Honeycomb hexagon shelves

How to make it

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   1

   Test your angle

   Set the miter saw to 30 degrees. Cut 6 test pieces from scrap, each 6 in long, and tape them into a hexagon. If you see gaps, nudge the angle half a degree and try again.

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   2

   Cut 18 pieces

   Cut 6 pieces per hexagon, each 10 in long from point to point. Flip the board between cuts so the angles nest. Clamp a stop block so every piece matches.

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   Sand before assembly

   Sand the inside faces now with 120 and 180 grit. Corners are hard to reach once glued.

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   Tape and roll

   Lay 6 pieces face down in a row, tips touching, and run packing tape across each joint. Add glue to the miters and roll them up into a hexagon.

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   Clamp it

   Wrap a band clamp around the outside and tighten until the joints close. Wipe off squeeze-out.

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   Pin the joints

   After 1 hour, drive 2 brad nails through each joint. Let it cure overnight, then repeat for the other 2.

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   Finish and hang

   Fill, sand and stain or paint. Hang each hexagon into studs or rated anchors, nesting them so their sides line up.