Making long skinny things with scarf joints and WEST SYSTEM EPOXY

Chapters

00:00 Why scarf joints matter in boatbuilding
00:08 Project intro – Poulsbo Boat build
00:33 Milling stock for long laminations
01:23 Surface prep and epoxy bonding basics
02:15 Hook scarf vs flat scarf explained
02:47 Scarf jig setup on the table saw
03:38 Glue-up setup on the bench
05:30 Preventing movement during glue-up
06:28 Using wax paper and clamping strategy
07:05 Why epoxy is ideal for scarf joints
08:11 Two-part bonding process explained
10:24 Thickening epoxy with colloidal silica
11:36 Aligning and fastening scarf joints
14:08 Clamping strategy and pressure tips
15:05 Using a strongback as a glue-up bench
16:25 Mixing fresh epoxy and timing
17:56 Clamping pads and shop-made solutions
18:48 Alternative alignment methods
19:05 Why epoxy allows shorter scarf joints
19:44 Final thoughts and wrap-up


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