I've mastered Kerf Bending and am ready to face the Fire Lord.
@Dasdutt2 жыл бұрын
Joke level: Master
@xingleihu2 жыл бұрын
lmao!
@HelenMcAllister-yk3bx8 ай бұрын
Avatar kerf deep cut 😂
@dalirose90656 ай бұрын
I’m not Toph! I’m MELON LORD!
@twodummiesdogaming3 ай бұрын
This was funnier than it should have been
@jonreyes7271Ай бұрын
Good video! In my own tests using the common 'kerf spacing calculator', I've personally found that the recommendations don't really lead to nice curves (my test was on plywood) and results in more angle-based polygons rather than smooth curves. After watching this video and seeing how close the cuts were, I just did another test doing 10mm centres (3.175 (1/8) kerfs) on MDF with 2mm material left and it worked like a dream! Moral of the story: have fun with some trial and error and it'll pay off!
@user-sb3wh3dd4v2 жыл бұрын
These are all good practices. I have only two things to add. When filling the kerfs, add sawdust to the glue. I've built a few custom bars for homes and businesses using that technique. It's significantly stronger than glue alone. In some projects for watercraft, I've also applied a waterproof membrane on the kerf-side AFTER the curve is set. Waterproof epoxy does a good job bonding to both surfaces. The membrane provides greater rigidity and dimensional stability. Squeeze out can be scraped off and spread around the edges to provide even more waterproofing. Lastly, the EPOXY plus "tape-well" method suggested by julesy44 works very well!. I do that with standard marine grade epoxies for any project that lives near moisture.
@TalencioJamaican2 жыл бұрын
This guy is to Carpentry, as Chris Fix is to Car Fixes!!! Two Legends on here who are fully transparent, honest and very detailed and easy to understand when teaching us on here. Aweseome!
@jennihenriikadollery38003 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your brilliant demonstrations and advice! I dreamt about becoming a carpenter but ended up studying something else. Finally at the tender age of 32 I'm purchasing some proper tools to work on my flat renovation and find it really hard to get proper service and advice because I am a woman. It is so frustrating to not know what you don't know! Your videos have really got me to a safe start with power tools and cutting, I cannot sing your high praises enough for the educational content you provide!
@g-dog1002 жыл бұрын
Glad to see you breaking gender stereotypes! Go girl ! Create safety and enjoy the joy of woodworking!!
@eleninikolaraki8915 Жыл бұрын
Thumbs up and keep going! Making something is massively satisfying and you are not alone!
@zeldagoblin7 ай бұрын
I'm a 48yo music teacher. I do everything in my home, barring major electrics. My husband and I bought a house of horrors which needed much more work than we knew. We had no budget for a renovation project, so in the end I've spent the last two years researching and renovating myself. It's almost done, I've just laid laminate flooring in the downstairs and it's gone really beautifully. I'm about to build an en suite wet room upstairs, too. Well done on joining the girl DIYer club!
@goodcitizen37804 жыл бұрын
I don't watch a lot of this kind of video but whenever I watch one of yours I really appreciate how well they are made, your demeanor, and how informative and concise you are. Thank you.
@1lukigurl14 күн бұрын
Excellent overview! I'm grateful! I was looking for something relatively straight forward and I found it! I have no tools, so I was also appreciative of the idea to use the square with a skill saw! Those two tools I DO have!
@lennytheleopard3 ай бұрын
I found your advice "always test on scrap" invaluable. Much thanks.
@rich47383 жыл бұрын
Best video on kerf bending wood that I've found. As a bonus it provides options for utilising everyday tools as opposed to workshops kitted out with $$$$$ worth kit
@HardHeadMilitary3 жыл бұрын
I just used this on a job turning a cattle trailer into a mobile bartending business. Excellent demonstration and explanation. Thank you!
@HardHeadMilitary2 жыл бұрын
@@keithmarlowe5569 no sir. It was a client. It turned out really nice. Im not sure if the clien was successful, but it sounded as if she had solid clientel (weddings/rodeos and events) Houston area
@bruceintas3 жыл бұрын
Excellent tutorial. For those interested I used it treated timbers for garden edging, bent timber retaining walls (very time consuming), pizza oven bases with thick concrete sheet on top, endless possibilities.
@danstrickland95212 жыл бұрын
the first video I watched led me to the second and was exactly what I wanted to make rounded corners for our hot tub repair. Once again.... so helpful! Thanks.
