: Actually only one way is a scarf cut, the other is a joint.

: I cut scarfs on my radial arm saw. I made an angle jig that holds the strip
: at a slight angle and I can stack up about 7 strips at once and cut a 7 to
: 1 scarf on the ends at once. You can do the same with a table saw or even
: a chop saw. So, basically cutting scarfs takes seconds once you make a
: simple angle jig.

: Basically, on a table saw you would just adjust your angle guide to around a
: 7 to 1 cut. I would attach a piece of scrap wood to it to give it some
: length. Then press around 5 - 7 strips against it and use a spring clamp
: to hold them to the angle guide and push them through.

Hi Jay,

Normally I'd not disagree with you, but a scarf can be in any direction doesn't matter if it's thru the width or thru the thickness. Easier I think to do a thru the thickness scarf since it'll be alot shorter for the same strength. An 8 to 1 scarf thru 1/4" material will only be 2" long, thru a 3/4" width it'll be 6 inches long.

Bill H.