Q:

Understanding how to read bevel cuts in woodworking plan?

I'm new to woodworking and I have started a project that requires some bevel cuts. I'm having difficulty understanding and visualizing what it means to make cuts like "10 degrees off square, short point to long point" or something like, "short point to short point measurement, both ends cut at 10 degrees off square" or "10 degree angle, longest point measurement."
What does it mean to cut X degrees off square? Or, cutting something to short point to long point?

A:

Hope this helps

The easiest way to find/cut the angle is with a speed square.
Here is how to use the speed square to layout an angle:
How to Set an Angle with a Speed Square

