How to Create a Scarf Joint like a Pro with Robin Clevett

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Robin Clevett loves a scarf joint, and in this video, he shows you how to create a strong one.
Roger & Robin also have an epic fight, see who wins this battle.
We'll soon have more woodworking tips, carpentry tutorials, and hacks.
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A scarf joint is a woodworking technique that combines two pieces of timber end to end, creating a single, longer piece of wood. This joint is particularly valuable in carpentry when the required length of timber exceeds the available length of a single piece or when it's necessary to repair or extend an existing beam.
The scarf joint cuts the ends of the timber pieces at an angle, creating matching, sloping surfaces that are then glued or fixed together. The angle of the cut can vary, but it's typically between 30 to 60 degrees. There are various types of scarf joints, such as the plain scarf, which is a simple, straight cut, or more complex versions like the keyed or wedged scarf, which include additional features to increase the strength and stability of the joint.
Carpenters use scarf joints because they distribute the stress more evenly along the length of the joint compared to a simple butt joint, where the ends are merely butted together. This makes the scarf joint much stronger and more durable, especially when the timber is under tension or bending forces. In structural applications, such as roofing or long beams, the strength provided by a well-made scarf joint is crucial.
Moreover, the scarf joint is often preferred for aesthetic reasons. The angled cut can be made to blend smoothly into the surrounding wood, making the joint less noticeable. This is particularly important in visible structures, where the finish and appearance are key considerations.
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[@SkillBuilder]

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[@victorcovelli3267]

Hi By

[@brucecummings514]

This guy is cool I hope he knows Christ as his saviour.

[@johnliller3032]

If you like that saw, you should try the Dewalt 60 volt circular saw and 60 volt worm drive saw. They are beasts.

[@jeffreyconkle4842]

Ok

[@Nonsense62365]

@@brucecummings514 OMG why are you bringing Religion into these comments. This is not a place to proselytize! Unless this was a religious posting which it is not.

[@BVGRAFX]

KZbin the way it should be! Stumbled upon this gem. Thanks you!!

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[@allenporter3590]

I've been a remodeling contractor for 37 years and never seen this done before ! I will use this technique when I build by barn great ridge beam, Good job young man !! we can always learn new tricks !!

[@thegrandmuftiofwakanda]

Hi I'm that Roger Busy Bee from that Skill Builder channel and there's nothing I like more than a good joint.

[@peterconnolly2724]

I have no need of a scarf joint at the moment, but that presentation and video was riveting. I love watching an expert at work!

[@DanielPaprocki]

Thanks for tutorial. Love the fight at the end 😂👍🏻

[@billdaniels3179]

Great job your a very good teacher man

[@HillCountryPrepper]

Fun to watch and educational too. Thanks.

[@marekmroz5018]

hi guys ,,,amazing job just have one thing to ask ,when i always do scarf joint ( just for decorative purpose) i always do "shoulders" as you called them less than 90 degrees ,i was told that makes joint tighter as when you drive wedges both longe faces of joint try to squeeze against each other, also was told to do wedges from hardwood (some nice older chap tried explain me once its should be raly specific kind of wood as it has difrent expansion /rectraction when drying etc ,but we both now in bulidng environment that never gona happen ) anyway you had muy hearet pounding when you said about wedges and your first cut was across grain,,then relief thx for VDJO

[@JamieVauxnut1]

Less than 90° definitely makes for a better joint and is how i was taught to do it here in Scotland. Dont know about hardwood wedges when using pine though , id always use the same timber as surely using a hardwood it would expand/contract at a different rates

[@marekmroz5018]

@@JamieVauxnut1 HI good to know it wasnt just my mind playing with me!!!however when i think about it, less than 90 will be more to prone split wood along grain in "point of angle" ,but still for my purpose prefer tighter joint ....about that hardwood ,i guess when timber expand /compres and you have soft wedge it can work its self out(outisde weather ??) but realy i just digged this from botoms of my memeory(might be totaly off),,as i heard that ages ago when i was too young and stupid to listen to smart people ,hahaha,now i regret that

[@SkillBuilder]

@@marekmroz5018 Hi Marek Our American friend Joe Framer also uses your method so it is a fairly popular method.

