Go, Bob! LOVE the idea of tucking tiny notes where someone else may find them someday. Though it's a little hard to imagine them surviving in the marine environment, there's no harm in trying! Glad your work is bringing you both a sense of accomplishment.
I presume you already saw this:
"scarf (n.2)
[connecting joint in carpentry, the ends being cut or notched so as to fit into each other], late 13c. (implied in scarf-nail), probably from a Scandinavian source, such as Old Norse skarfr "nail for fastening a joint; diagonally cut end of a board," Swedish skarf, Norwegian skarv, from Proto-Germanic *skarfaz, source also of Dutch scherf, Old English scearfe "a fragment, piece" (from PIE root *sker- (1) "to cut"). Also used as a verb, "unite by means of a scarf" (1620s). Also borrowed into Romanic (French écart, Spanish escarba)."
Hey Elizabeth! I did not find all those origins actually so thanks for that research and reveal.
As for Bob's great idea, I'm thinking magic marker sharpies done as elegantly as possible and dates and names and maybe wrap a few business cards in shipping tape to ensure their survival??
As a side note, somewhere in our depths there is a carved sign that says "May this vessel be blown by the wind's of God's mercy and sail on the seas of God's love". We have a photo of it down there stashed with a bit of eternal MJ, or so they say....I just bought some wood carving tools to leave a proper mark.
Word art from my teachers everywhere...love it Josie! Thank you. Wanted to ensure that Dan is receiving his gift subscription, too. Thank you for everything! Probably a scarf artist yourself, I dare say....J
You are truly a wonderful individual Sandie! Time will tell what the next adventures bring! I'm so happy that you and your sisters follow along. Thank you.
A trip to the past too many decades ago to my first job, sweeping up the sawdust, lighting the wood stove in the work barn at a small Connecticut shipyard, then watching the old men work their magic on the lumber that not too soon became a lovely ketch.
It is magical isn't it Gary? And for the most part lost, those skills, the patience, the pride of creating such a vessel. That's what we are desperately trying to keep alive; not an easy task either. Makes it all the more wonderful to read your words. THANK YOU. Yours is a memory complete with the aroma of woodsmoke and pine shavings. Some of ours we have bagged and saved...
I'm in no position to offer any opinion about suggestions. But I do know what Jim & I enjoy, what we eagerly look forward to each week is reading what you generously share with us. You are amazing Janice. Please continue providing insight & perspective of the life Stevie & you live.
Your opinion on this is very valued indeed, Sue. What a delightful thing to read on this cold Maryland evening. I appreciate your compliment more than you know! Our best to you both. Thank you. J
I like the jig for the router, my boards were smaller so was using a RAS jig. If I made that router jig I think it would have been faster and more accurate. Do you use epoxy on the scarf joint as well or how do keep them together? Thanks for the write up.
We built those and its a great guide. We are adding G-flex to those for an assortment of reasons. The scarfs are sortof controversial as that outer end is so thin. Some joints will be butt.
The heating pads and blankets have been essential for the cure. It's been very cold.
G-flex is great stuff, I’ve been using it when bonding the harder woods in my build like purple heart. I’m building an Alma Globe 5.80, 5.8 meter / 19.5’ ply on frame boat, covered in several layers of fibreglass on the outside. The wood working so far has been the most enjoyable part, I’m not so keen on fibreglassing or faring. If I build another boat it will have more wood and less fibreglass.
I’ve cut a few scarf joints in my time, but they were always on large beams. Also, they were double skarfs halfway into the width of the beam. On the sides, the skarf cuts were angled at an opposite direction to the other side. Here’s a drawing:
The old ways of making things were good ways, but took skill and time, something we don’t seem to have these days. If our flights are 15 minutes late or if something we want at the grocery store is out of stock, or if something well made costs 50% more than junk, we snit about it.
Joy and satisfaction comes to those who take time to do good work.
Wow now Switter that is the intricacies that make carpentry amazing. See Elizabeth's definition. How do you cut those?
Steve is so happy just spending the days making it happen slowly. We couldn't afford any more time with the boatbuilder and wanted all of our hands on her. Admittedly I've had to gear way down. It's a great lesson. No snitting.
Go, Bob! LOVE the idea of tucking tiny notes where someone else may find them someday. Though it's a little hard to imagine them surviving in the marine environment, there's no harm in trying! Glad your work is bringing you both a sense of accomplishment.
