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This is a unique tool for cutting accurate scarf joints in plywood up to 3/8" thick. Attaches easily to most circular saws and is simple to remove. The West System 875 Scarffer was designed by Gougeon Brothers, so you know it's not only a quality and useful tool, but also tailor made for use in marine construction.
$73.60
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BRAND:
WEST System
Type:
Circular Saw
Questions & Answers about West System Scarffer:
2011-12-14RALPH PENTON asked: I have a Bosch worm drive; will the tool work with this?
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2012-01-11HANDY SYSTEMS OF VIRGINIA: The waffle pattern cast into the top of the base plate may give you some problem. You must drill the base plate to attach the scarffer and the grid may get in the way. A flat plate base is much easier to use and you should dedicate a saw to scarf with.
2012-01-12JOHN MANN: If the scarffer fits the base plate it should work fine. My saw is an old Black and Decker similar to the one saw pictured in the ad.
2011-12-12DEB CRAIGER asked: Hi. I read that it works on up to 3/8 material but the instructions I have call for some 1/2" ply. Any chance the tool will work on this material?
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2011-12-12HANDY SYSTEMS OF VIRGINIA: Your pretty much limited to 3/8 for scarfing with one cut. If you are willing to do some hand-work then you can probably make 1/2 inch work. The instructions tell you how to do it, although I haven't tried it yet.
2011-12-30Ralph Penton: Deb,
The scarfer (the saw as well) can be modified to make scarf joints on 1/2" or 12MM ply, but you'd be well advised to contact the Gougeon Brothers directly for EXACT instructions for your particular make of saw.
The scarfer does an excellent job on 1/4" and 3/8" inch ply as advertised and I would recommend it. As a side note, MAKE SURE YOUR SAW ANGLE IS 7-1/2 DEGREES OR YOU WILL NOT GET AN 8 TO 1 JOINT. Regardless of what your blade angle guide says on your saw, keep tweaking it until you get a 2" joint. My Porter Cable says 9degrees but the joint turns out perfectly cut 8 to 1 joints. The same will apply to 1/2" ply.
Good luck.
Ralph P. Snohomish, WA
2012-01-02JEFF COOK: Sorry, can't help you, have only used it on 6mm ply.
2012-01-16TERESA PHILLIPS: Deb you can do up to 1/2 per the instruction but since the blade will only cut thru a little over two inches deep at the angle the saw is set up for you have to finish the last bit of the cut with a hand plane.. I have no problem since all the wood I scarff is 1/4 inch..I use to do these joints by hand with a belt sander but this tool is simple and amazing.. I did have to buy a new Skill saw to get a base that was wide enough to drill the 4 holes required to mount the tool but it was worth it..
2011-10-09JOHN STOKES asked: Will this attachment work with an older Craftsman circular saw? Which saws work and which don't?
2011-10-04JOHN PANOZZO asked: Will the scarfer work on 1/8 inch birch skins?
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2011-10-21HANDY SYSTEMS OF VIRGINIA: I would say yes John, with the caveat that you have set up and assembled the scarffer onto your saw with care. In addition a thin kirf 60 tooth finish blade will help with the cut.
I used this to scarf 3/8" plywood to make 2'x16' pieces for planking. Once set up it was extremely easy to use. It was quick. And, most importantly it made a PERFECT scarf that required no additional work. I tell my friends it is the best tool I have for it's intended purpose.
3/6/2013
2.0
Takes patience and practice
By Hank
from Western PA
About Me Casual Do-It-Yourselfer
Pros
Easy To Store
Cons
Heavy
Best Uses
In The Workshop
Comments about West System Scarffer:
Pre drilled holes in scarfing unit did not match the base plate of the Milwaukee circular saw making the unit fussy to install. Scarf cuts seem to be reasonably accurate though the addition of the guide makes the assembly very heavy. New users should practice before making cuts on expensive marine grade plywood. Also, a carbide tipped finish quality blade should be used.
2/26/2010
(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
4.0
Good product - but instructions correct?
By John
from Orange County, CA
About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer
Pros
Easy To Store
Easy To Use
Good Safety Features
Cons
Best Uses
In The Workshop
Comments about West System Scarffer:
The setup instructions may be in error. The recommended blade angle and clearance were not eve close (I needed 0 degrees and near 0 clearance for an 8:1 scarf.), but after some experimentation, I got near perfect results.
8/15/2008
(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)
4.0
A very handle tool
By Taylor72
from Wrentham, MA
About Me Professional
Pros
EASY TO USE
Works great
Cons
None
Best Uses
Boatbuilding
Home Repair
In The Field
In The Workshop
Comments about West System Scarffer:
This tool or jig really simplifies cutting a tricky joint. All you need is a standard skill saw and this unit and you are good to go. A long scarf makes for a super strong glued joint.
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