[@actionjksn]

@@JamieVauxnut1 if you were gluing the wood together then you would need the same type of wood. But for a wedge using the hard dense wood is going to be better. The wedge is only doing one thing and that is applying constant pressure. Although as long as the wedge is in there tight enough using pine or whatever the rest of it is will be fine as long as it is dry enough not to shrink too much. If I had some oak laying around I would use it but I wouldn't go out and buy some just for that.

[@aeronauta2011]

extra quality workmanship!!!!!!!

[@healthdios]

Very interesting, that scoff joint.....

[@denniseaddy9736]

Learned something today!

[@rosco1pug]

nice jointing, and a lot of frightful camera work

[@Titantitan001]

We’re artisans of the trades not cameras lol. Probably has an apprentice recording him.

[@bngland1]

Excellent video always love learning new things

[@censoreditali-american6487]

1 hell of a commercial for a brushless side winder. I'll take my Milwaukee Worm Drive any day over any side winder saw to cut my castle joints and timber scissor joints. Scarf joint as well. If you can mill a birds mouth into rafter tails or mill stringers you should be able to mill scarf joints.

[@ianinvan]

OK ... you got me. 'Fan for life.

[@Kudos2ooU]

So informative.. thanks I'll put that in pocket for further projects

[@polygamous1]

What I think mate? your skills are Just amazing, This Is what a Master craftsman Is, n its You many thanks for uploading mate just keep them coming

[@ActuallySettle]

Good video. Saved the jokey bullshit for the end. I appreciate that.

[@olliefarrall2816]

Subscribed, like your videos so much they have all helped with any day to day problems!

[@sumitrousyk8188]

What an awesome video.

[@DrPepperZZZ]

Why don't you flip the second board along both axes and lay the first cut board directly on top to mark out the second instead of eyeballing straightness the way you did? Seems like my way would greatly reduce the margin of error on overall straightness.

[@charlesroberts6490]

Can you show me how to scarf plywood to build a boat without special tools

[@carlp5348]

Scarf joint was first invented by boat builders I know because I come from 20 Generations of boat boat builders

[@augustinmladin5554]

Great stuff man congrats i need to learn from you.🤺

[@HeadhunterXR1]

What kind of joint would you label this as? A structural wedged scarf joint? Could this be labeled as structural?

[@SkillBuilder]

It is not to be loaded. It is for ridges where the load is taken on the opposing rafters. The ridge gives lateral resistance but no load

[@stihl3826]

Dowel for the wedge rather than screw?

[@TheStevenWhiting]

Can you use the cordless circular saw for cutting up old decking?

[@carltonbreezy]

I'm going to create a problem that requires a scarf joint just so I can look awesome when I show people.

[@charlesroberts6490]

Idiot

[@keredrellit3992]

I get your sense of humor and thought it funny 😄

[@carltonbreezy]

@@keredrellit3992 Hahaha! Cheers, man👍😁

[@ericstrunck3611]

You'll be loved by all

[@PatrickMacLachlan]

Same. Shameless…

[@clarenicholson1328]

I'm probably never going to need to construct a scarf joint...but my life feels richer having watched you explain and create this! Thank you.

[@ljprep6250]

It was nice, wasn't it? Now watch this one for a creamy ending: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqHCm3aNarqWf5I

[@stephencollins9062]

@@ljprep6250 😂😂😂

[@hannahjames3180]

Me neither. Still waiting for Roger to do a video about flies getting in my flapper!

[@andythurlow1614]

Anyone else like me watching a video of something that's of no interest to me but I'm so fastinated in the skill of the bloke that I can't help but watch haha.

