How to Quickly Kerf Bend Plywood and Solid Wood | Woodworking Coat Rack Project

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How to kerf bend both plywood and solid wood quickly and easily. Thanks to Dollar Shave Club for sponsoring. Go to DollarShaveClub.com/MakeSomething to get your first starter set for $5!
There are 3 common ways to bend wood; steam bending, bent lamination and the technique used in this video called kerf bending. Out of the three, kerf banding is in most cases the quickest and easiest method and doesn't require any special jigs. The process if fairly simple in which you make a series of kerfs in your wood spaced apart depending on your desired radius. The kerf is cut almost all the way through leaving a little more than a 1/16 skin (veneer) on top. This skin is thin enough to allow it to bend and can be held in place with glue. I prefer using polyurethane (Gorilla Glue) for this technique as it expands when it comes in contact with water filling the gap. This wood bending technique works with both plywood and solid wood. In this tutorial video we go over how many kerfs to cut, spacing and depth without getting into unnecessary math. I use the kerf bending technique to make a stylish coat rack and at the end of the video I'll go over some tips and tricks to get up bending wood with ease!
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@MakeSomething 3 года назад

Thanks for watching! I've make a playlist of my favorite woodworking projects: ru-vid.com/group/PLhqK_8dnaIW3V6a66AdyRI9DJUZwCSm83

@brucewilliamsstudio4932 Год назад

Very cool..... just what I needed.

@robertlong2661 4 года назад

I’ve seen kerf done in the past but something about this video made it look so much easier than I thought it was. You are an amazing woodworker but I really appreciate your ability to make things seem not so out of reach for beginners such as myself.

@roystoolbox5956 4 года назад

I've been meaning to recycle my old headboard that has a cool upholstery pattern for an entry-way bench. Gonna experiment with this wood bending option and and create an entry way bench and coat rack/key holder combo. Great projects and ideas as usual. Keep up the good work and continue *Making Things*...

@gumptionwoodworks4975 4 года назад

Great work! I will definitely try kerf bending now. They way you did it makes it seem much more obtainable when you dont have to really work out spacing before hand

@alberswoodworks8347 4 года назад

Really cool build David! This definitely got me thinking of new project ideas with kerf bending. Thank you for sharing!

@christofix 4 года назад

Very interesting to see how you made the curves! Great video as always David!

@sgsax 4 года назад

The kerf bending and gluing was my favorite part of the NES case build. Thanks for going into more detail on that here. Nice to see you experimenting with not-walnut on this one. 😁 Thanks for sharing!

@WillPemble 3 года назад

David! You are amazing, sir! I've spent most of my RU-vid time building backyard roller coasters. Now I'm about to convert my first Sprinter and hit the road #vanlife style to visit a great many theme parks. Your instruction and inspiration on Kerf Bending will make all the difference in my next project. #THANKYOU!

@MADHFE 4 года назад

Thanks so much, just about to start my first kerfed project - this has really given me the confidence to try a new tecnique.

@TheGrantAlexander 4 года назад

Nicely done and well explained. I tried doing this with red oak the other day (before your video came out of course, so I missed out on the tips/tricks) and it was too fragile. I ended up using baltic birch and it was much easier to bend. Thanks for sharing!

@raugust6786 4 года назад

Thanks for sharing, David! I do "human sized" woodworking primarily, but I am dabbling in 1/6th scale doll furniture. I tested out kerf bending on a 1/4" thick and 1/2" scrap cutting kerfs with my bandsaw (same Rikon one you have) and came out a with a decent bend. I'm thinking of using my scroll saw to make even finer and closer kerfs. Your video helped expand some possibilities for me. Thanks again!

@WorksbySolo 4 года назад

Some cool techniques! I want to build something with radius corners now!

@thefunkywrenchworkshop 4 года назад

Thank you, David! I've been stewing on a project for months and this video provided inspiration for a solution! - Louie

@raymondmcgee4491 4 года назад

Another excellent build👍🏾. This technique also works well with sheetrock.

@willemkossen 4 года назад

i love it. great technique. you explain it very well too. thanks!

@Bonezz024 4 года назад

Another great video! I love when you show us projects that most of us have the tools to make! Thanks for Sharing.

@scrub_nurse_1980 4 года назад

I think I'm going to try this technique on my crown moldings! Feeding wood diagonal isn't an easy task so I'll give kerfing a go. Thank you!

@joefelto940 11 месяцев назад

Love how clean and organized your shop is! Going to try this!

@FlippinRejects 4 года назад

Another great video. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and techniques. Keep up the great work.

@reforzar 4 года назад

Nothing else matters. This is beautiful. Great work and explanation.

@yinkadavies8403 4 года назад

I am so loving how it turned out! Thank yyyyooooouuuuu

@MeansWoodshop 4 года назад

Dude, this is an awesome piece! I loved everything about this video and the technique. I don’t really watch videos and see stuff that makes me wanna go out and try something right away, but I do with this. I’m not sure what, but now I know I gotta try it with something.

@mlubecke 4 года назад

Great video and project. Thank you David!

