RE: [bolger] scarfing birdsmouth strips

Thanks, Derek; but I can't see the image - it gives me the little box with
red 'x' inside. Anybody know what's up with this? I can see the other images
in that folder....

Paul

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dawn and Derek [mailto:dgw@...]
>
> Subject: [bolger] scarfing birdsmouth strips
>
>
> Hi Paul
>
> In the building tips folder in Bolger 2 I've placed a small image
> of the jig
> I knocked together for scarfing out knots from the Doug.Fir for our Micro
> mast.
> The unholy offspring of the scrap lumber pile, it is easy and
> accurate. One
> clamp holds the strip (usually a longer bit than the example in
> the picture)
> and the red wedge keeps the other end from moving until after the
> blade has
> passed.
>
> Although I use the table saw to rip birdsmouth strips, taper them and cut
> the birdsmouths (much less sawdust than using router bits, IMO) I find it
> easier to cut the scarfs with the strip stationary.
>
> Cheers
> Derek
>
>
>

Hi Paul

In the building tips folder in Bolger 2 I've placed a small image of the jig
I knocked together for scarfing out knots from the Doug.Fir for our Micro
mast.
The unholy offspring of the scrap lumber pile, it is easy and accurate. One
clamp holds the strip (usually a longer bit than the example in the picture)
and the red wedge keeps the other end from moving until after the blade has
passed.

Although I use the table saw to rip birdsmouth strips, taper them and cut
the birdsmouths (much less sawdust than using router bits, IMO) I find it
easier to cut the scarfs with the strip stationary.

Cheers
Derek