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Re: recovering from a poorly aligned scarf joint
By:peter czerpak
Date: 7/24/2000, 9:54 am
In Response To: recovering from a poorly aligned scarf joint (Steve Brown)

: I used West epoxy to join two pieces end to end with a scarf joint (3/4 inch
: by 3/4" cross-section, 3" long scarf). Unfortunately during cure
: the clamp fell off and the joint is now off center. I was told by the
: kitmaker that if I used a heat gun I could remove the epoxy. I was able to
: remove the surface epoxy but not able to separate the joint.

: Should I use a coping saw to attempt to cut along the lines of the scarf and
: then rejoin?

I think its easier to use a saw on this. then roughen up the sawed edges and reglue.

pete czerpak albany, ny
: Other techniques?

: Thanks for your help.

: Regards, Steve Brown Cohasset, MA

Messages In This Thread

recovering from a poorly aligned scarf joint
Steve Brown -- 7/23/2000, 11:36 am
Re: Scarf joint
Jim McCool -- 7/24/2000, 11:06 am
Re: recovering from a poorly aligned scarf joint
peter czerpak -- 7/24/2000, 9:54 am
Re: recovering from a poorly aligned scarf joint
Dean Trexel -- 7/23/2000, 7:17 pm