I presume you already saw this:
"scarf (n.2)
[connecting joint in carpentry, the ends being cut or notched so as to fit into each other], late 13c. (implied in scarf-nail), probably from a Scandinavian source, such as Old Norse skarfr "nail for fastening a joint; diagonally cut end of a board," Swedish skarf, Norwegian skarv, from Proto-Germanic *skarfaz, source also of Dutch scherf, Old English scearfe "a fragment, piece" (from PIE root *sker- (1) "to cut"). Also used as a verb, "unite by means of a scarf" (1620s). Also borrowed into Romanic (French écart, Spanish escarba)."
From: https://www.etymonline.com/word/scarf
Hey Elizabeth! I did not find all those origins actually so thanks for that research and reveal.
As for Bob's great idea, I'm thinking magic marker sharpies done as elegantly as possible and dates and names and maybe wrap a few business cards in shipping tape to ensure their survival??
As a side note, somewhere in our depths there is a carved sign that says "May this vessel be blown by the wind's of God's mercy and sail on the seas of God's love". We have a photo of it down there stashed with a bit of eternal MJ, or so they say....I just bought some wood carving tools to leave a proper mark.
Cheers. J
It's Sunday and, once again, I treat your entre as if I'm in your hip pocket. One might say I "scarf" up each and every word!
Word art from my teachers everywhere...love it Josie! Thank you. Wanted to ensure that Dan is receiving his gift subscription, too. Thank you for everything! Probably a scarf artist yourself, I dare say....J
I am excited for you and Steve for all that you have accomplished. For selfish reasons, I am sad as it means you will be leaving on your adventures.
You are truly a wonderful individual Sandie! Time will tell what the next adventures bring! I'm so happy that you and your sisters follow along. Thank you.
Excellent!
So great to read this just after hitting that send button. You are super! THANK YOU. Thank you!
A trip to the past too many decades ago to my first job, sweeping up the sawdust, lighting the wood stove in the work barn at a small Connecticut shipyard, then watching the old men work their magic on the lumber that not too soon became a lovely ketch.
It is magical isn't it Gary? And for the most part lost, those skills, the patience, the pride of creating such a vessel. That's what we are desperately trying to keep alive; not an easy task either. Makes it all the more wonderful to read your words. THANK YOU. Yours is a memory complete with the aroma of woodsmoke and pine shavings. Some of ours we have bagged and saved...
Four planks on, twenty- four to go. J
I'm in no position to offer any opinion about suggestions. But I do know what Jim & I enjoy, what we eagerly look forward to each week is reading what you generously share with us. You are amazing Janice. Please continue providing insight & perspective of the life Stevie & you live.
Admiration & Love,
Sue & Jim
Your opinion on this is very valued indeed, Sue. What a delightful thing to read on this cold Maryland evening. I appreciate your compliment more than you know! Our best to you both. Thank you. J
I like the jig for the router, my boards were smaller so was using a RAS jig. If I made that router jig I think it would have been faster and more accurate. Do you use epoxy on the scarf joint as well or how do keep them together? Thanks for the write up.
We built those and its a great guide. We are adding G-flex to those for an assortment of reasons. The scarfs are sortof controversial as that outer end is so thin. Some joints will be butt.
The heating pads and blankets have been essential for the cure. It's been very cold.
What vessel were you working on Bruce?
G-flex is great stuff, I’ve been using it when bonding the harder woods in my build like purple heart. I’m building an Alma Globe 5.80, 5.8 meter / 19.5’ ply on frame boat, covered in several layers of fibreglass on the outside. The wood working so far has been the most enjoyable part, I’m not so keen on fibreglassing or faring. If I build another boat it will have more wood and less fibreglass.
I’ve cut a few scarf joints in my time, but they were always on large beams. Also, they were double skarfs halfway into the width of the beam. On the sides, the skarf cuts were angled at an opposite direction to the other side. Here’s a drawing:
https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSCBHBegH8sreOu1u56lIIxIJgoZLHKsRWHBERmaXMFCw&s
The old ways of making things were good ways, but took skill and time, something we don’t seem to have these days. If our flights are 15 minutes late or if something we want at the grocery store is out of stock, or if something well made costs 50% more than junk, we snit about it.
Joy and satisfaction comes to those who take time to do good work.
Wow now Switter that is the intricacies that make carpentry amazing. See Elizabeth's definition. How do you cut those?
Steve is so happy just spending the days making it happen slowly. We couldn't afford any more time with the boatbuilder and wanted all of our hands on her. Admittedly I've had to gear way down. It's a great lesson. No snitting.
Hi, was the scarf joint you linked purely mechincal or did you put some kind of adhesive in there as well?
I glued and screwed them, but they were strong mechanically. Belts and suspenders, I guess.
A tipping point for both Steadfast and crew.
Another tipping point! Pun intended. Thanks Leeann, you are the master scarfer in my book and always will be....thanks for staying aboard!