Just a general question, do most of you guys use 45 degrees for your scarf(think that's the proper term) joints in long runs in your trim work, lately i've been reducing my angle to around 30 - 35 degrees seems a little easier to keep the splice from opening up. Your thoughts?
what angle for splicing long runs?
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Just a general question, do most of you guys use 45 degrees for your scarf(think that's the proper term) joints in long runs in your trim work, lately i've been reducing my angle to around 30 - 35 degrees seems a little easier to keep the splice from opening up. Your thoughts?
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It depends on the rest of the job. If there are mostly 45s, I'll go with that. If there are more 22.5s, that is my choice. It just eliminates alot of bevel changes on the saw.:thumbsup:
I use a 45* scarf. My reasoning is that it provides a larger area for the glue bond and the larger the degree of the scarf the less end-grain is involved in the glue-up. Done well, a 45* scarf is better able to blend the two pieces together and fool the eye.
That said, the smaller the degree of the scarf, the less an error in cutting effects the straightness of the run (get a 45* scarf off by a little, and it can dogleg).
Some even prefer to butt cut and biscuit long runs (or use a plywood backer).
That said, the smaller the degree of the scarf, the less an error in cutting effects the straightness of the run (get a 45* scarf off by a little, and it can dogleg).
Some even prefer to butt cut and biscuit long runs (or use a plywood backer).
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I use 22.5, 30 and 45 degree. No rhyme or reason, if the saw is set at 45 then I'll leave it and do 45's. I don't generally look to nail on a stud, but will start with another piece that's longer or shorter if there is a bow in the wall by the scarf joint.
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i think i do a bicuted butt joint better so that's what i do,i can cut it tite so it kind of snaps in,working alone a scarf is a little beyond my skills to get consistently good results
On all my crown molding i straight cut the two ends and but them together with a block of wood behind them and glue and nail them they will never open up and very little sanding. I don't like to 45 them because if there off alittle its to much sanding and feathering in .(paint grade) just the way i do it.:thumbsup:
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I will use a 45 to join. however if it is crown i hold the back of the crown up against the fence as it makes the jiont smaller and less conspicuous. A true scarf joint that is intended to lengthen a board as in boat building is always done at a 10 or 12 to one angle. This means if the boards that you are joining are 1" thick (Not nominal but actual thickness) then the length of the joint is 10" or 12" long.
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I usually butt, but somtimes scarf. My scarf angles are as random as my thougths. I will say I see and fix more 45's tan anything else. I really think butts are best. Hold your thoughts 'gentlemen'.
Finesse boys, finesse. :thumbsup:
It's all in the wrist. :laughing:
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I like to take my time with my joints. Sit back, dim the lights, and enjoy.
No need to rush and scarf them down regardless of the temperature degree.
:stuart:
No need to rush and scarf them down regardless of the temperature degree.
:stuart:
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I want to add, I like using backer pieces regardless of how I cut.
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