@paradoxdea2 жыл бұрын
I love you man. I'm more confident in doing woodworking projects. Thank you & bless you!!
@mikery23163 жыл бұрын
You consistently produce videos of the highest quality. Your explanations are clear and logical. Everything is well thought out and well organized, with no wasted time. Thank you for all you have taught me.
@MichaelAlm4 жыл бұрын
This was super helpful, thanks Ethan!
@TheHonestCarpenter4 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome, thanks for watching!
@erwinteriifaotua8424 жыл бұрын
Thanks you for your advice.
@erwinteriifaotua8424 жыл бұрын
I have a question i would like to make a curf 90 degree with a mdf , is it simple or hard top make it?
@michaelgrant48553 жыл бұрын
@@TheHonestCarpenter and the case will not have any effect
@TheHandystanley3 жыл бұрын
I remember going to kerf bending demo with my dad back in the mid 1960's watching it be done on a radial arm saw. Have never forgotten that memory. Thank you for your points.
@roymayh38192 жыл бұрын
Simple, quick, effective, love the channel, super educational.
@vikassm3 жыл бұрын
Awesome. The point about moisture is especially useful! Moisture not only helps keep the last layer intact, but wood glue flows much better on wet wood. Use a generous amount of table salt in the water to prevent mold/rot. Works better than any chemical fungicide.
@Gowood2020-ne6rx2 ай бұрын
Thank you for teaching us
@sufferedenuf4 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. I did not have the confidence to attempt a project until I watched this video! Thank you. I think I can build a curve backed seat for a boat now.
@HardGrader3 жыл бұрын
For maximum durability, temporarily turn the kerfs into "wells" by covering the bottom end with duct tape. Then fill these voids with low-viscosity epoxy, instead of wood glue. Remove tape after epoxy sets up and mill/sand/finish. Flowing epoxy will additionally impregnate the pores of certain hardwoods, such as hickory, creating a super-strong structure.
@TheHonestCarpenter3 жыл бұрын
Good tip, julesy!
@ragcell3 жыл бұрын
Everyone (should) know that hot water or steam is more effective than room temperature water. On trick I sometimes use is to spritz the outside bend, then use a heat gun (or hair dryer?) to simulate heated water. This provides some quick and dirty - and safer - flexibility to kerf-cut projects: the wood is less prone to splitting or cracking / breaking. Nice video…
@stevepethel68432 жыл бұрын
The groove is the kerf solution...love it
@teresachesnut24194 жыл бұрын
Ratchet tie downs help you hold curves quickly
@badceli78063 жыл бұрын
you're so good at explaining!! I'm an art student and this really helped answer some questions I had, just subbed:)
@alangrant52787 ай бұрын
I recently made an ice box fish bin under the floor of our boat using 2mm (5/64”) aluminium and used kerfs for the stringy bends maybe 1/2 mm deep using a circular saw and a clamped straight edge for a gate. Its was still hard to bend but the bend was crisp. Considering we are working it all out as we go it’s a nice result. Kerf is my new word for the week
@edover504 жыл бұрын
Super good content Ethan! The most satisfying Kerf job I ever did was baseboard mouldings around rounded drywall. corners. This is a skill few know about and you did a fantastic job laying it out. I’ll have to check out those kerf calculators, never new they existed and a reason why everybody learns from your videos.
@jaredtrachtenberg3443 Жыл бұрын
I was able to get 5.5 inch tall mdf baseboard installed around a round wall with your tips. Thanks!
@TheHonestCarpenter Жыл бұрын
Awesome, Jared! 😄
@shellianne57673 жыл бұрын
I feel I can actually do this. Thanks.
@danielhickman93513 жыл бұрын
Great informative video! I have been a carpenter for over 30 years and this is exactly how I thought I could do this. I was considering putting down a layer of fiberglass over the kerfs for added structure. Thanks!! :) :)
@Italanon Жыл бұрын
I’ve just tried this out as a test on a piece of 70mm treated timber. 45° over 1m. Worked quite well. I just need to figure out how to clamp when glued. Until that’s done it’s a bit awkward to verify how cose to the angle I am. Will be easier for the ‘real’ piece as it will be much longer even if curving over the same distance. If I’m a few degrees out I can add a couple of extra slots. I used that web site you linked to get measurements. Excellent.
@rafasimsim2 жыл бұрын
Your tips were very useful. Thanks for sharing them!! 👏 👏 👏
@rickeymedlin67312 жыл бұрын
Just what I was looking for.... Thanks
@waffi974 жыл бұрын
You are the best I am from Saudi Arabia thanks for everything
@jefff61673 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all of the great content you create.
