Andrew McHarney's Jig:
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| It is similar to the tool shown in the plans.
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| I started with a piece of 1/4" hardboard 4inches wide and about 24 inches long, beveled to 30degrees on one side.
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| To this I attached a 1x4 (also beveled to 30 degrees also 24 inches long) using glue and staples.
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| You now have a 30degree V shaped piece.
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| Screw the plate of the saw to the 1x4 with the bevel tight up against the blade
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| (you will have to adjust the bevel of the saw as you do this to get the scarf angle you desire).
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| The 1/4" hardboard is now the plate that runs along the ply you will cut.
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| You also need a 3/4x3/4 piece attached along the top side of the hardboard that will run against a board screwed down over the ply as a guide.
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| Make a sample cut to find out where to place the guide board.
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| I found this jig works well and the long length allows you to get it straight as you begin your cut.
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| It may sound confusing here but really only takes a short time to make.
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| I will send a pic to mrb if I can ever get my stupid camera to download.
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