How to Make Curves in Wood

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Published 2023-04-06
⚙️ SHOW NOTES - EPISODE #185: There are many ways to curve wood, but one of the most fun is also rooted in an Eighteen Century furniture technique called Bricklaying. Although it should be avoided on the basketball court, bricklaying is perfectly at home in the woodworking shop. In fact, using this approach, you can be sawing out classic curves. In this episode I show you a few variations and my methods for easily making curves in wood. And did I mention it’s fun too?!

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All Comments (15)
  • @bertrodriguez3087
    That was a very cool technique with the bandsaw. Nice job trying that live. Well done.
  • @sjeff70
    This was another great episode. I appreciate you teaching the techniques of the old masters. Also wanted to thank you for doing your videos live too. The more you engage the audience the easier it is for me to understand some of the more complicated techniques. It’s also more enjoyable. I was disappointed when I saw that you started editing your videos so I had to get used to that. Anyway thanks for your hard work!
  • @pierrebouvier3206
    Thanks Tom and Kris. For showing and sharing these great techniques.
  • @rick91443
    Your opening always make me smile, turning on the computer Friday Mornings, before heading out for chores. Then I program a moment later in the day to watch the content. Cheers...rr Normandy, Fra.
  • @jerrystark6766
    Great video. LOVE that bandsaw technique for large rings. One can also set up a template to cut the inside and outside curves of each segment after they have been cut to the proper angle and length. Then glue them up as usual. The resulting ring will be easy to true up.
  • @wadeschwartz4677
    I worked at a millwork shop but we would rough cut the radius glue them together and would make solid crown
  • @pierdolio
    You spend an inordinate amount of talking. It gets to be annoying.