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Re: Tools: Band Saw Scarf Jig
By:Charlie
Date: 3/24/2012, 11:15 pm
In Response To: Tools: Band Saw Scarf Jig *PIC* (danperry)

Looking at the picture the first thing I noticed was the blade wasn't square. It looked like the blade wasn't tight when you made the cut. Then I noticed there were no blade guide rollers. If you want to make one-shot scarfing cuts with a bandsaw the blade has to be under control.

: Looking at the table saw scarf jig I imagined the possibilities and
: opted for something kinder and gentler. I'm sure you've seen
: this or perhaps done this but here's my jig for a band saw and I
: claim no credit. I stole it from a guitar making website,
: thinking they need more precision they I would. It's 1:8 or 8:1.
: I dunno, but it is safe, easy, and quick.

Messages In This Thread

Tools: Band Saw Scarf Jig *PIC*
danperry -- 3/22/2012, 11:26 am
Re: Tools: Band Saw Scarf Jig
John VanBuren -- 3/24/2012, 11:17 am
Re: Tools: Band Saw Scarf Jig
danperry -- 3/24/2012, 4:04 pm
Re: Tools: Band Saw Scarf Jig
Charlie -- 3/24/2012, 11:15 pm
Re: Tools: Band Saw Scarf Jig
danperry -- 3/25/2012, 9:29 am
Re: Tools: Band Saw Scarf Jig
Bill Hamm -- 3/25/2012, 2:02 am
Re: Tools: Band Saw Scarf Jig
Will N To Go -- 3/25/2012, 8:49 pm