2 degrees, that's a total of 2 degrees!
You explained this better than I did! Thank you :)
Can you show how to make a 8 pointed star
Yes, here is a link to an 8 point star I made: ruclips.net/video/6aagApoNy8s/видео.html
Question, why can't you just trace the shape for each piece?
Mostly for accuracy and repeatability. This way I don't need to trace or measure. Just start chopping.
Mate you use metric when talking about fluid which is awesome, why not use the length measurements in metric also?
I'm Canadian, we use both interchangeably for some reason. Sorry aboot that eh ;)
I have a 1x4 that I cut from pallet wood. When I cut at 45o angle on the 4 inch piece of wood, my cut side is 5.5” inches on all four sides not 4 7/8”
Not sure what I did wrong. Watched the video multiple times
Sounds like your 1x4 is 4 inches wide, is this correct? My 1x4 was only 3.5 inches wide (standard SPF 1x4 stock) which means your cut side will be longer than mine. You can continue as is and just end up with a larger star. The goal is for both facets to be the same size. The wider the board the bigger you can make the star. Just continue to the part where you make the 31.5 degree cut and cut just at or under 5.5. Everything will still work out but you will end up with a larger star. Or you can still make the cut at 4 7/8. Up to you.
@@savvybuilds I figured that out after I posted it, but still wanted feedback anyway incase I was wrong.
@@savvybuilds since you’re around I mind as well also ask.. because I couldn’t quite figure this out even though I followed the video step by step:
When you get to the 31.5o cut, you said to measure out 4 7/8” inches, and then cut but what confused me is your measurement is on top. I don’t know where to measure to connect the line to the bottom to guide my saw. You have a straight line on the board but didn’t share the measurement to connect that line. I just want to make sure I have everything correct (when I attempted to do this, something was wrong because when I measured out 4 7/8, and came up from the bottom of the board to the dot, it didn’t make a clean cut with a sharp corner, it missed some how and caused an oblong five sided piece).. that’s why im verifying where that line connects.
@@matthewdavis6741 I see what you mean. I have made a better process since this video. Check out this video: ruclips.net/video/dZFTGsyJTvY/видео.html Watch from 5 min to about 12 min. I talk a lot about setting up those angles. Hopefully that helps.
Throw those scraps together in a circular pattern for a "Texas Windmill" - boom* another product
Doesn’t the stain prevent the glue from adhering properly?
You are thinking about varnish. This is homemade stain, not varnish. Varnish would create a film that the glue might not adhere to. This stain is okay to glue.
the 54 degree star produces less scrap because you can make 1 smaller star from the cut off of each big star
Basically the 45 degree star is an option for people who don't have saws that go to 54 degrees.
I actually have a better video that goes into that with the 54 degree stars, here's the link: ruclips.net/video/JazJiDp1GAo/видео.html
For a smaller star I mean
Hi there, I've got more detailed videos on my channel but all the angles remain the same regardless of length. Hope this helps!
On my saw it reads 31.6 for some reason…….oh well it works
It’s called “propagation of error” in engineering terms
Thanks!
Not one angle is 45degrees. Jeez
I set my saw to 45 degrees to make a star. This makes it easier to explain. That's what really matters here.
That is not a texas star. The specs. requires the shoulders to be a straight line. Look up five-pointed star. Only the 54 degree star is a texas star.
Did you miss the intro? If you want to get technical, the points of a geometrically correct star are actually 36 degrees not 54. However, becasue the mitre saw's zero degree setting starts at 90 degrees instead of zero, you subtract 36 from 90 and cut at the 54 degree mark. Some people don't have saws that cut more than 45 degrees. That was the whole purpose of this video.
@@savvybuildsI watched the intro. To me, it is like saying the bear on the California flag can be any type of bear. That is all.
@@pazu8728 Don't worry about it. It's just a star.