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Came across this semi-academic analysis of kerf bending. FWIW http://www.valpo.edu/mathcs/ResearchPapers/kerfcuts.pdf
Glad to see "The Family Handyman" reference. It's a really well done magazine that every homeowner should receive. I've subscribed for a couple of years, and I learn something new from every issue......Colin