🔧Kerf cutting or kerf bending is a common technique, but using a router provides better results.
⚙️Using a router with a v-shaped bit helps eliminate gaps in the wood.
🧰Creating a jig with fixings helps ensure straight and repeatable cuts.
🔥Using fabric softener mixed with hot water can help with bending wood.
🛠️If gaps appear in the curves, they can be fixed using glue and sawdust.
What is kerf cutting?
—Kerf cutting is a technique used to create cuts or curves in wood by making a series of narrow cuts.
How is using a router with a v-shaped bit better than traditional kerf cutting?
—Using a router with a v-shaped bit helps eliminate gaps that are common with traditional kerf cutting, resulting in cleaner cuts.
Why is creating a jig important?
—Creating a jig with fixings helps ensure straight and repeatable cuts, making the process safer and more efficient.
How does fabric softener help with bending wood?
—Adding fabric softener to hot water can soften the wood fibers, making it easier to bend.
What should I do if gaps appear in the curves?
—To fix gaps in the curves, you can apply glue mixed with sawdust to fill and stabilize the wood.
00:05Learn a new method for cutting curves in wood using a router.
00:30Using a router with a v-shaped bit helps eliminate gaps in the wood.
02:00Create a jig with fixings for straight and repeatable cuts.
02:34Experiment with fabric softener mixed with hot water for bending wood.
03:27Experience the excitement of successfully bending wood using the new method.
05:18Notice the need to make adjustments and fix gaps in the wood.
06:00Use a table saw and crosscut sled to create straight edges for a clean finish.
06:46Apply Danish oil for a beautiful finish and enhance the wood grain.
