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@VAXHeadroom
3 жыл бұрын
That Dura Grit stuff looks awesome!
@carltonwbrooks
3 жыл бұрын
I can supply you all the bent plywood you need. That is all 90% of the stores in my area carry. It's trying to unbend it to make a cabinet I have trouble with. It's like unraveling a DNA helix. (LOL)
@MichaelWilliams-in3iz
3 жыл бұрын
You must live in Rome Georgia 😂😂
@skf957
3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like you are here in the UK.
@gnarthdarkanen7464
3 жыл бұрын
Steam + Press = Shape you need. Plywood is a bit wonky for the glue they use. It tends to seal wood against the steam, but that's overcome by taking longer. Mostly, about an hour per inch (thick) will render wood bendable... longer and wetter softens it more. Some of my favorite plywood is cheap. It's wonderful for this because the hot steam causes the glue to give-way, and the wood separates. This lets you then bend the individual layers to "fill out" the curved piece as you wish... OR you can separately clean them, and then RE-steam to bend when you're ready. ;o)
@caneycreekwoodcarver
3 жыл бұрын
I have known that trick for years. You are correct on spacing the cuts. I messed up a lot of plywood trying to figure out the spacing. Of course that was preinternet. But this is a valuable thing to know if your just getting into woodworking.
@JaredFromSubway88
3 жыл бұрын
I hope your teaching someone what you've learned, the rest of us are stuck asking Google. Better than nothing but a far cry from what's needed to master a craft.
@caneycreekwoodcarver
3 жыл бұрын
@@JaredFromSubway88 if you use a thin curf table saw blade and follow the guide that James put in the video you won't go wrong. It also helps to put warm water on the plywood but not so much to cause it to swell or start to delamadate you should be good. But try on scrap wood first then when you feel good about it use the good stuff. Good luck hope it works for you. Peice out
@mikelownsbro2876
3 жыл бұрын
James, your videos are brilliant, I can’ watch them all day long! They are super informative and helpful to me as a DIY woodworker. I am currently renovating our family home, making all our furniture and kitchen. I’d just like to say thank you so much. Best regards, Mike (North-West Uk)
@neilpountney9414
3 жыл бұрын
I will never be great but I am a lot better than I would have been after watching your woodworking lessons. Thank you James
@olddawgdreaming5715
3 жыл бұрын
Lots of great information in this video James! Those cabinets really turned out great. Thanks for sharing with us, keep up the good work and videos. Fred 👍👍👍👍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@kahoycrafts
3 жыл бұрын
Looks great, didn't realize you could bend plywood that way.
@Offshoreorganbuilder
3 жыл бұрын
An interesting idea. Thanks! (Now to find a suitable project on which to use it ...)
@212caboose
3 жыл бұрын
EXCELLENT vid! Thanks for this! I always wondered if there was a kerf calculator- I never thought to do a search though... Then this vid pops up.
@cursplat
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, James.
@J.A.Smith2397
3 ай бұрын
Just rechecking, your my boy blue!
@MCsCreations
3 жыл бұрын
Really interesting process! Thanks a lot, dude! 😃 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
@rodmackinnon8497
3 жыл бұрын
Very honest presentation, love the body filler. Cheers.
@adama1294
3 жыл бұрын
This is why I love working with Baltic Birch. Its engineering grade wood and the ply you see is the ply you got, not vernier. Would a thin kerf blade work better with the bendable plywood?
@kevinboas6607
2 жыл бұрын
No matter the issue I’m having I can almost always guarantee there’s a stumpy nubs video addressing it. I also failed to consider the thickness of the top veneer. It’s counterintuitive to cut across the grain of the veneer but that solves and issue I’m having for sure.
@Richard-wk9le
3 жыл бұрын
Here a little hint- try using a Sonotube as in concrete pillar Sonotube apply a thin coat of penetrating epoxy to stiffen it up and as many plays of what ever you want till you get what you want just make the last layer the vernier of your choice.
