How To Fold Wood // Woodworking

[@2brazy4ubitch]

common issue! i hate it when i have to fold wood and it’s stiff as a board

[@ayyb707]

This made me lol

[@paul_warner]

This made me haha

[@blockhead4791]

This made me lmao

[@ScotteM]

Something stiff as a board made me

[@1summerflower]

😂

[@davidelliott5843]

The hour inside a steamer quietly ignored.

[@dawson8325]

boiled mine in a frying pan for 10 mins, worked great

[@JoshWrightWoodworking]

Kerf bending does not require steam.

[@user9z6c7x8g6t]

​@@JoshWrightWoodworkingeven if is kerf the last 3mm should be treated somehow... or not? Is same like you try to bend match ... or a touthpick... i never try kerf bending ... can you please explain a bit more....

[@TheDJOblivion]

​@@user9z6c7x8g6the sprayed it with water after the cut

[@jaredlancaster4137]

​@@JoshWrightWoodworkingwell that depends on how thick of a section you leave, doesnt it?

[@fontunetheteller410]

Boss: "You better pick out the straightest lumber at Lowe's" Laborer: "you got it, boss!" The lumber at Lowe's:

[@sour_dough_bread]

LOL i work at lowes and if this aint the truth

[@zjohnson3554]

@@sour_dough_breadsame!

[@HeroBear64]

What’s a lowes?

[@thecultofcaged]

​​@@HeroBear64google is your friend. Also context clues.

[@stellartoad]

legit bro 🤣

[@EngineerMikeF]

Now I wanna see origami

[@JoshWrightWoodworking]

I was literally just thinking about how I could make a wood origami video lol

[@rileyclingan558]

​@@JoshWrightWoodworkinghow about a wooden paper airplane

[@StanErvin-yo9vl]

ORiGÆmê The one with a One Dollar USA bill.folded into a bow tie do it with a piece of 5/4 white pine siding and WE both are going to be rich in cripto after trying to follow a sped-up 42 fold attempt, not to mention the 56 cuts per fold, leaving out all but the first and last three relief cuts per fold. I have a ten foot board in my shed that actually has 29 full hard knots in it that I can send you. You could have enough to make about one hundred trials that could be edited together. If you want to go fully artistic and laser etch the bill on both sides the session should not take much longer than 8 months to film. Ya might even be awarded a best effort to waste bandwidth for commercial gain.

[@kevinfager.]

I actually thought about this before too. Would def have to be large and very difficult. Much trial and error. But it would be cool.

[@StanErvin-yo9vl]

@@rileyclingan558 In other words, a balsa wood plane kit? Used to be 29¢ in the '50' s. Now that Balsa wood is getting hard to farm, I guess another lightweight clear lumber needs to be looked into. 🌲🛩️ ,, (⁠☞ﾟ⁠∀ﾟ⁠)⁠☞👍ԅ⁠(⁠ ͒⁠ ⁠۝ ͒⁠ ⁠)⁠ᕤ

[@floydc3664]

Now I can straighten all my homedepot lumber. Great tip

[@zandatsu_cooks]

Underrated sir

[@lessthanahome]

What's the point? It's still going to crack and split a year later 😂

[@collincorley7737]

Doing this can be tricky

[@roseholley671]

😂😂😂😂😂❤

[@0The_Farlander0]

Honestly I love it. It's one of those useless items that just don't look right when you see it and you have to talk about it. Leave it on top of whatever other wood stuff you use just to throw people off wondering how it happened

[@bookle5829]

it's the best conversation starter

[@caravanrose]

Ah ha... I see you already answered my next logical question.. WHY?

[@bookle5829]

@@caravanrose why not lol

[@danwojcik5997]

I feel the same way... I also to take it to more absurd to stain it and sand it prior to the bend

[@PolishBigfootCircle11]

It would make a great charcuterie board!

[@DrAnderson1]

I’m kind of surprised by some of the more negative comments here. I understand that this isn’t something that will be done on a regular basis, and I’m sure it is more time consuming than most people are willing to commit, but I think it’s beautiful & would add a special focal point to demonstrate the level of artistic craftsmanship dedicated to whatever piece it’s used for. I like it. It’s nice to know that it’s possible, and that with a little bit of trial & error, I might be able to get it right. Thank you for taking the time to quickly walk us through your process, it’s fascinating!

[@benjaminhayward5921]

I asked for a shelf, and got sorcery instead.

