Scarfing a stringer already on frame

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  1. mariobrothers88
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    mariobrothers88 Senior Member

    Hey guys I made an error on a stringer that I already glued to the bulkheads. I want to cut out the section and scarf a new piece of wood to it. They are 1"x2" stringers. Any tips to cut the scarf while it's already on the frame? Ive been scarfing with a table saw but I won't be able to use that since its already glued to the bulkheads. I was thinking of using either a jigsaw or multitool to cut out the scarf but it will be tough on such a small stringer. Any tips or ideas to make it easier? Thanks in advance for any tips!!
     
  2. Rumars
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    Rumars Senior Member

    Handtools are your friends, saw and plane/sand. Cut a scarf in a similar size piece of wood, clamp to the stringer and use it as a guide for a small handsaw. Adjust with a plane and/or some sandpaper, but if you are careful while cutting it should not be necessary.
     
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  3. Will Gilmore
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    Will Gilmore Senior Member

    You can, depending on the room you have around your frames, clamp the new section beside the in-place stringer. Cut scarf guide blocks on the table saw and clamp to the stringer. Use a hand plane to finish the joint. Sanding, unless you're really careful, will round the corners slightly and not give a good marriage.
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  5. fallguy
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    fallguy Senior Member

    I am a big fan of the oscillating tool, but you'll need to draw lines all across on all sides. Epoxy and filler will do the rest.
     
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