We’ve all probably seen wood cut with slots added to allow flexibility ... only if you have a laser cutter though. We can all dream though.

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.

Pull the file into your laser cutter software and cut. I used a 3mm MDF ... Apply the pieces to the base using wood glue. I used a paintbrush to apply the glue for the smaller pieces so there ...

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 ...