[@notanetbanger]

Imma be real with you. I can't think of a situation in which I'll ever need to bend wood like that

[@jonathanallen4169]

The only real reason you need to bend like that is purely artistic

[@masterimbecile]

@infiniteshoeblack She’s cousin of Gunna. Imma and Gunna are busy people and always doing stuff.

[@gilbertmartinez5559]

Yo “imma”…. Nobody cares what you think 🥸

[@jesmondo5785]

​@infiniteshoeblackThe world's most famous wood bender, Imma Bendwood. The classic movie "The Last Woodbender" was the story of his life. Gripping stuff.

[@jesmondo5785]

@infiniteshoeblack seems farfetched, imma stick with my theory

[@b.j.]

This makes me so uncomfortable. It's like trying to read a sign or paper in a dream. My brain knows it's a piece of wood, but for some reason it simply doesn't register. I love it.

[@dogandcat3672]

Glass is also surprisingly flexible when very thin and moves like plastic! Also can wobble

[@AliceDiableaux]

Same I'm kinda grossed out by it even though it's also fascinating lol. It's like one of those people with hyperflexible joints that can bend their fingers super far. You realize theoretically nothing's wrong but it doesn't feel that way.

[@samuelromero5786]

I read in my dreams sometimes lmfao

[@pumpjackmcgee4267]

Just think of it was very, very, very thick paper.

[@dragnyss7221]

Wait until you see how people actually bend wood and not this.

[@benjaminmoulden7829]

"Yes new apprentice, go to the store and fetch a board folder. We need it asap" *gestures to folded board.*

[@robertpaulson3650]

Once had a new guy quit after this.. Sent him to get arc starter. (welding/incinerators) I sent him to tool guy, he sends him to maintenance shop, foreman of another company overhears it, send him out to his work trailer. Everyone playing along without communication or dropping the ball. Couldn’t have lictured it going this long. No luck so far for him, but he was persistent. Lunch time, he goes and wakes up my foreman and asked him.. Not a good idea. He blew up on him, “they’re fucking with you, moron!” We got chewed out, he never showed back up for his next shift, on the road work mind you, he left and drove something like six hours home. Felt bad, I liked the guy, had high hopes for him. Whoops! “gestures to folded board” Had me fucking dying, thx for reminding of that fun old prank.

[@sixstringedthing]

​@@robertpaulson3650 A half-day snipe hunt does seem a little bit excessive, I've actually got respect for the guy for saying "fuck these dickheads, I'm outta here". Still a funny anecdote though.

[@the0eldest]

@@robertpaulson3650 The problem is single child families. Way to many people out there that don't understand some level of being fucked with is a sign of the formation of close bonds.

[@kimspence-jones4765]

@@sixstringedthingNaa, a sense of humour is key to surviving in the workplace, and enjoying your work. I think this firm was well shot of the guy. Loads of other games like this… send the noob for a long weight (and the storeman will give him… a long wait). My parents’ dental school used to send the noobs off in search of a rubber horn mallet. (‘Sorry, not got one in stock, you’ll have to make do with an ordinary horn mallet’). My great grandfather once sent his wife to buy two nipples and a pricker for his Primus stove. Etc…

[@sixstringedthing]

@@kimspence-jones4765 Yeah, I copped a bit of the apprentice/FNG hazing on some sites too, but not to the extent that I wasted half a day standing around being messed with. Gotta be a bit careful about that kind of thing these days or you'll find yourself on the wrong end of a workplace harrassment lawsuit...

[@davisburnside9609]

That came out gorgeous

[@TriebsOutdoors]

No it didnt... the fold up close is hideous.

[@BobRossCat]

I feel like this would be an art piece in a museum and the meaning behind it would be something like “Even if it seems impossible, people can always change with enough effort” or something like that lmao

[@bulldawg71199]

😂

[@karnyt5843]

Username checks out 😂

[@uberdash007]

You are 100% right

[@chrisdavis5967]

I'll forever be looking forward to the opportunity to use this technique.

[@CeeJayThe13th]

I saw the thumbnail without even being able to see the creator and still automatically thought, "What's Josh up to now?" 😂

[@Jkcreswell]

Same!