@pteddie6965 4 года назад

What a cool looking coat/key rack and what a creative idea!

@SkateEverythingProject 4 года назад

Awesome tutorial thanks so much for putting it together!

@jonnyshoestring9368 3 года назад

At last, I now have a shot at bending, uphill now I thought it was all steam but this brings it to the little shed ppl like myself where space is a premium as well as the weather inhibitor. 👍👍👍🏆 I'm signing on up on the strength of this 1 vid. Looking forward to learning a lot more!

@Stu_Louden 4 года назад

This project has a ton of inspiration built into it. Thanks 🍻

@billdiehl156 4 года назад

Loved the lesson and the project! Cannot Wait to get out to my shop so I can Be Safe, Have Fun, Stay Passionate aaaand Bend Something!!

@joshuatharpe9397 4 года назад

Beautiful piece! I really like the kerf cuts!

@toucanproductions2935 4 года назад

Great idea doing the sponsor read over the bandsaw footage, because full disclosure, as soon as you mentioned sponsor I double tapped my screen to skip, but realized that I would miss something if I kept on.

@jonwills4670 4 года назад

Thanks for sharing this technique! Love the T-shirt!

@BlackDogWoodwork 4 года назад

Thanks David. Coat rack turned out sweet.👍😎

@TimGels 4 года назад

Good video--thanks! I appreciate you elaborating on the technique you used for the game console.

@JohnBroglyofficial 4 года назад

Thanks sir ! this is the great idea for MDF board curve

@JK-jl1bf 3 года назад

I learned so much that I had no idea about wood and I love how modern this looks and it’s really quite easy with some patience and planning. Thank you. I very recently just got my first table saw and I’m learning everything that’s possible with that tool. Part of my searches into sleds and custom jigs, I landed here by complete chance. I was drawn in by the music, believe it or not. I really hate some of the stupid music people put in videos but the track you chose was engaging and not overpowering. The dollar shave club commercial was also super slick and the camera work was nice with the saw blade spinning in the background. The overall video was (for me) inspiring and I downloaded it to watch it again at work. I feel like some practical projects are way more valuable and hold more appeal than some super fancy thing that hardly gets any use. I can see how this video can also be a starter video for designers who want to break into modern furniture building. Thanks again and keep building cool stuff!

@plywoodworking 4 года назад

Great, thank you for share i will use this for my project

@high_fructose_corn_syrup 3 года назад

Oh my god.. the ideas and possibilities!!!! Ty!!!!

@enelgaragedemartincho 4 года назад

What a great project

@drg98125 3 года назад

Who disliked this? This is a great video for beginner word workers like me :) Thumbs up!!!

@markpatton7431 4 года назад

This is one of your best prettiest projects.

@Dreez76 4 года назад

I'm considering getting back into the business of building Hifi floorspeakers, and i am planning on using plywood and having the sides on each speaker enclosure slightly ovalshaped. 2-3 8" woofers, 1 6.5" mid and a hornloaded tweeter.

@valterleao6795 4 года назад

Adorei ver seu trabalho, quanta habilidade e criatividade!!! Obrigado por compartilhar comigo seus conhecimentos. Abraço aqui do Brasil 🇧🇷

@aaronsingh6496 4 года назад

Thanks for the guide n the website mentioned. Great info...👍👍

@edgarenmiami 2 года назад

That looks amazing!!! Gave me a better idea for my desk project. Thank you!

@ronaldharris6569 4 года назад

That's a pretty cool weekend project

@FredMcIntyre 4 года назад

Awesome job David! 😃👍🏻👊🏻 Thanks for the info!

@DigitalSwagg 4 года назад

Nominated for The 2019 Digital Swagg Player of the Year : 4:23 You ROCK Dude!

@UrbanSelfSufficiency 4 года назад

Simple video, but I learned a lot; thank you.

@tommywilliamson152 4 года назад

Thank you. I have a couple projects planned were this will possibly solve issues I was trying to figure out.

@dylanbennett3851 4 года назад

Wow what a great video man! Thanks for sharing! The coat rack came out beautifully brother! 👍🏻 keep the great ideas coming.

@jigarkhinchi3072 3 года назад

Awesome Idea, David. Thank you very very much.

@meowzic 3 года назад

Finally a useful video about bending wood. I've been wanting to add curved corners to cabinetry.

@BudionoSukses 4 года назад

cool project, as always

@MadeByMarylou 4 года назад

thanks for the great tips on this one! cool project

@dumpsterjerry3577 4 года назад

What 😮 that is the coolest thing I seen on YT today and I watched a lot past few hrs.

@felixcat9318 4 года назад

Thank you for this interesting, informative and entertaining video tutorial. Your presentation, narration, videography and sound were great and your tip to use the expanding Gorilla Glue was really useful.

@jennieanddavis 4 года назад

Thanks for doing a video on this technique! Always wanted to try it but didn't want to take the time to experiment with any client builds. We'll definitely use this in new designs going forward. I'll probably add a few dozen views to this video over the next few years 😂😂 Thanks, David!

@mattmac6546 4 года назад

You did a great job on that one David. Love it. Looks retro.

