Hi everyone! I'm a STEM teacher for elementary school kids, and my 5th graders are working on some really cool maker projects this year. One of my students has decided to create hexagon-shaped wooden shelves for her room, which I thought was awesome and approved. We got her a 1x5 piece of wood that she plans to cut into 7-inch sections. However, I realized she would need to make some 30-degree bevel cuts with a hand saw. Since I'm not very experienced with woodworking myself, I'm reaching out for any tips or advice on how she can do this accurately. Any help would be much appreciated!
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There are some great videos by Paul Sellers and Rex Krueger on how to saw straight with a hand saw. That said, I typically use power tools, so I can't provide much more detail on hand cutting. Best of luck with the project!
I recommend using a picture framing saw for this. It's more suitable for students with adult supervision and can be found for around £25. Make sure to clamp the wood down and use a stop for length. It's really important to keep your pieces the same length for everything to fit. You can use masking tape to hold the pieces together while adding glue. Plus, the framing saw can handle various angles! I’ve worked with high schoolers on similar projects, and accuracy is key.