[@Vincent-ck1un]

I'd probably ad wood glue with saw dust in the gaps to smooth the side.. because you can see it from the side a bit and for high end woodworking pieces its the kind of thing you need to think and do to be able to sell it a high price

[@abydosianchulac2]

That's why he used the tapered bit, presumably, so the wedges will close up cleanly without gaps when the curve dries. Might need some wood filler for the seams at that point, but that's it.

[@SlickArmor]

​@@abydosianchulac2wood filler sometimes shrinks or takes on the stain differently making it show up and drawing your eye to it.

[@nighthunter3039]

​@@abydosianchulac2he could have done it with out cutting it at all though. If you hoil it enough wood gets extremely flexible.

[@johnburns2940]

Excellent dude! This opens up a world of possibilities ❤

[@Duck_side]

It's honestly ugly. He didn't show the fold, it's not pretty. Normally, to do this you start with a soft wood then steam it for a long time, gently shape it, then steam it some more, shape it some more, until it's taken on its final shape, after which you then need to kiln dry it again Cutting it like this is the DIY method, but it has zero strength and looks god awful from the side

[@MusicAccount0102]

Without seeing the work behind it, this makes wood look edible

[@xxxCrackerJack501xxx]

That's pretty gorgeous, I can imagine some great designs using that technique

[@goiliath9s496]

Just imagine dropping that in a medieval carpentry shop and watching what happens

[@oshkiv4684]

They had saws and water back then, they could have easily done this aswell

[@goiliath9s496]

@@oshkiv4684 cool and that doesnt mean they did or knew how too afaik wood bending like this (basket weaving has been a thing for millenias) didnt come about until the 20th century id be happy to be proven wrong though

[@elusivemite]

​@@goiliath9s496 lol. Are you for real. Steam bending of wood has been used for a very long time. Don't see many square boats mate.

[@goiliath9s496]

@@elusivemite man I made a joke a month ago and your goofy ass is like ahctually 🤓

[@edlomonaco]

They would have laughed and said "hold my mead!"

[@Project-dr8gw]

So glad someone finally posted this I've searched everywhere for how to safely fold wood 🤔 it's an absolute necessity these days

[@Pickswitch]

I need a chair that fits in my pocket.

[@eagle3351]

I know right. I can't get wood in my pocket without folding it.

[@Project-dr8gw]

@@RecreationalNuke fr 🤣

[@jmccormick1490]

Finally, i can transfer 16" foot 2x4s in the trunk of my honda.

[@Project-dr8gw]

It's a Christmas miracle!!

[@DireWolfForge]

This is the content I come here for! Well done, man.

[@Seraph.G]

I've done this on a laser cutter but never seen it done by hand, very cool!

[@kuzadupa185]

Wow... this would be a great idea for a table. A wooden table made from these boards BUT the ends are bent downwards and in, so the edges of the table are smooth and curved

[@ExpensiveLiquid]

You should make a folded banner that looks like cloth and write something on the front. I'd buy the hell out of that.

[@acerjuglans383]

Hmmm, thanks for the idea.

[@LongWindedUsername]

The end result is stunning.

[@kiseichuuyu]

Looks like a surrealist art piece. 10/10 👌❤️❤️❤️

[@thegoodfight365]

I'd like to know what type of angle gauge that is you used. Thanks for sharing your work 👍🏿

[@trump45and2zig-zags]

Got to try that for a sign in our new shop!

[@alphadawg81]

I call shenanigans!

[@rottenmeat5934]

I like that mat. Looks really useful.

[@ildar-talipov]

Очень нужная деревяшка получилась!👍

[@asturias7919]

What’s the router bit you’re using? Bonus points for affiliate link.

[@acerjuglans383]

Looks like a tapered ballnose endmill. Amazon, Freud router bits.

[@RetirementFund750]

This is awesome. I think it would be cool if you would’ve stained one side a different color or shade so it would show the bend more and not just blend together.

[@uberdash007]

You are a creative thinker

[@cyphertube3879]

Now I’ve learned a new technique towards my carpentry skills. Thank you!

[@canileaveitblank1476]

First, thank you, for no music! Also, that piece is beautiful. ❤

[@DaLoveDonkey69420]

Make some breast cancer awareness shaped ones and paint them pink. Thats a wild idea! I used to rock a pink mohawk for breast cancer awareness in October when I owned my own business (before I lost it to the covid economy so working for Corp again i can't anymore).

[@Malyscajones]

Gorgeous

[@krystaleverett5197]

This looks so cool and it turned out beautifully!!

[@kavorka8855]

So beautiful! So awesome!