[@andyfox4406]

in a word, yes

[@rso1411]

I laughed when I saw your comment because that's exactly what I was doing. He is an excellent teacher.

[@brightonduder]

Yes!

[@jeffmuth7799]

Andy Thurlow yes

[@ghgjftythnhcfghdty]

Yup, watching an experienced and skilled tradesmen is always fascinating.

[@daveking777]

I can only wonder why people would thumb this down ? The man is a master craftsman a dying breed in today Cowboys masquerading as skilled builders 🤔

[@Gitarzan66]

Because most people are miserable P.O.S's and they aren't happy unless they're talking shit to others from behind their warm safe computer screen.

[@MattGleason1]

Stupid is as stupid does. Just takes 1 mouthbreather to start it.

[@robynstephens7076]

It's the Cowboys giving the thumbs down.

[@FISHH00KS]

Because this is an advertisement for HiKoki. If this were a demonstration on how to make a scarf joint, he would have used non specific tools. (How much time did he spend on telling you about the hand saw he used? - about the battery life? about how great it is over another saw?).

[@markericwhite879]

Ten Millimeter Actually he didn’t mention how great it was compared to any other saw. He did mention how convenient it is to have a battery powered saw instead of a corded one due to the fact that some job sights won’t have power. That’s factual. Obviously you don’t understand how YT works. Some times content creators do short product spots to get their video sponsored. Nothing wrong with that.

[@nobodynobody783]

Beautiful. I love when a pro is not selfish and enjoys sharing his hard earned knowledge with us dummies. Thank you so much.

[@pcm7315]

You got that right. I still don't know how that joint holds so well.

[@davidelliott5843]

I’m not telling you. Before we know it, you’ll know as much as me.

[@tevisoo7]

1st joint I scarfed was in highschool when I got pulled over.

[@UknowIam]

lol

[@justthedrummer]

Fuck I did the same thing in junior high school That was funny I wished I'd thought of that a long time ago small town Northern Ontario Canada 🇨🇦👍

[@andrewengstrom1516]

Got me with that one haha!

[@theponderosa3489]

🤣

[@VCGConstruction]

I appreciate you slowing down the job and taking the time to teach others! Cheers mate

[@elpayapaya6156]

Definitely a great, great video, it is the first video explaining in detail how to do it. Thank you.

[@fuxbox]

I can tell you this... Brits can carpenter too! Lol

[@kharton28]

I like the fact that my one favorite channels support another one of my favorite channels. I learn so much from both of these channels

[@MrSladej]

“I’m 65kg” “tell us that in stone” American heads are spinning.

[@dannomite123]

10 stone

[@chrishane1316]

multiply by 2 and ad 10% more, it'll be a bit light, but close.

[@ZeroEntropy.]

Oddly enough I happened to know stone better than kg but mostly because I'm the same as him.

[@Thisisahandle701]

@@chrishane1316 That's a nice metal arithmetic trick, thanks for that, I'm going to use that one.

[@zack3135]

And you guys give us crap for feet and inches??

[@StottMikel]

I am a dyslexic stoner. Just imagine my surprise when I was expecting "Seth Rogan explains how to 'Scarf a Joint' like a pro." Cool tips tho!

[@Dixler683]

Mikey , how sad for you to advertise being a useless drug dependent loser like Rogan.

[@deanerhar]

@@Dixler683 weed makes you a dependent loser? Apparently I was all wrong about Elon Musk, Richard Branson, George Zimmer, Ted Turner, Steve Jobs, Sergei Brin, Jay-Z, Oprah, Martha Stuart, basically every president of the United States besides Trump… what other billionaires am I forgetting…

[@Dixler683]

@@deanerhar …..the brain fogged stoner. If your closed mind was not clouded by using weed you may have had the mental clarity to correctly read and understand my statement. I was comparing M the dyslexic stoner to seth the loser rogan . CAN YOU HEAR ME NUMBSKULL? Rogan the pothead stoner LOSER. I did not mention musk, branson, jobs, or the other billionaires. Do you understand? You listed billionaires, seth rogan is not a billionaire. He is a stoner loser, career in the shitter, never leaves his home and does NOTHING….NOT A THING. He says he stays home, smokes weed, orders in, smokes weed, throws pottery on his wheel and smokes pot. Sounds like a useless drug dependent loser. If you are so defensive and cannot comprehend ,what does that make you….NOT A BILLIONAIRE but possibly a drug dependent loser.

