From the previous blog, "The Case for a Stronger Hexagon", and as continuing homage to the bees, let's keep in mind they do hexagons without the benefit of high school geometry, fine drawing instruments or power tools. This rotatable column will carry several hexagonal planters. It will be a hollow column structure from 1/2 plywood to keep the weight as light as possible, yet structurally sound.
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| Six panels will be ripped from this board. 1/2 inch dadoes were cut first to accommodate a hexagonal plate for strength (refer to next photos) |
One geometric factoid about the hexagon: six equilateral triangles will make a hexagon.
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| I could have cut the hexagon plate from one piece but this is one option. |
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| After the glue up, all six pieces of triangle became one perfect hexagon. |
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