I found using a block plane to make a scarf fairly simple, the only challenge was keeping relatively even edges and then trying to glue the pieces straight. I understand that, due to difficulties in lining up the 2 parts, CLC is now selling it's kits with "microedge scarf jts" (or something like that) that provide a small stepped edge that is easier to line up. I was considering using a router to form a single step ~3/4"-1" long (similar to a dado cut?), removing 1/2 the material from each side and then mating them together with epoxy.

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- I thought this would be a simple joint to make and line up, plus have some of the joint overlap benefits of a scaft joint.

(Concerns - ie. would this promote delamination?)

Mark

> I have been trying to figure out quick way to cut scarf joints for
> potential upcoming kayak stich and glue project (don't like block plans)
> and played around with my radial arm saw miter and looks like I can cut
> scarf with the saw. Only concern I have (never having glued scarf joint
> together and build boat with it) is trial piece was pretty ragged looking.
> I assume once you glue joint together with thickened epoxy that any flaws
> would be pretty well filled in and joint would be strong. Any comments on
> how critical the final quality of the cut is on joint strength or other
> comments on cutting scarf joint using this or other methods is
> appreciated.