@redred622
3 жыл бұрын
the part about the facets reminds me of 3D modeling
@georgedennis2719
3 жыл бұрын
Perfection is the enemy of progress
@Monkey80llx
3 жыл бұрын
Individual veneers laminated with a vacuum pump/bag would also be an option, perhaps?
@rodneybosch7290
3 жыл бұрын
I seen that before. But they never used body filler that was good idea. Could you used that on the top to?
@neeru7298
Жыл бұрын
Incredible
@robertbankhead8661
3 жыл бұрын
Random request, how about a video on selecting the best band saw blades. Sounds simple however, I know you have certain preferences. Thanks
@StumpyNubs
3 жыл бұрын
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@treich1234
3 жыл бұрын
Very good......Very smart
@MC-zr7hl
3 жыл бұрын
That's so cool!
@wisprngwind
3 жыл бұрын
Have you done this with solid wood with an outside curve? I am planning to arched doorways.
@ronh9384
3 жыл бұрын
I have but I used thin strips and steamed them and used gorilla polyurethane glue and clamped everything to a form.
@brushbros
3 жыл бұрын
Why not put the cuts closer together?
@StumpyNubs
3 жыл бұрын
The kerfs wouldn't close at the radius required for the arch
@charleshetrick3152
3 жыл бұрын
Thoughts re high strength self/soft closing drawer slides. Looking for ~24 inches of travel and 150 lbs min load capacity
@timothydillon6421
3 жыл бұрын
To up the capacity you can use multiple slides per drawer.
@genekatauskas6904
2 жыл бұрын
Make kerfs closer, you'll eliminate all the flats🔨
@dpmeyer4867
3 жыл бұрын
smart
@brucehoyer5030
3 жыл бұрын
Couldnt you just make more cuts to allow for a smoother bend
@StumpyNubs
3 жыл бұрын
Not if you want the kerfs to all close fully (so they may be glued for strength) when you bend it to the intended shape.
@maxjosephwheeler
3 жыл бұрын
I liked it the first way. Think I'll just fill it in with blade sized strips of solid wood and glue. Maybe even make it a feature. The facets look ugly.
@skigglystars9525
3 жыл бұрын
And yet again, I walk away with knowledge I didn't have 5 minutes ago. Thanks for sharing!
@mattknipschield4987
3 жыл бұрын
Great tip about paying attention to the grain direction of the ply, not the top veneer! Now I know why I've never had much luck with kerf bending.
@roippi3985
3 жыл бұрын
The OCD engineer in me wants a tapered kerf that matches up perfectly all along the critical bend angle, instead of just at the ID. Time to experiment with grinding saw blades? 🤔
@wernerviehhauser94
3 жыл бұрын
I was thinking about using a (CNC) router....
@ronh9384
3 жыл бұрын
I think you could probably make the spacing closer and tilt the blade a couple of degrees off vertical and cut it from both sides and that would let the kerf close up better. But that would be extra work and and wasn’t necessary for what he was doing.
@abdelkadernechadi7497
3 жыл бұрын
0:16 !!, unfortunately the archs and the bend don't make a good match ! 4:29
@StumpyNubs
3 жыл бұрын
Are you talking about the doors being slightly different than the arch in that extreme closeup? That's what, a difference of 16th inch or less, on a door that is subject to movement in the hinges. You may get it perfectly flush, but it's not going to stay that way. My goodness, dude... LOL...
@JaredFromSubway88
3 жыл бұрын
@@StumpyNubs nope, I demand perfection. From my keyboard....
@loumonte658
3 жыл бұрын
Using a blade that's half the thickness and cutting double the amount of kerfs will greatly reduce the veneer distortion. Enough so that only some sandind is needed instead of having to use body filler. That's the technique I use for making curved starting steps.