[@deanerhar]

@@Dixler683 wow, you seem very overly mad and angry and frustrated and feeling some type of way…. Did Seth rape you or something? Geeeez, calm down kid… Edit: p.s. Seth has millions of dollars and doesn’t need to work. He enjoys life. Clearly far far better than your sober ass… smoke a joint and chill bro. Retired people can do what they want. You ranting on here about it makes you look pathetic…

[@Dixler683]

@@deanerhar no, not feeling any which way. I have a short fuse when dealing with your type. Seth did not rape me but he did force me to watch his pineapple express film while he abused your mother. I notice you listed billionaire liberals and equated them with success and as someone to be admired. Did you ever criticize Trump for being a billionaire? I bet you and your buds found fault many times with the “ billionaire prez-odent “ . If true , you qualify as a hypocrite also.

[@insonh21]

awesome video, glad you found something to do after "The Grand Tour" wrapped

[@pelassancho24]

You are a very interesting person to listen to and watch. And of course you do great work. I learned something new today watching your channel. Thank you Sir

[@johnkendall6962]

My father was a master carpenter and I helped him make scarf joints when I was a kid But he never explained how he did it. That was 50 years ago and He's gone now Some times I wish either I was older when helping or that He explained it like you did. Almost all my adult life He was a construction supervisor with a major construction company so by the time I was old enough to understand He wasn't hands on anymore. PS He was able to do this with an 8th grade education from a one room school in rural West Virginia. Now kids graduate high school and aren't sure which bathroom to use.

[@johnkendall6962]

@ You got that right. When my father retired I told him in a sense he was lucky, Being a child of the depression and 1 of ten mouths to feed, being drafted right before the Korean war broke out, he was puzzled by my statement . I told him he was hired to do a job in a time in history when your ability was what counted. Today to be hired to his job requires a college degree.

[@unda25]

@@johnkendall6962 i know hundred romanians who do this here in Uk only by few nvq qualifications if you learn the right way and keep repeating till you succeed

[@davidmuresan628]

I can give you my saw 4 ft for free to test it. Miter Saw is an old idea because has just about 1 ft cut and cannot be used on boards. It shall be retired. I invented a "Parallel Guided Power Saw" which can be seen on you tube under this name. My saw can cut up to 18 ft or more. Look at my saw and let me know what you think. My saw may replaced miter saw, table saw, and router table. It can carry also grinders, drills press, hand saw and more.

[@BrianAndrade]

you are comparing two different things. a degree is suppose to teach you the physics, how it works, why it works, the forces at work etc.. real life experiences / hands on training teach you how to apply that knowledge and how to physically get it built.

[@NRecob]

Idiots today call it "Progress".

[@donald4624]

Oh, scarf joint, I thought it was scarf a joint like a pro.

[@dbenn9353]

Haha #420

[@ben-vf]

I'd say he's a pro.

[@watchingyoutoo7955]

#metooooo

[@robertdillon9989]

Ha ha…. Grow up …

[@JoeJoesFarm]

Hahaha legend 😂

[@vinylsoup]

I like that you took time to predrill that wedge, most people would just run that screw in and hope it doesn't split

[@Runawaygeekchannel]

As DIY gimp myself, that used to be me, until one day it passed me off so bad I googled it and then was like, "what a colossal moron I am", now have a twin set up, one to drill one to drive. Its this kinda stuff they don't teach in school anymore.

