Do you use charts or do you use formulas for figuring out things?
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Do you use charts or do you use formulas for figuring out things?
When looking for things that are in charts or can be figured out by a mathematical formula,
which do you usually do?
For example - I just found a chart that shows what size to cut squares for a finished size D9P.
It confirmed the formula that I (finally) figured out on my own.
I will probably use the formula because it is easier for me to dredge that from my mind than to relocate a chart from somewhere.
which do you usually do?
For example - I just found a chart that shows what size to cut squares for a finished size D9P.
It confirmed the formula that I (finally) figured out on my own.
I will probably use the formula because it is easier for me to dredge that from my mind than to relocate a chart from somewhere.
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I don't print out or keep charts, but I do bookmark them (yay Pinterest!) so I can look them up easier. For instance, a chart of fraction-to-decimal converstions (i.e. 5/8 = .625) and a chart of how big to cut setting and corner triangles for blocks ranging in size from 3" to 20".
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If I have to pick, I prefer to know formulas, because knowledge is power! If I want to figure out something that isn't on a chart, I don't have to guess.
I do like charts, though, and make my own little 'cheat sheets' for things I need to know often. Or info like bed sizes; I don't think there's a formula for that; so I have a little chart.
So for me, best is a chart with most common usage, with the formula included for anything else.
I do like charts, though, and make my own little 'cheat sheets' for things I need to know often. Or info like bed sizes; I don't think there's a formula for that; so I have a little chart.
So for me, best is a chart with most common usage, with the formula included for anything else.
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