: Here is some improvements to the scarf jig I posted a while back. While I am
: still don't trust this one and a kickback of the cutoff is still a
: possibility, I feel much better about this design.

: Your standing to the left of the blade. Both hands are out of line with the
: blade. The switch on my saw is awkward to reach but but that's something I
: can live it.

: I did have a wedge cutoff get pulled down by the blade into my zero clearance
: throat. I thought about going spread eagle on the floor after what
: happened. But of course it was to late and I quickly got my wits about
: me.

: BTW the thumb is healing nicely. I can use it again on a limited capacity.
: Still looks like hell but I can see it is healing and I will have full use
: of it. Looks like it's going to have some spots that have no feeling
: though.

: http://www.kudzupatch.com/woodshop/scarfing/jig/long_parts.jpg
: http://www.kudzupatch.com/woodshop/scarfing/jig/overal.jpg
: http://www.kudzupatch.com/woodshop/scarfing/jig/overal2.jpg
: http://www.kudzupatch.com/woodshop/scarfing/jig/wedged.jpg

Yeah I've done the wedge routine too, not nice. Have searched for a fix, not found it yet.

Bill H.