[@nyazz22]

any self respecting carpenter knows to predrill

[@piggybakkers]

Quality, informative stuff, many thanks. Robin of Loxley taking on Lord Bisby of Rogershire at the end was good too!

[@c.r.4139]

I've been in it for most life and never did it that way, … Impressive. Man knows his stuff.

[@justaguydoingdiy7975]

Just such beautiful craftsmanship and amazing knowledge, Once again thank you for the upload it's great to keep learning new things 👍

[@criollitoification]

Wow! This was amazing! You can tell this guy knows his business inside out, the way he talks about the processes is so natural! I would love to work for this chap!

[@HBSuccess]

Just found your channel - brilliant!!I’ve framed for 40 years and never considered doing that... I am familiar with the joint from Japanese woodworking and heavy timber framing - just never considered it for a hip/valley or ridge. Even old dogs can learn new tricks!

[@twig3288]

Obi Wan Bisby has trained you well young Plankwalker.

[@DPJOINERY]

Hahaha Brilliant!

[@ukconstruction]

Class comment!!

[@robinturner2300]

The force is strong with this one...

[@loojiful]

Seriously impressed with the professionalism of the guys on this channel. These guys know their stuff, they really do. Excellent series.

[@mistermikeanson]

Never seen that joint before. Very nicely explained.

[@myowndrummer3372]

Technically, it is a Keyed Scarf Joint

[@superblahman]

Look upo Japanese joinery... that do some crazy strong joints... but they are so overly complicated.

[@davidramsay6142]

Very useful and practical video to demystify the scarf joint, along with entertainment. Good effort.

[@ukconstruction]

Thanks David

[@bigdogbob845]

Blimey, you Brits do have a way with words and wood ! ! ! This is an excellent explanation of how a scarf joint works, and with a Damn Nice Cordless Saw ! ! !

[@ASHLambretta]

was it; this joint is almost done ?

[@markhep]

That's how a pro does it👍 top stuff you make a hard joint look so simple great stuff best video yet guys

[@paulorchard7960]

Mark Hep this guy is a fraud, he is a paid advertiser !

[@markhep]

@@paulorchard7960 may be but he is good at them joints I have a few videos on mine brickwork mainly would like a few views love making the videos see what you think mate 👍

[@SkillBuilder]

@@paulorchard7960 Hi Paul Why a fraud? He is using the tools and commenting on them. Hikoki has zilch influence on his findings and has agreed to our terms and conditions which give our presenters freedom to say what they think. He showed you his old Hitachi tools which he has used for years. He is a fan of the old Hitachi and even met the engineers to talk about the new design.

[@MrSimonmcc]

@@paulorchard7960 have you watched anything on KZbin before? Ever heard of monetising? I don't see anywhere where he says you have to use their tools to get the result.

[@MikeyDonna]

I’m an retired DIY home owner who will never in my lifetime have the need to build one of these joints but it’s so beautiful I’m going to buy a piece of lumber and learn to do it. I can see how to use this as a decorative piece as well . Thanks so much for the tutorial ! Mikey

[@patagualianmostly7437]

That is a true compliment..... I for one appreciate it!

[@timothykeech7394]

Don't rule it out. I'm a DIY guy myself and I'm sure I will need it some time.

[@jonshell2445]

Robin, your style is wonderful. I learned more from in you in thirteen minutes than in thirty years of hacking around. I never thought to sneak up to the line with the circular saw and finish with the hand saw - two seconds and look at the cleanliness of that cut. You're a natural craftsman and a natural teacher and so articulate! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. And who doesn't love a scarf joint? Now, not only can I visualize with exactness what a scarf joint looks like, I could (in a passable imitation) come up with one when I needed it. So many working tips in so short a video. Amazing.

[@glendagobstoppa3033]

Well now, that was a pleasure to watch, lovely craftsmanship, thank you.

[@danielfronc4304]

Kewl! Just when you think you've seen it all. Thanks much! Subscribed!

