The intersection between “woodworkers” and “programmers” is not a densely populated part of the Venn diagram, but [Michael Schiebler] is there with his Kerf Bend Wizard to help us make wood twist and ...

Bending wood is a complex affair. Despite the curves inherent in trees, most wood does not naturally want to bend. There are a few tricks you can use to bend it however, such kerf cutting and steaming ...

Bending wood doesn’t always require steam, soaking, or expensive machinery. With the kerf bending method, precise cuts allow solid boards to flex naturally into smooth curves. This guide explains how ...

This video showcases our entry for the Rockler Bent Wood Challenge, where we experimented with wood bending techniques to design a wooden slide. We used kerf cutting in birch plywood for curved ...