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Re: S&G: Scarf Joints-Soliciting Comments
By:dave
Date: 1/23/2008, 11:47 am
In Response To: S&G: Scarf Joints-Soliciting Comments (Mike Scarborough)

: And, how many steps does it take to effectively mimic a
: bevel cut scarf joint?

This sounds similar to trying to approximate a round shape with flat panels. the more panels, or steps you use, the closer you'll be to a smooth transition. Also I would think that the more steps you used would allow the wood to bend more smoothly.

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S&G: Scarf Joints-Soliciting Comments
Mike Scarborough -- 1/23/2008, 11:00 am
Re: S&G: Scarf Joints-Soliciting Comments
Bill Hamm -- 1/27/2008, 2:10 am
Re: S&G: Scarf Joints-Soliciting Comments
Paul G. Jacobson -- 1/24/2008, 2:59 am
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Carl Delo -- 1/24/2008, 12:38 pm
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Dave Houser -- 1/23/2008, 10:48 pm
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ChuckS -- 1/23/2008, 8:20 pm
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Kyle T -- 1/23/2008, 12:53 pm
Re: S&G: Scarf Joints-Soliciting Comments
Bill Hamm -- 1/27/2008, 2:11 am
Re: S&G: Scarf Joints-Soliciting Comments
Dave Houser -- 1/23/2008, 5:58 pm
Re: S&G: Scarf Joints-Soliciting Comments
dave -- 1/23/2008, 11:47 am
Re: S&G: Scarf Joints-Soliciting Comments
Tom Raymond -- 1/23/2008, 1:05 pm