[@shawnhayden6674]

Been building since the 80's. I was never taught this. Wonderful stuff!

[@joeframer9642]

Great job across the pond. Only thing s do different is instead of a 90 degree cut , I angle back 5 degrees so it locks under..love the channel

[@SkillBuilder]

Hi Joe I like that 5 degree set back. I have seen that done in old oak barns over here.

[@johndeggendorf7826]

Right on...it’s no extra work, why not use geometry to your advantage.

[@chrisjohnson4165]

I was just thinking that myself!

[@crforfreedom7407]

I'm sorry, somebody help me with this. I've built a lot of homes, done a lot of remodels and never knew what a scarf joint was. I dare say if I ever took this much time joining a ridge or hip rather than butting split at a rafter, I'd of been fired as an apprentice. Someone tell me why this is necessary. If it's for a ridge board and not a ridge beam, then why bother? Time is money. I don't get it.....

[@chrisjohnson4165]

@@crforfreedom7407 Ignorance is bliss. Your mentality is common in America, and has been for some time. When I see pictures of the devastation after, say, a hurricane, I see construction methods that make me think of third world technology. Cheap, fast, and flimsy. Plywood, studding and plasterboard gets the 'job' done fast and cheap. This video is about how to do a job that will last longer than a lifetime.

[@DPJOINERY]

Ahh the locked scarf joint, and beautifully done, may i say Guy's i've missed you😢

[@ukconstruction]

Cheers! We plenty of footage to come, Good to hear from you as always mate!

[@jamespaul9533]

Brilliant! I am an amateur woodworker, I could not have learned how to make a scarf joint on my own. Good visuals.

[@tonyhussey3610]

Absolutely, these techniques goes back hundreds of years..before metal fixings and limited tools.

[@davidelliott5843]

What’s just as impressive is how he gets that - off saw spot on the job. I have a corded 7-1/4” saw (similar) but can never get the blade exactly where I want it.

[@deniscusack919]

1st class trades man, a dying breed. It took me 6 years to become a carpenter doing all of this and more in Ireland,every day I still learn something new. Now everybody wants to be in IT or some other brain numing job ,No trades people anymore only people who think they are, and charge top money for rubbish workmanship. Good on ya mate keep up the fantastic work.

[@eileenheitman4351]

I’ve been a carpenter/contractor for 39 years. Great demo, great result. Congrats. And I see a beautiful , challenging and fun project in the background. I’m Dave Heitman dba Dave the Carpenter in Omaha Nebraska. USA. I’m 69 and can outwork guys/girls 25 years younger. I plan to make sawdust till I can’t walk. I’m still driven by the burning desire to be independent. We are lucky men , are we not?.....to be free, outdoors much of the time, trusted to build someone’s dream. My clients become friends. I’ve met wonderful people. Only 3 assholes in 39 years. Measure twice.........and next time when stick fighting...go for the nads.

[@TheducksOrg]

That fight at the end was amazing guys! thanks for making me laugh!

[@billygear774]

Love this video, watched it about 4 times now to make sure I remember how this is done. I'm a young self employed builder and buzzing to find a job where I can use this. Keep it up buddy, love the work!!

[@HowToSandAFloor]

Since youtube has recommended me this video no less than 2.3 trillion times, I think I’ll finally give it a watch

[@stroys7061]

First time viewer. Very nice! Great craftsmanship - I’ll watch more of your videos.

[@bambamwigolo]

38 year old master mason and carpenter from Alabama. Very impressed! I subscribed. 👍

[@merluchador9063]

THE TITLE of this video is a bit misleading .. i'm sittiung here with papers a bud buster and surgical gloves for nothing

[@rudolfboukal1538]

Great master carpenter. I'm not even addressing these framing right now - just fun to watch. Better than t.v. too! I just like watching a skilled craftsman at work - I find it simply entertaining to learn and watch others enjoy their work and craft. Plus, what a pleasant, clear, and helpful human being! Thank you!! And yes ... I subscribed.

