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   Steinmetz | Aug 22, 2008 08:23pm | #1

   With a pair of dividers (or, trammels,)describe a large circle
   without changing the setting of the divider's two points.
   Insert one point anywhere on the circumference,and rotate the divider to draw a line (Arc) from left through center and to the right side of the circle.
   Continue describing arcs as you relocate the point onto the newest juncture. Complete six times,and you will have described a six pointed 'daisy'.
   With a rule, pencil each point to it's adjacent point, and you have a hexagon.

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   toolsman | Aug 22, 2008 11:54pm | #2

   Thanks for that tip. Actually that's the way I did it and then cut the lines on my table saw but what I was hoping for as a suggestion on making a jig for repeat, controlled cuts. Appreciate hearing from you.

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   flairwoodworks | Aug 23, 2008 04:51am | #3

   So you've got one hexagon cut out and you want to make more?  There are two simple ways, both of which involve using the existing hexagon as a template

   1.  Secure the template to the stock and bandsaw close to the template, then use a flush trim/template bit in the router to complete the job.

   2.  Build an accessory L-shaped fence for your table saw as seen below.  The template sits above the stock and rides against the L-shaped fence.  The stock passes under the L and the blade cuts off the waste.

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   toolsman | Aug 23, 2008 04:31pm | #6

   Got it! Looks easy now for repeat cuts. Thanks.

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   Steinmetz | Aug 23, 2008 06:11am | #4

   Tool,Use the fixture as described tacked or carpet taped to an over sized work piece. This 'template' should now resemble a hexagon shaped picture frame.

   The template material should be at least 3/8" thick.
   If using a hand held router,use a straight router bit having the same sized bearing at it's top and the work piece fastened under the template.
   Traverse the template's inner and outer edges holding the bearing riding on the edges
   If using a router table,(Fence removed)use a straight router bit complete with same sized ball bearing (Bearing up) to traverse around the inner and outer edges of the template
   Provide an entrance hole to make room for the top mounted bearing.to pass through.
   Work piece is attached over the template. Steinmetz.

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   toolsman | Aug 23, 2008 04:30pm | #5

   Thanks for the help!