On Sunday, September 15, 2013 9:29:07 AM UTC-7, Ivan Vegvary wrote:
Need to cut short pieces of 2x4 (12" length) with ends cut at 60 deg. angle on the flat. These will tuck up under the peak of the attic so the drywall installer can make a small soffit.

So, it's a RIP cut you want to make?
It might be safer/easier to rip a 1x6 and glue two thicknesses together.