Making long skinny things with scarf joints and WEST SYSTEM EPOXY

Chapters 00:00 Why scarf joints matter in boatbuilding 00:08 Project intro – Poulsbo Boat build 00:33 Milling stock for long laminations 01:23 Surface prep and epoxy bonding basics 02:15 Hook scarf vs flat scarf explained 02:47 Scarf jig setup on the table saw 03:38 Glue-up setup on the bench 05:30 Preventing movement during glue-up 06:28 Using wax paper and clamping strategy 07:05 Why epoxy is ideal for scarf joints 08:11 Two-part bonding process explained 10:24 Thickening epoxy with colloidal silica 11:36 Aligning and fastening scarf joints 14:08 Clamping strategy and pressure tips 15:05 Using a strongback as a glue-up bench 16:25 Mixing fresh epoxy and timing 17:56 Clamping pads and shop-made solutions 18:48 Alternative alignment methods 19:05 Why epoxy allows shorter scarf joints 19:44 Final thoughts and wrap-up Hashtags #BoatBuilding #PoulsboBoat #WoodenBoat #ScarfJoint #Woodworking #Epoxy #WestSystem #NomadBoatBuilding Suggested Tags poulsbo boat, scarf joint woodworking, scarf joint boat building, epoxy woodworking, west system epoxy, wooden boat building, boat building techniques, scarf joint jig, woodworking tips, laminating wood, strip built boat, nomad boat building