[@ZeldaplusSmallville]

Cool, what router bit is that?

[@craftsmanwoodturner]

Following...

[@acerjuglans383]

Looks like a tapered ballnose endmill.

[@amosbackstrom5366]

Does it last more than a season or crack right up?

[@Dollaz11221]

When he started the cuts I was like “you mean how to bend wood?!?” And then he folded it!!!😳😮🥴😂😂😂

[@yalexisrodriguez4555]

I’m not sure how I thought wood could or would be folded and honestly, I’m not disappointed.

[@jerryseinfeld6283]

They say Jesus was a carpenter... 👀👀

[@SupremeShuckle]

Who says that other than white people that think Jesus was white

[@expatmoose]

He was, just this guy’s waaaaay better

[@JorgeHeidenreich]

​@@expatmoosenadie es mejor que quién CREÓ la madera...

[@expatmoose]

@@JorgeHeidenreichit’s a figure of speech in English

[@theoriginalmonstermaker]

​@@JorgeHeidenreichwhen did Jesus ever create wood? He's just that spoiled kid raised by rich parents everyone knows. Sapping credit from the work of his father... if you believe the fairytale.

[@hobosorcerer]

This man just casted the spell Warp Wood without using magic

[@5H4TT3R3D]

It's so cool- really beautiful as an artpiece.

[@MissTammy]

Thank you for sharing this incredible woodworking technique! It's absolutely rare and can be applied in so many versatile ways. I am grateful for coming across this video; it's not only inspirational and informative but also presented in a short n sweet manner, unlike my message lol A technique that will come in very handy! it has left a lasting impact on me. Sending lots of love from Canada

[@daneking1209]

Fun fact: A man once bent a piece of wood just like that without cutting it and only using his toes. That man’s name was Chuck Norris.

[@IsaKocoglu]

Correction: Chuck Norris only used his eyes.

[@Whiskey-XXX]

Right after he came back from a feminist march… with fresh made sandwiches.

[@xl000]

I'm just curious. How old exactly are you @daneking1209 ? Chuck Norris facts have been out of fashion since the early 2000's..

[@IsaKocoglu]

@@xl000 going by@daneking1209’s comment, barely old enough to know they existed and definitely young enough to not know how to use them… or he could be drunk when he made that comment. Probably drunk.

[@fk6536]

@@IsaKocoglu to look at the board angrily and make it fold itself up?

[@michaeldebenedetto4315]

What was that locking angle square called?

[@jwright4222]

Me too. I would guess it's called what you called it 👍

[@dawson8325]

I also want an answer to this

[@JamesBond-oc4gm]

Its a type of bevel square

[@dawson8325]

@@JamesBond-oc4gm Any markings on it? It's pretty unique, can't find anything similar.

[@JamesBond-oc4gm]

@@dawson8325 Google bevel Square Or angle finder

[@thirdearthsurf]

Very cool man! As I’ve watched this video many times I’ve come to the conclusion that, there is a way to make that bend seamless without the tapered router bit Kerf marks… don’t get me wrong brother, this is epic! You’ve inspired me to take what I’ve learned from your video and take it a step further.

[@JoshWrightWoodworking]

a normal saw kerf would work but would leave triangle shaped gaps when folded. This tapered bit leaves no gaps.

[@acerjuglans383]

You could build a steam chamber and bend the wood. No cutting or kerfs involved.

[@hamishadamson4628]

​@@acerjuglans383No way streaming would allow that tight of a fold.

[@MrDumonic]

That would be awesome table leg idea

[@jennabarton433]

The heck is that router bit!?

[@amaiaamaiaa]

is it a cnc bit?

[@jennabarton433]

@@amaiaamaiaa ahh yeah probably 👍

[@stuartdunc100]

^this

[@JoshWrightWoodworking]

Someone already said it, but yeah, it's a 15-degree carving bit usually used for the CNC

[@macp349]

​@@JoshWrightWoodworkingnice! Thanks!

[@29lookingood]

Witchcraft 😯🤣

[@dawabbitt3079]

Awesome woodworking short! I'll have to share this!

[@bigamigo4863]

Every kid in high school learnt to fold wood like a Japanese grant master

[@jameslh8029]

Purpose?

[@JoshWrightWoodworking]

To fold wood

[@jameslh8029]

@JoshWrightWoodworking still not describing the purpose for folding the wood...

