How are adzes used to kerf wood?

12th August 2021


	How to use an adze to kerf wood?


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			What is kerfing?
			Kerfing refers to the process of bending a piece of wood by cutting slots that don’t make it all the way through.

			Sometimes these slots are cut into a specific shape. Box makers use this technique to create the sides of a box out of one piece of wood rather than four.

			Using an adze for kerfing a box
			To kerf the inside edges of a box, you will need a hand adze with a straight blade.

			Step 1 – Mark out divisions You’ll need to mark three lines along your piece of wood to mark it into four equally sized sections.

			Step 2 – Note shape of channel The shape that needs to be channelled out with your adze is quite specific. It’s the same shape as your adze blade!

			Step 3 – Carve Carefully carve out the shape in the diagram along all three of the lines you have marked.

			Step 4 – Assemble your box Once all of these lines have been hollowed out, you’re ready to fold the piece of wood into a box shape and nail it together.