> I am building a San Javier Single, my first boat. For some reason scarf
> joints scare the hell out of me. I can picture my kayak getting samller
> and smaller from trimming off screwed up scarf joints and starting over or
> recutting panels. Has anyone ever used an electric planer or beltsander?
> I've heard of a power saw attachment but my reading source did'nt specify
> if it was for a Skil Saw or a table saw. Like you the first scarf joints scared me as well, especially as I have not been very good at using a block plane.Using a belt sander makes this job incredably easy, I suggest practising on a few scrap bits first but you will be suprised on how easy it really is. Be a bit careful on clamping the joint when drying, too much pressure will starve the joint of epoxy.