[@bennorthover]

That was mega... trying to think where i can use one of these joints, super cool !! Also loved the way you manage a circular saw, obviously years of experience, nice skills... Great energy and awesome filming, really had pace and energy to it, but enough of the details... really loved the joust off too !! Thanks guys.

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

Lovely job , many years experience on show there 👌🏼🧱👍🏼

[@ukconstruction]

Cheers Steve all the best Robin

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

Robin Clevett 🧱👍🏼

[@Shingen036]

We always just use a 12" "V" cut and then reinforce with OSB. Much faster and just as structural. I'd get fired if I tried to do this on my job-site.

[@NigelTolley]

I know I would rather have the scarf joint if it's going to be visible!

[@IVORY123100]

Used this joint years ago on a 12"x16" Oak beam .. It had 3 sections , 2 scarfs and it was supported temporarily by shoring . The entirety was 40' long . Some numbskull came along and took out the 2 center supports . The beam had to have weighed altogether 1200 lbs .. I was panicked for a second when I saw it dangling there . But impressed !! .. I eyeballed the deflection and was amazed . It might have sagged a 1/16" in 40' .. . The scarfs were more decorative and were going to have a post under each cut eventually . I love using this type of scarf when building timber arches . They give the arch interest . The wider the timber the more deft the cuts have to be to get maximum compression . I like to make the shims so the look like one solid peg and proud of the woodwork . after beating them in with a sledge I cut them off 3/4 " and round them off with a sander . If doing interior timbers S4S and there is even a hair line showing .I use an old finishers trick . Smear wood glue on the seam and sand .. The hairline disappears and the timbers look as one .Accenting the beauty of each timber and making sure the joinery can still be seen

[@johndarrah8655]

I did not know what a scarf joint was, so I googled it and ended up here. It was a VERY enjoyable lesson! Thank you! Don't know that I will ever need one, but if I do, I will remember you and have saved the link to your lesson. All the best - John. PS, congrats on winning the balance battle! 👏

[@bazd]

I'm a joiner and seen a few different scarf joints but none like this very impressive!

[@jaseh4381]

You’re a natural on camera , great video , 👍

[@Steve_Wardley_G6JEF]

Lovely joint, well executed. Makes me wish I'd been in the construction industry watching work like that but at 62 I'm going to have to settle for being a hobby woodworker but still, I can get my construction fix from your vids, cheers guy's.

[@edbell9617]

That was very interesting and educational to boot ! I'm a 75 yr old Canadian ex building contractor /solid wood furniture maker. Had my shop business for 10 years building custom furniture and later , built custom homes for 36 yrs . I've used a scarf joint a few times but just realized that I wasn't doing it properly until now :((. I never used the wedges !! That makes such good sense to be able to close that joint so well . I did cut them accurately though , which definitely helped them to be solid . Good videos !

[@ukconstruction]

Thanks Ed nice comment

[@Steveoffgrid]

@@ukconstructionAnother super tutorial Robin. So is this being used here for a ridge beam or ridge board? The beam as I understand it is a structural component. If it is for a beam, does this mean it could be used in place of a long glulam beam or steal for instance supported at both gable ends? Many thanks Robin.

[@tbradtbrad]

This is just an extended commercial. I expected him to say, "Order right now and we'll include..."

[@MountainNZ]

Finally! Someone who knows what they're doing making a tutorial instead of all these DIY clowns showing how it's done.

[@bighands69]

Or using pallet wood.

[@ukconstruction]

Cheers David!

[@richardtanner7156]

A thoroughly enjoyable video from a guy who actually works at carpentry/joinery.

[@TheKildareReno]

Excellent video! Simple repetition with perfect planning and executed flawlessly by Robin and Roger. Luckily we don't need to do major roof work on our reno but good to see the process on this anyway. Hikoki tools look excellent also.