@g-dog1002 жыл бұрын
Excellent info! Thanks for giving me the confidence to jump into the kerf bending world!!!
@defonotmario5 ай бұрын
Super helpful, thanks!
@markkey44163 жыл бұрын
Gotta love the down to earth help for amateurs like me, got so much help from your kerfing video, thanks a lot Ethan!
@robertmullins92313 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your knowledge; you are a good man
@MicBergsma3 жыл бұрын
Awesome I am glad I found this video!
@TheEhssan02 жыл бұрын
The website which you said for kerft was wonderful, thanks
@DominicPannell4 жыл бұрын
Great vid, thank you - don't know why it only just appeared on my KZbin list, but your info is really useful (always is).
@TheHonestCarpenter4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Dominic! I appreciate you watching!
@voragonema4 жыл бұрын
Great description and explanations, thanks!
@ferraezeq Жыл бұрын
Love your shirt! Thanks for the tips, they're really useful
@onepercentile2 жыл бұрын
Dude, you're so organized and procedural, it's awesome. I love your videos and all that honesty. Regarding the kerf bending, some guys are using CNC 6.2 degree spiral taper bits in their routers to make the kerf glue-ups stronger. I can't imagine the corners on standard kerf cuts would provide much strength without a stringer or edge banding to lock it in place. Bending plywood opens up a ton of possibilities however and I can't wait to make a round chair and curvy furnitures.
@pamelanewcomb6583 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so so easy to do thank u
@tracywheeler12273 жыл бұрын
Wow, Cool Tip !! Learn something new everyday .
@danielonyango30763 жыл бұрын
Ethan James, thanks for the enlightenment,,, it's clearer now to me.
@khanstitution4 жыл бұрын
Super helpful! Your way of explaining the steps is clear and easy to follow.
@ehudgavron90863 жыл бұрын
Ethan - echoing another comment... you posted this May 2020 but I just saw it Jan 13 2021! Awesome info... well presented... and thank you :)
@sunnywithpuddles2 жыл бұрын
Just watched a few kerf-bending videos. Yours was great, thanks for such a complete video. Honestly, I trust your carpentry tips. Subscribing.
@TheHonestCarpenter2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, CHRIS!
@ikidambi3 жыл бұрын
Just what i needed. Very helpful. Thank you!
@robertpearson8798 Жыл бұрын
I just want to add that two thinner kerf-cut pieces glued back to back over a form works well too, giving a smooth surface finish on both faces of the curve.
@pcpjames3 жыл бұрын
I TRUST YOU YOU’RE A CARPENTER. THANK YOU
@mikedisimile24783 жыл бұрын
Great job explaining everything thank you
@robertrivera99568 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video.
@markduggan34513 жыл бұрын
I really want to give this a go.
@BhayiCetywa-lo6jq Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much sir
@yvonnedavis13633 жыл бұрын
U r like a big brother to me thanks alot
@Normal18554 жыл бұрын
I'm going to try something this week.
@matthewmarler97197 ай бұрын
Great information. 👍 Thanks
@saraschlosser8143 жыл бұрын
Awesome thank you!! This was so clear. I’m wanting to build a mounted wall hammock for my kitten. I am not confident at all in the durability of the ones for sale online, they’re made with cardboard for petes sake!! Lol!! Or some of them are 2 wood poles that fabric is looped around with no knobs on the end of holes, so the fabric could eventually slide off!! I think I’ll kerf bend a piece of wood & set some fluffy fabric on it. Buuuut I’m not sure how I’ll fasten it into the wall. Maybe I could make the slots wider at the ends so I can screw separate wood pieces underneath the kerfed woods ends, & then mount those underneath wood pieces to the wall!
@sdkid60593 жыл бұрын
Cool video, thanks; I have some leftover scraps to give this a go on. Don't know what I'll make out of it, but it's cool knowledge to know. Seen it before, but the way you explained it made it makes sense along with video descriptions.
@chrisb50863 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thanks very much.
@worldwideteambasscatdownri69633 жыл бұрын
Titebond III & skillsaw are my kerf tools.
@chrisfrate3 жыл бұрын
Great video buddy. I’ve always had a decent idea about this but you answered a lot of questions that I didn’t even know that I had. 👍👍👍Thanks again.