@quixoticjedi942 4 года назад

Cool, I learned something today, thanks!

@StuffUCanMake 4 года назад

This is a gorgeous project!

@ecrusch 4 года назад

Super cool project David, and the techniques you use and share with us area very handy to have in your back pocket! It's funny, I always find myself checking out your nice shop while watching the videos. I like to keep my shop neat ^ organized too. It just gets my mind in a better place and allows my work to flow a little more smoothly. (I'm guess three takes before the hat hit the hook and stayed at the end of the video...lol) Thank you again. I really enjoy your work and always learn something.

@eunicysiqueira5119 4 года назад

Amei sua dica ,muito legal , OBRIGADA

@sriramhande3643 3 года назад

Thank you sir I was searching for such solution for one of my project thank you soo much for sharing the information

@jatx5126 4 года назад

That looks fun to do, beginner here, will give it a try!!

@crafts_avenue 3 года назад

I am making something but you rock dude. just minutes ago I was looking for exactly this method and was wondering if it could be don with solid woods too? and you made it look so double that I'm astound. thank you a bunch you just made my day.

@CDeanhartman 4 года назад

Very neat and nice looking project!

@tooljunkie555 4 года назад

Was gonna ask about regular hard woods "like walnut" but u answered it.lol Thanks bro this is a cool idea and project 🍻💥

@OzGramcko 4 года назад

Man, I love your videos! very motivational! You inspire me when you say "make something" at the end of your videos! Keep making more videos (and music too), I wish you the best! Thank you!

@MakeSomething 4 года назад

Oh man, thank you!!

@ccccen 4 года назад

Darn good video and project, love the cuts and the rack ty.

@jakechovanec5372 4 года назад

Awesome project, keep em coming!

@lesliecruzado2793 4 года назад

Great content! I actually learned something today! Thanks!

@scud69er 4 года назад

This was a great build! Really nice idea.

@ModernHouseCabin 2 года назад

What an amazing tutorial, thanks for sharing 🔥

@byxtremez1831 4 года назад

Now this , this is amazing

@Bekim8310 4 года назад

One of the best videos you’ve made!

@roorattag 4 года назад

Awesome dude. Think I’ll have some experimenting done this weekend on woods I have in Mexico like Tornillo and Parota and see what happens.

@tomasguni680 4 года назад

has allways been a customer of dollar shave club their razors are so good..... Allways has a beard

@jmmichael188 3 года назад

excellent! just the video i was looking for!

@zx1701 4 года назад

Amazing! Thanks for sharing.

@johnniewhinery385 4 года назад

CHECKED IT...AWESOME BUILD

@DsHardWoodCreations 4 года назад

Beautiful piece

@jhenderson725 4 года назад

Im so impressed dude. I love!. I didnt know you could do this! I cant wait to make this some time. Happy subscriber!

@Downhaven 4 года назад

Awesome, thank you

@johnnydam5730 4 года назад

Great video David! I really enjoyed this style, with a “talking” tips segment and then a no-talking build segment where you apply the technique. I think this combination could be a really cool new style of videos for you, because you sure nailed it with this one!

@MakeSomething 4 года назад

Right on! Thank you John!

@CraigHollabaugh 4 года назад

Hey, thanks for showing this project, highlighting tips, focusing on specific techniques, mostly importantly editing content down and keeping the video short! Congrats on inspiring us viewers in exactly 10 minutes. Have a great day, now I'm off to make something.

@MakeSomething 4 года назад

Thanks Craig! Appreciate it!

@carold.7907 4 месяца назад

You make it look easy! Great video.

@ALI-TECH 4 года назад

Brilliant idea.

@Nlieberman 4 года назад

Awesome project!

@PaulMeyette 4 года назад

Awesome build David. Love it

@RussellRoefer 4 года назад

Still loving your content! Nice job on that kerf bend.

@David-xu3yk 4 года назад

I used this expanding glue once... let's just say I REALLY underestimated how much it expands! Lesson learned! Haha.

@MakeSomething 4 года назад

Hahaha!

@jmakes3745 4 года назад

Its a common misconception that you need water for PA glue to work, but all it acts as is an accelerant/ activator - If you're finding it is expanding too much, try without water!

@David-xu3yk 4 года назад

@@jmakes3745 good thinking! I'll try that next time I use this glue! Fingers crossed!

@ashishsogsun 4 года назад

Really nice technique and demonstration, I think for bending backwards you needed to make the grooves on opposite side. Loved it though! I am trying similar S shape bends myself...

@enriquetrincado9737 4 года назад

Muy útil video. Muchas gracias

@GrumpysWorkshop4 4 года назад

Always wanted to try this. Could make some great items

@bryancrawford3498 4 года назад

Thanks David

@timbarry5080 4 года назад

Thanks for the tips

@dscritter614 2 года назад

Amazing! Never even knew u could do that.

@aaronedw77 4 года назад

I would recommend using some of the sawdust to fill the kerf to fill and strengthen the bend. It is also possible to use a second kerfed section for the back, just remember outside bends will be longer than the inside so you need to account for that when cutting.