The Scarfing Jig

Here are some pictures of the scarfing jig I used to cut the paddle blanks. The 2x4 is ripped with a 10 degree angle and mounted to the plywood board at a 7.5:1 taper. I saved the fall off to set in the jig to support the blank. The right hand edge runs against the table saw fence. I didn't bother making a slider to fit in the mitre slot. Now imagine the table saw is cleared off and I can move the fence over so the blade runs along the left hand edge of the plywood. The blade is set at 90 degrees for the cut. Other than that, it's been awhile since I used it so all I can say is to follow Nick's directions to the letter and it will work out. I do remember clamping the blank to the board and dry running the operation without the saw turned on to make sure I didn't hurt myself.