Tools Required
- Table saw
Materials Required
- 4’ of 2x6 lumber (one shelf)
- Painter's tape
- Wood glue
A little bit of math is involved with this build. A symmetrical hexagon has internal angles of 120 degrees, half of which is 60 degrees. The complementary angle of this is 30 degrees. This is the angle that you need to set your saw to. I have a digital angle finder, so I tend to use a table saw and miter gauge to get exact measurements, but it would be very easy to use a miter saw if your saw can be locked at 30 degrees. Crosscut one of the ends of the board for an initial angle.
Attach a stop with a clamp (or screw the block to the temporary fence) at 7 in. along the miter gauge to get consistent cuts. Cut six boards to get all of the pieces for the build.
Clamping the boards together with traditional clamps can be fairly complex and tedious. I like to use painter’s tape in these situations. It’s easy to remove and doesn’t affect the wood, but holds well enough to get the job done. Tape the boards together with the sharp end grains touching. Mock up the shelf to make sure your angles are good and it fits together.
Glue the end grain of the boards, making sure to spread the glue all the way to the edges. Fold the assembly up and secure it with a few final pieces of tape. Let it dry and add finish to your liking. I have made several of these shelves and sometimes the joints don't come together perfectly. If you have some handy, you can use wood filler to fill gaps, or there are many other ways to accomplish the same thing with items already in your workshop.
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