@ddiddi83614 жыл бұрын
thank you from Dubai . v good video it helped me in my home Deco .
@TheHonestCarpenter4 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome, DDI! Happy to hear from Dubai 😄
@tylerdass-herod32532 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@kentgallaway45292 жыл бұрын
good job
@David.M.2 жыл бұрын
Thanks James? I have been calling you James for the last couple of years, and I just paid attention to your ending that your name is actually Ethan James! I guess it is the price you pay for having two first names. This is great advice. I have never tried kerf bending nor needed it for a project, but I plan on trying it for fun.
@TheHonestCarpenter2 жыл бұрын
I’ve actually got there first names, David-Ethan Daniel James! I’m used to the confusion by now 😆
@hughtempleton86403 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing.
@DIYAudioGuy4 жыл бұрын
This is a handy trick for ports in subwoofer enclosures. We typically use wood glue, then reinforce with fiberglass to make sure it is air tight.
@burgbuilds3 жыл бұрын
This is just what I needed thank for the content dawg ❤️
@lennytheleopard4 ай бұрын
Thanks
@glendehaan80104 жыл бұрын
Very well presented. Thank you!
@asimali-dw8qc Жыл бұрын
awesome idea thanks
@murielprunier52362 жыл бұрын
MERCI POUR LA VIDEO
@practicallyIndependent4 жыл бұрын
I love this! I am going to try this. I have a feeling I found a new addiction!
@kentharris74274 жыл бұрын
I'm getting a CNC Router next month and will try this technique. What I am attempting to make is a triangle that would be more like a120 degree bend instead of 90.
@travisandrews41814 жыл бұрын
Cool needed info for my next project Thanks
@Chidori2803 Жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
@pimc1724 жыл бұрын
What a great video! Wish i had a project to do that required kerf bending!
@albertmedillo86223 жыл бұрын
GodBless you :)
@jaesedin4 жыл бұрын
Just found your channel when I’m about to start making window liners for my boat. Also took a look at the kerf calculator. Can you explain what the curve sweep angle is? Great video, clearly explained and really useful. Thanks
@sanderd173 жыл бұрын
Determining the number of cuts can be quite easy if you draw your bend like you want it (on a piece of paper, or even where it needs to go afterwards). Then you can measure the outside length and the inside length with a tailor meter, or calculate it based on the radius. The difference between the inside and the outside length is the total amount of material you need to get removed. Divide it by the width of the kerf, and you have the number of kerfs.
@tomseering49403 жыл бұрын
I've used kerf cutting lots in my years. I do have a question for you. I'm a custom cabinet builder and build curved compound hoods. Hard to ask actual question without sending a picture. If I can send a pic somehow I'd love to hear your thoughts on an easier method than I'm using. Great video by the way.
@kikojohnson20943 жыл бұрын
Great video!!!!
@juanjimeneztorres79973 жыл бұрын
I use to do that , while working on concrete forming.
@rogersylvester61272 жыл бұрын
SUPERB
@brushbros3 жыл бұрын
Well if it only takes a saw and a piece of wood I have both. hahaha Great vid.
@ferdinandpunzalan62243 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir. God bless i hope help me more..
@jamesphillips11753 жыл бұрын
Love Lumber core materials
@Doingmabestlife4 жыл бұрын
Great vid, thanks
@nguyendaniel96443 жыл бұрын
thanks for sharre
@jackinthebox-mom51613 жыл бұрын
Love your video- very informative. Something I’d like to hear from you is how to use a Kerf bend calculator. Curve sweep angle is impossible to figure out.
@MatthewCornish3 жыл бұрын
It’s the change in direction from start to end of the curve. For example if you’re making a square frame but want a curve on each corner, your sweep angle is 90. Hope this helps.
@JayzeVo172 жыл бұрын
If you are making say trim for a half-round window, the angle is 180.
@EllieMoto6 күн бұрын
Given the detail you went into, I'm surprised you didn't mention any hack or trick to space out each cut.
@musiqclub97253 жыл бұрын
I was wondering!! I'm adding trim to my curved staircase for chair railing....
@victorgaladimawa6399 Жыл бұрын
thanks....
@Elavinrac4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@MindBodyMuse Жыл бұрын
Hi-It would be helpful to know the best ways to cut the spaces (wood stoppers?) I plan to try this using a sliding miter saw, since I don’t have a reliable table sled. If it’s not terribly important that the cuts are even…I guess I could just eye it? 👁️ 👁️