Kerf

Kerf are sawdust, particles, or pieces extracted from wood by cutting implements, and failure to calculate blade thickness can throw off project measurements. Thin-kerf blades are accurate for fine woodworking, but they can warp and need careful maintenance. Thick-kerf blades are labor-saving but lack finesse. Kerf's poems explore woodworking, craft, and labor, as well as autism and neurodivergence, including feelings of isolation, violence, and rejection, as well as positive and negative obsessions, focus, and distraction.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 92 pages
Publication date: 10 October 2022
Publisher: The 87 Press

Kerf, the remnants of wood that are irrevocably extracted by the blades of cutting implements, hold significant importance in woodworking projects. The accuracy of project measurements can be significantly impacted if the blade thickness is not calculated properly. Thin-kerf blades, renowned for their precision, excel in fine woodworking, although they may warp and require meticulous maintenance. On the other hand, thick-kerf blades offer efficiency but lack finesse.

Kerf's poems delve into various themes, including woodworking, craftsmanship, and labor. However, these poems also metaphorically portray kerf as social and cultural remnants, as well as examples of discarded fragments. Within these themes, the poems explore the author's personal experiences of autism and neurodivergence, particularly in terms of feelings of isolation, experiences of violence and rejection, and the interplay between positive and negative obsessions, focus, and distraction.

By examining these aspects, Kerf's poems offer a profound exploration of the human condition, highlighting the complexities of identity, emotions, and the intersection of personal and societal experiences. Through their vivid imagery and evocative language, these poems invite readers to reflect on the nature of existence, the value of craftsmanship, and the importance of understanding and empathy in a world that is constantly evolving.

Weight: 102g
Dimension: 129 x 199 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781739954772