But new tools bring new challenges and new opportunities in joinery, like this interesting “hammer joint” that can be made with a laser cutter ... although wood seems to be the best application.

If you’re one of the lucky ones who has access to a laser cutter ... been experimenting with making flexible wood. We’ve all probably seen wood cut with slots added to allow flexibility ...

Access to a laser cutter and CAD software Lasers cut by burning through the material and are incredibly precise. They can be used on cardboard, paper, wood, foam, acrylic plastics as well as on ...