Parabola By Bandsaw

Just cut this free-hand on my bandsaw.  Proud of the cut.

I used open office to create the curve.  I used 11/16" for 'p' in the y = (x*x)/(4*p) formula.  The solar panel should rest on the bottom of the parabola at the height of the focal point.

I printed the curve out and pasted the paper to card stock.  After that, I cut the pattern of the curve.