How to make Geometric Planters

This is the build and explanation of a system used to create boxes or planters, using hexagon based shapes.
In theory, you could create all sorts of variations using just 4 pieces that are cut accurately by building a table saw sled.
For more on how to create these boxes and the PDF guide, see this instructable on the process:
www.instructables.com/id/Geom...
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[@stewartmcmanus3991]

Well, if they aren't the prettiest little boxes, they're for me !!! Thanks man., Stewie, Western Australia.

[@GeeksWoodShop]

Thanks Stewie!

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

At 6:15 I feel your pain from making a bunch of bad cuts or, what I call them: "perfectly accurate mistakes" Nice work on your crosscut sled adaptations for making repetitive compound angle cuts! 😉😎 Best, Matt

[@GeeksWoodShop]

Perfectly accurate mistakes. That's brilliant

[@markpearce9200]

Gorgeous. This should have way more views, fantastic job

[@GeeksWoodShop]

Thank you!

[@shripadlale7476]

Simply brilliant design and process! I like it when something is repeatable.

[@GeeksWoodShop]

Thanks much, the repeat nature was a bit of a surprise during the idea phase, but definitely a welcome one.

[@BenRyherd]

Very neat process, especially the geometrical simplification and the result is gorgeous!

[@GeeksWoodShop]

Ya, was a fun discovery, thanks

[@AaronMakingStuff]

Loved this! Great project!

[@spndxkwby]

I love these, thanks for the video!

[@thesharpiefp]

Smart little project, nice job.

[@juliuspereira7067]

Absolutely brilliant!

[@lutonroy]

cool. would make good snack holders for parties

[@PinoMelrosso]

This is a very cool idea! I like the hexagon shape.

[@GeeksWoodShop]

Thank you

[@currentresident]

Thanks for sharing. These are beautiful 😍
I may try to make some of the smaller ones.

[@GeeksWoodShop]

Hope you do, good luck

[@mikelfender2382]

Looks so georgeous!

[@GeeksWoodShop]

Thanks much!

[@runshen7723]

Great work. Subscribed.

[@AdamWoodturner]

They came out awesome!!!

[@GeeksWoodShop]

thanks much

[@belac48621]

These were actualy really cool.

[@GeeksWoodShop]

Why thanks!

[@tsrinivas2406]

Lovely Idea

[@GeeksWoodShop]

Thank you! 😊

[@The282mike]

nice planters! want to build some large ones for outside.

[@ybiwfi]

love your work!

[@GeeksWoodShop]

Thank you

[@guillermosolanorosa1805]

very nice job!

[@GeeksWoodShop]

Thank you!

[@naarbin]

He's back! 😍😍😍

[@GeeksWoodShop]

Haha, ya, been too long

[@daver425]

Excellent!

[@GeeksWoodShop]

Thanks Dave

[@GWAIHIRKV]

Brilliant.

[@GeeksWoodShop]

Haha, now I'm blushing.

[@thomaskerr1019]

thank u very nice work ill have to try it but i have thick 1 1/8 boards did i have to do something more

[@ladykenja2700]

- W O W ! ! ! Thanx 4 sharing.

[@ronaldososa1975]

this is GOLD!!!!!!!

[@GeeksWoodShop]

Thanks!

[@ronaldososa1975]

@@GeeksWoodShop saludos desde Argentina

[@BKJ2023]

You sound like Comics Explained when he had his old Mic. Go back a few years and listen to how similar you two are. Also great planters, I have a bee farm in my back yard so I think those whould be a good addition for my flowers

[@GeeksWoodShop]

Ah, that's a fun reference, thanks. Bee's sound awesome. Homegrown honey is the best!

[@BarrySumpter]

"(NOTE: In the image, I created a 2-angle sled, the PDF shows one angle, which I found later works better." - Which did you find better?

[@kotonohayama8576]

if you put in flowers in there you can't water it, right?

[@rekkevishnevec757]

I think, succulents and planters will be fine, if you make a drainage layer at the bottom and holes.

[@GeeksWoodShop]

Ya, I used a finish that would likely stand up to some moisture, but you are right, you could add drainage and use a stronger finish based on your needs.

[@RobMoreland]

@@GeeksWoodShop What finish did you use? I'm making a set of geometric planters based on a solution to an old math problem (check Dudeney's solution to the haberdasher problem) and would like a finish suitable for succulents. I've seen some finished with epoxy on the inside, but this seems like overkill.

[@GeeksWoodShop]

@@RobMoreland I don't know for sure, but I do like Odie's Oil and it's suppose to be very resilient to water once fully cured. You could also look at a Marine grade poly.

[@RobMoreland]

​ @Geeks Wood Shop Thanks! I was considering using Tried & True danish oil, since it's only polymerized linseed oil without a varnish component. You just gave me the excuse to finally pick up some Odie's.

[@seandownen8323]

So let me start by saying I'm really bad at geometry, but you said your blade was tilted to 28°? Shouldnt it be 30?

[@GeeksWoodShop]

If you haven't seen it, look in the description for the instructable for a written version, but yes, 28 deg is correct for this version. It changes based on the wall angle.

[@Christopher-pf8qt]

“ Heighth “ is not a word.

[@jarethhsms]

Lol making it rain bad cuts!

[@agwheeler2000]

Great project, cool video. I love the finished product. Humble suggestion: Ditch the background "music." It's not necessary and the short looping repetition is really annoying.

[@GeeksWoodShop]

Thanks for the feedback, always appreciated.