@64maxpower
3 жыл бұрын
I know stairs sizes vary but typically how far do you make the curfew cuts apart? I like that idea. Good stair and railing guys are amazing. I think they don't get enough recognition as the great Carpenters they need to be to make railings
@loumonte658
3 жыл бұрын
The online calculator that he recommended and has a link to works good as a start, then just add another kerf cut placed evenly between the calculator's recommendations.
@RylanceStreet
11 күн бұрын
Could you use two sheets of ply half the thickness? Kerf the inside of the outer layer and outside of the inner layer, with more closely spaced kerfs to reduce the facetting. The kerfs wouldn't close up, but they would all be unseen. And it should still be strong enough when glued up and clamped onto the form.
@trunyan5080
3 жыл бұрын
Love your channel, I always seem to learn something every show. Do you have plans to post to Rumble? I'm leaving KZitem do to its political policies.
@joeyleerobbins
3 жыл бұрын
Wow amazing info. I really appreciate all you do to help the woodworking community. Thank you so much because I have learned a lot from you sir! God bless you and I hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas!
@avryptickle
3 ай бұрын
Leave a little more meat over the top of the cut to get into the second ply a little. If it’s fighting you, get it wet a little.
@jamesstanlake4064
3 жыл бұрын
I have used the bending plywood many many times and while in a single layer it is flimsy but when you use multiple layers it is very strong. I used the bending plywood many years when living in Las Vegas and it made building crap table bowls and other redius projects simple and faster than other methods I have used. Your milage may vary.
@itsnot_stupid_ifitworks
3 жыл бұрын
Totally agree. Glue multiple layers of bendy plywood ( wiggle board) to the thickness you need and apply veneer both sides.
@williamellis8993
3 жыл бұрын
More great info, James. Thanks again.
@lennytheleopard
3 ай бұрын
What a beautiful cabinet.
@jeffschmitz22
Жыл бұрын
How can I make my own chest?
@trevorhotz4508
2 жыл бұрын
Really interesting
@elderfarms
3 жыл бұрын
Be prepared for bassheads to show up😂 great video as always!! Thanks for all the effort. A lot of people don’t realize what goes into making videos
@keemosabi05
3 жыл бұрын
Try using domestic plywood. As I'm sure you know, import plywood has more (usually 15 plys) than domestic plywood. I have started using domestic for just about everything now, for several reasons.
@stefanielepage1287
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for adressing the facet problem. Been looking every where for this info.
@ronh9384
3 жыл бұрын
A good video James. Some great information and the piece looks awesome. Do you have any video of the how you put in the 45 degree shelf? Thanks for sharing. Ron
@GizmoDuck_1860
3 жыл бұрын
I'm currently sitting here trying to figure out how I kerf plywood doors for a cabinet I've designed for my furniture degree course. I dunno, I just throw graphite at the paper. Thank you for actually giving me a direction to go in. 👍
@rh5971
3 жыл бұрын
I just finished a contract job where I built and installed two arches at the front of a church that will be painted with religious icons. I built the main part of the arches with standard framing and then covered the top with flex drywall. Super solid and fun to build. I learned a great deal on that job. Love your channel!!!
@ortofoncape
3 жыл бұрын
Good stuff . Used this method on full sheets when sheathing a circular addition some years back. Ended up with two layers if I remember correctly 1/2” and 3/8 . Not nearly as deep of kerfs but same concept.
@troypersyn
2 жыл бұрын
Great video, you never fail to provide great content. Thanks for all you do. Not kerf related but how does one flatten a relatively thin board with concave on one end. I tried wetting it down and clamping, letting it dry. Nearly flat after drying but the curve came back days later? Stock is too thin to plane flat.
@makermark67
3 жыл бұрын
Pretty cool answer to a good challenge.... will definitely keep this one stored for future reference! Thanks!!