[@franklinriley9377]

He was just showing a method for folding wood. Now you can find a way to make something using the same method.

[@acerjuglans383]

​@@jameslh8029What's the purpose of anything?

[@3xcelsi0r10]

Can we all appreciate the calming rain in the background?

[@RichardBronosky]

I'm going to incorporate this into a project. It's going to be a sleeper feature. You think you appreciate the piece, then you go WTF!

[@lourias]

What a nifty idea!!!! Could be used to craft all sorts of letters!

[@Ron-vl9xu]

Amazing!

[@bkallday2998]

Gotta admit‼️ This is Impressive‼️💯👍🏼

[@tylerdesautels1857]

Craftsmanship left the chat on that one

[@Where_is_Waldo]

"You can't bend a wooden door." "You know that and I know that, but this door looks pretty stupid."

[@CatalinaThePirate]

🤨 Okay... Whaddya gonna do with it, now? 🤔 😄😉 Kidding, I love it. 😁

[@jco8966]

Guau. Preciosa técnica. Veo mucho potencial ahí

[@TDuySculptures]

Amazing woodworking skill!

[@SimpleVisionVideos]

I can see this as part of a surrealist art installation

[@brojack3571]

The most ancient way is, just boiling it in hot water

[@vacafuega]

I kinda love this 😂 Nice stain at the end, really makes it come to life

[@ShredPile]

10 out of 10, A+++. Beautiful.

[@McHagis1234]

Getting some real “how to draw an owl” vibes from this

[@cheeri790]

Beautiful ❤

[@B-vn6rh]

It would be awesome to do a wood flag using this technique!

[@somename371]

This is actually so cool!

[@amfq]

ngl a lot of people are joking about this piece being useless but the technique has all kinds of potential use in decor for non traditional, organic shapes and bends made of wood. im imagining a really cool footrest made from interlocking folded boards or something and it could be cool as shit

[@specialkayah]

Would you recommend placing wood glue in the cracks and remaining surface area before folding to ensure stability?

[@lotuscampbell8660]

my question is can you see where you routed it out on the sides? thanks!

[@danhorrigan3988]

Way cool, what is the width of the cut vs material thickness? As the inside of the bend is hidden, do you believe that over time that area will age less gracefully?

[@Kuchenwurst]

The other side of the bend, the one we don't get shown in this video, will always look a bit crappy, sadly. Even without aging.

[@dposting2941]

Ha! I did this instinctively to bend plywood when i made a turret for my neices playhouse, but i just used a circ saw. Nice to know it's a legit technique!

[@rad5.8fox7]

That is just plain frigging cool.

[@Rainaman-]

Very clean!

[@confusedbird6787]

Great, now I NEED to see someone make origami with wood

[@autumnstoptwo]

i love this. i would love a chair made of folded wood or a really cool wall piece

[@graycolour]

Dope, love it… what brand is that adjustable protector saw guide?

[@tristanconger888]

A nice proof of concept I completely forgot I could steam wood ❤

[@ReformationRamblings]

I thought this would be “How to make wood look like it’s been folded” but son of a gun. He actually folded wood.

[@PintuMahakul]

👍wood folding is extremely beautiful work you have trickfully done. We highly appreciate your effort and time.

[@enreda260]

Amazing and helpful idea thanks.

[@GT0NY]

Cool! The result looks mysterious

[@chargedpanic5979]

The youtube algorithm has decided wood working is my new thing

[@UpGradeWithYah]

Gotta build something amazing 😮 can’t wait to try this on a project

[@muhammetislambedirbeyoglu3135]

this is very beautiful, next level design...

[@wideawake6501]

So clever ❤

[@johnbelwell2461]

Guy on youtube: Folds wood Brain: It's a towel

[@ChaosGamer93]

Some of the salty comments are just hilarious..... appreciate the craftsmanship of the man

[@artbookgaming]

That's so cool! As someone who has an interest in furniture design, I do wonder how that affects the wood's strength and durability. A table and chair set made with such sharp bent wood would look gorgeous and any strength loss could probably be helped with dowels and epoxy.

[@trump45and2zig-zags]

Never seen that bit before! Not a wood worker very often either lol nifty lil trick there bud

[@Scott_C]

Looks nice. How would this work for a functional project ?

[@acerjuglans383]

Any way YOU want it to.

[@ciberbri59]

Wow. What a great design element. I can’t wait to see where you go next with this!