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    Gordon Otto

    Starting with a rectangular plywood board, mark the desired scarf ratio on one side (8:1 shown) and cut along the (dotted) line. Fasten the fence to that edge.
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    Scarfing made easy

    Using a radial-arm saw and a simple jig Issue 83: March/April 2012 Sometimes, the lumber you have (or can obtain) isn’t long enough for the job you want to do. When building a wooden boat, for example...

    Gordon Otto
    June 25, 2026
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