@kperellie
3 жыл бұрын
I looked up the Duragrit company and it seems they don't make 6" disks. Sometimes I use my 6" sanders more often than my 5", so that's a bummer. I had hoped these disks would be a better solution for my duel mode too.
@brianroscoe239
3 жыл бұрын
We used to bend coffin sides using that method. Best wishes from Stockport UK.
@DaveJHarry
3 жыл бұрын
I apologise for my earlier comment. I came back to remove it because it was unkind, and had hoped it would be before you had seen it.
@rikbitter
3 жыл бұрын
Would this trick work with solid wood? That way you could keep the grain running along the perimeter of the bend and you could just sand a smooth arc on the inside face.
@edition-deluxe
3 жыл бұрын
That's the calculator I use! Great for segment turning calculations too.
@brokensquidwoodshop4209
3 жыл бұрын
To eliminate the facets, wouldnt multiple smaller strips cut on a specific angle then glued together on a your jig would have allowed you to sand and body fill it. I mean same effect, little more work, but completely worth it for a smooth interior.
@TrojanHorse1959
3 жыл бұрын
Great video and tips Stumpy Nubs, thank you!
@sniffg5
3 жыл бұрын
Your method works, but bending ply is a way better, stronger, most stable option. That rippled finish on the top would never leave out of my shop doors
@gilbertomanzanilla4333
3 жыл бұрын
Yup always innovating with great ideas 👍💯 your content will always make it to my top woodworking channels
@mechanoid5739
3 жыл бұрын
How many wine corks stacked up in that unit! Man! That must have been a good weekend!
@criswilson1140
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome timing for me! I've got to do a bent plywood project next week. Thanks for the link to the kerf calculator.
@rizklegrand8596
9 ай бұрын
This is the kind of skill I really appreciate!
@victorserrano3905
3 жыл бұрын
Can this technique use to make couch made plywood considering the weight of the one who sets on it?
@markbernier8434
3 жыл бұрын
Thickened epoxy isn't as messy as you make out.
@lisaw6331
3 жыл бұрын
Have you ever thought about posting to Rumble?
@davidpalmer5166
3 жыл бұрын
We used to use the bendable plywood every so often. It could be VERY unstable when you least expected it (hard to predict). You did a great job of explain the kerf cutting method. Thanks
@celesterobbins5830
3 жыл бұрын
I am so glad I stumbled across your channel!
@ArvizuTX
3 жыл бұрын
When I'm driving, and can't watch these videos, I listen to them in the car. One of my favorite channels for sure! I'm only starting to work with wood, and have learned many things here that I can't wait to apply when it's time. Great channel!
@brianfalls5894
3 жыл бұрын
That is a great tip about bending the plywood! And very informative too. Many thanks for an educational video and keep up the good work.
@daviddura1172
3 жыл бұрын
very informative......well presented ........
@feroshus1servin522
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome upload thank you
@shawnfrailey4958
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another great video! Your tips and tricks have helped me make some great pieces of furniture! You’re one of my favorites!
@smugbear9558
3 жыл бұрын
Absolute legends in the trade
@MC_Home9898
3 жыл бұрын
Huh. You be pretty smart.
@islandcharlie7132
3 жыл бұрын
That cabinet is gorgeous.
@SteveC38
3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful Piece!
@xoxo2008oxox
3 жыл бұрын
I guess steam bending planks would have been way too much (need a steaming fixture/chamber, etc) and wonder if there is a radius limit. I've seen steam bending for wagons and such... but this way makes sense.
@StumpyNubs
3 жыл бұрын
You would never have steam bent a piece of 3/4-inch maple to a radius that tight. I have seen specially treated wood that could bend like that, but not regular hardwood or plywood.
@MichaelWilliams-in3iz
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome trick, I’ve used bendable plywood before and it SUCKS. Thanks for the great video.
@itsnot_stupid_ifitworks
3 жыл бұрын
Multiple layers of wiggle board laminated together is very strong. Then add veneer
@blairhunewill3090
3 жыл бұрын
Fascinating!
