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Make Magical-Looking Furniture With Kerf Bend Wizard
- Woodworker and programmer Michael Schiebler has developed the Kerf Bend Wizard to assist in creating twisted and bent wood pieces.
- Kerf bending involves cutting material on the inside of wood to enable bending, and the Kerf Bend Wizard determines the amount and placement of wood to be removed for optimal bending.
- The tool accepts spline inputs and generates cut patterns tailored to achieve the desired bend, saving time and ensuring a strong final piece.
- It can work with both table saw blades and CNC/milling tools, allowing customization of kerf width and cut depth.
- The output is in DXF format for CNC use, with a clear table indicating cutting distances and sides for convenience.
- Kerf Bend Wizard can handle complex bends that require kerfing on both sides of the material.
- Michael developed this tool as part of his thesis project and offers an online version via GitHub for public use.
- While the web version may not remain ad-free or free of monetization in the future, an offline version is available for download.
- Kerf bending techniques are also applicable with laser cutters for those not using CNCs or table saws.
- Special thanks to Michael for sharing this innovative tool that bridges woodworking and programming.
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