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• Woodworking question
  • I would start with slightly thicker wood
  • Is there such a thing as a scarfed lap joint?
  • With such thin wood, mortised scarf is out.
  • 12:1 tapered scarf
  • You can scarf it or you can just 45* cut depending on use...
    • 3" scarf in 1/4" thk. would be 12:1 taper
      • Ah. well I didn't work the numbers. It's all about use.
        • sorry, did not intend to be vague
          • Oh, man. You're talking about eyebrows?
    • On scarfing....if you have to add four inches, you can scarf anywhere....
  • Surprising you can't find the wood and have it milled to your specs.
    • Erie prices
      • Teak's about 25 a bd ft here. Is there a hardwoods place near?
        • For those dimensions .... probably best to buy teak deck straking from such as TDS, etc.
        • Why not white oak?
          • No reason not to use white oak...
            • It doesn't like to get wet in terms of coloring.
              • Good points
      • Have you considered using Ipe...
        • Beware Ipe!
          • I've noticed it is less available for home decking nowadays around here.
  • have we found out what this is for?