@therebelrobot4691
3 жыл бұрын
Instead of epoxy, would insulating foam be a good solution for filling in the remaining spaces in the kerf?
@bluewren65
3 жыл бұрын
That would fill the gap, but I doubt it would provide any strength.
@peeweesbigadventure1109
3 жыл бұрын
Get in dere
@mariushegli
3 жыл бұрын
I have nothing to say really, but I appreciate your content, and wish to help with the yt-algorithms.
@oneeyedphotographer
3 жыл бұрын
LOL
@ohgary
3 жыл бұрын
How long did it take to accumulate all those wine corks? Can they be used for any other purpose?
@StumpyNubs
3 жыл бұрын
Saving a wine cork is a tradition to commemorate the experience that accompanies a good bottle of wine. :)
@lilBugger35
3 жыл бұрын
Nice!
@treywalker8344
3 жыл бұрын
On the duragrit block hand sander, what grit do you recommend if only buying one?
@StumpyNubs
3 жыл бұрын
120 is a good all around block for shaping, etc.
@mow59
3 жыл бұрын
Ive seen Half of a PVC pipe covered in veneer on some projects,, perfectly round...
@joeprestoneoj
3 жыл бұрын
I'm a drummer (and woodworker) and have been looking at methods for building my own drums. This could be an interesting technique for some thick shells. If I wanted the outer grain (veneer layer) to run horizontal would leaving one more layer intact work? Instead of sawing down to last one.
@StumpyNubs
3 жыл бұрын
It would be too thick to bend, at least to the radius I needed.
@joeprestoneoj
3 жыл бұрын
@@StumpyNubs Thanks James. That link is great! I stumbled on to the segment calculator as well.
@kevingraves7431
3 жыл бұрын
While this is an interesting technique, I can't help but wonder if a bent lamination approach would have worked better. Thoughts?
@StumpyNubs
3 жыл бұрын
It would have been more expensive, more labor intensive, and in this case, unnecessary.
@kevingraves7431
3 жыл бұрын
@@StumpyNubs Excellent reasons! Thank you for taking the time to reply. I look forward to watching your next video and Merry Christmas!
@xavier1964
3 жыл бұрын
Hmm, wondering if you could do something similar on a large scale (like on a full sheet) using a circular saw.
@baraksinz
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, you can! I did this with a piece of 1/2” Baltic birch.
@DKWalser
3 жыл бұрын
Yes. Years ago, I was part of a drywall crew working on a large custom house. The entryway had a high barrel shaped ceiling. The framing crew had created the vault with 2x material on 16" centers. Drywall doesn't bend. But, you can create a curve using a very similar technique to what was demonstrated in this video. However, if you do slice kerfs out of the back of the sheetrock, each strip has to be screwed to a backer board. What we did was add a few more 2x4s to the framing and then cover them with 1/2" plywood using the method illustrated in the video. We then covered that with drywall -- gluing and screwing it to the plywood. A lot of work, but the ceiling was dramatic!
@christ186
3 жыл бұрын
Stumpy, in bending the plywood you might find that the us of 1/8" Italian poplar bending plywood as a skin will give a more smooth finished product. It's a bit more complicated of a thought process because you have to noodle it all the way out for thickness issues. You would bond it to the plywood then make your kerfs. The other thing I use is a product called KERFKORE. NO,I don't work for them but they do make a very good product. Also we have found while contact cement is simple to use to apply veneer it can be a problem with certain stains and finishes. If your using solvent based finishes it will loosen the contact cement. We use a veneer glue with heat. Normally a clothes iron to reactivate the glue and make it stick. The result is a permanent bond that you will appreciate. Please keep up the good work, your videos are good for both the novice and pro! I love the cool tool ones.
@stanleydenning
3 жыл бұрын
I gave a thumbs up. But, I know a better way. Not tellen. My secret.
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