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Scarf joint
I've got to join some 1x8 mahogany to "make them longer" for
converting a full size bed into a queen size. (That's a different issue.) I know how to make a scarf joint but am not sure on the angle other than the more surface the better. From a realistic point it must be some where between 45 degrees and 10 degrees or so. There must be a point ofdiminishing returns where little strength is gained for a shallower angle. There are lots of sites from Google, but I have not foune one that gives an idea of the angle strength relationship. Thanks |
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On Jan 10, 8:47*am, wrote:
I've got to join some 1x8 mahogany to "make them longer" for converting a full size bed into a queen size. *(That's a different issue.) I know how to make a scarf joint but am not sure on the angle other than the more surface the better. *From a realistic point it must be some where between 45 degrees and 10 degrees or so. *There must be a point ofdiminishing returns where little strength is gained for a shallower angle. There are lots of sites from Google, but I have not foune one that gives an idea of the angle *strength relationship. A scarf joint is not the strongest joint out there, and would not be my first or choice for extending a bed frame unless you have a rigid box spring. I'd also be concerned about the look of the exposed joint - will it be covered? http://www.traditionaltools.us/cms/i...iewtopic&t=239 poke around on that site a bit for more on scarf joints. R |
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