Question: I hope this is ok, I really need the help of a math whiz because I am sure not one lol. My problem is in relation to wood and making a six sided object from it. On my saw, there is a place to set the angle to which you wish to cut. I cannot for the life of me, figure this out. I am starting with a piece of plywood (1/4" x 6" x 18") and need to know what the angle degree would be to make each of the sides match perfectly to form a hexagon. Trial and error just is not working. Can someone help me?
Thanks for your indulgence to a non student/teacher. Linda

Hi Linda,

I drew a picture of one end of your board with a hexagon on it. The angles you want are 60^o and 120⁰as in the diagram.

Since the width of your hexagon is six inches the length of each side will be very close to four and a quarter inches.

Penny