On 27 Sep 2004 12:57:02 -0700, (Hylourgos) wrote:
Since this is a table apron, you might measure equal distances from
the table to get consistent ends (of the arc).
Now mark the center of the apron, and run the monofilament across the
two end points so there's just enough slack to reach the edge of the
apron at the centerpoint.
[or put another way: take the slack out of the monofilament until you
reach the apron centerpoint mark.]
Now run a pencil along the monofilament. Shold produce a nice gentle
arc.
Step back and look at the arc to see if it looks right.
Cut.
Am I anywhere in the ballpark?

I think that would produce section of an ellipse, rather than an arc
section of a (very large) circle, yes?

Michael