[@nickygons]

I appreciate the skill in this joint but I guess I'm wondering why you wouldn't just laminate the pieces together?

[@zackgriffith5012]

im 22 and im a carpenter. im studying my building course and thought i got off track with my study but honestly i didn't when it comes to being a carpenter. great videos and great work. you remind me of my Cert Iv teacher, he is so knowledgeable and a great teacher. Thanks Andy Finlay and skill builders Hahahaha

[@kentsimpson8804]

Nice. I hope you stuck with it, I started young and now with 27 years experience, I wouldn't even think of going back and choosing another profession... Always in demand, everywhere. And so much fun!

[@stephenarnold1725]

I’m not a carpenter or much of a diy person but watched this video and thought it was amazing. A very strong joint and you made it sound interesting during the process. Thanks for taking the time to show us this. Steve

[@manofbeard]

As a joiner I always appreciate seeing other craftsmen at work. Really nice job 👍

[@philipswain4122]

Brilliant video. Thanks. I was looking for a way to join two lengths. Perfect.

[@budte]

We are in desparate need in the UK of training people in fully skilled trades. Too many chancers on sites and too many youngsters going to university who will never use it and they should have learned a trade.

[@PixelVillain]

Not level. You messed up, the measurements. @11:32 your hand is trying to hide the evidence. But top is obvious.

[@mehboobahmmed]

Absolute quality. And students ask me ' why do we need maths??'

[@jimbo2629]

“What do you think about that?” I think it’s fantastic.

[@9and7]

Outstanding Video and subscribed. Great to watch!

[@Ripper36068]

It's good to see someone using a scarf joint! not common today or used due to the introduction of galvanised plates! I was recently chatting to a newly qualified chippy who, when speaking to him, said he'd never been taught or even heard of a scarf joint and certainly hadn't been shown one by his college on his apprenticeship!!

[@ukconstruction]

That's a shame the apprentices are not seeing these joints at colleges

[@Kimeltuwe2023]

Excellent video> Explained step by step and clear. I've just done my own cut and it works. My only respectful suggestion is to focus the camera more on the actual lumber being cut, its lines and shapes ...and a bit less in the carpenter's face and upper body, I had to review and pause several times to identify the direction of the lines....other than that...CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@batcavebricks8623]

"I'm 65 kilos." "Tell us in stone." I'm 10 1/2 stone" Us U.S.A. peeps were left out, LOL. Fun video!

[@bertkutoob]

Batcave Bricks Oh tutt! Poor things... Next time someone from there talks about calculating how many eleventeen/32nd" strips you need to make up a 15 5/8" laminated cutting board I will think of this video with pleasure...

[@batcavebricks8623]

@@bertkutoob I love the metric system for measuring length. Here in the U.S. we weigh most things in pounds, especially when referring to our own weight. I just have no concept for weight other than pounds.

[@bertkutoob]

@@batcavebricks8623 Just having a gentle dig at the multitudinous denizens of the USA who get their knickers in a knot whenever someone doesn't give dimensions in imperial units. In the RSA we metricated somewhere in the 1960's but many of us still think in more natural units like feet and inches...

[@chrisjohnson4165]

14 pounds to the stone.

[@MrUpeetamahtavaa]

@@batcavebricks8623 one kilo= 1000 grams. 1 litre= 1000 ml. 1 meter=1000 mm. Is that so diffucult To understand?

[@TheMomanslm]

Dang! You got me at the end. That is not what I've ever called a scarf joint but I have seen it in Japanese construction. Good clip! Thanks.

[@greeneboi123]

Another great video I love watching these as I spent 4 years building timber framed houses and other jobs with my step dad. been a lot of years now since I worked in the industry but still massively appreciate the workmanship of woodwork.

[@DansTech307]

It is not just the wonderful skills that are demonstrated here that makes this a great video - It is also the speed at which you work, each stage is clearly explained and humour as well ! 5Stars

[@ukconstruction]

Thanks Terry