Timber Framing Scarf Joint

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  • @k2s3p
    @k2s3p 3 роки тому +14

    You make it look so easy. Cutting with a circular saw without a guide on two sides and yet getting a perfect fitting joint. Amazing work.

  • @gordonpromish9218
    @gordonpromish9218 7 років тому +15

    thank god! no dithering, no fumbling, no wasted time in superfluous explanations. just clean controlled movements and competent workmanship.

  • @AT-eq8kc
    @AT-eq8kc 9 років тому +5

    You make everything LOOK so easy and casual, No fancy over extravagant tools too. A true craftsman. Thanks for this!

  • @stevearttus8164
    @stevearttus8164 4 роки тому +2

    I've been a carpenter for 29 years. Residential and commercial work, never worked on timber frame though. This is a video showing an extremely ingenious and complex joint, done by a true master craftsman. Excellent video!

  • @christophrufle5811
    @christophrufle5811 9 років тому +5

    nice to see that traditional craftmanship never goes out of style!
    greetings from a swiss carpenter...

  • @_cb336
    @_cb336 9 років тому +2

    Very cool piece. Thanks for not dubbing cheesy, stock, UA-cam music behind it. So many useful videos that I'd like to watch, but I just can't handle the production. Hope you make more woodworking videos. Really enjoyable.

    • @francisbarnett
      @francisbarnett  9 років тому

      Clif Brigden I think the sound of the work adds to a fuller 'description' of what's happening. Thanks for watching.

  • @johnlanthier9047
    @johnlanthier9047 8 років тому +19

    I love watching someone with incredible skills work. That was peaceful and beautiful.

  • @invinter
    @invinter 5 років тому +11

    Love these vids. Strait to the point, no BS. On top of that no silly background music or making it unusually hard by doing it the "old" way. Just simple, clean, and very well done. Just like a common person would in their shop.

  • @JDeWittDIY
    @JDeWittDIY 9 років тому +23

    Beautiful joint. I liked how you made the final fit by pressing the pieces together and sawing between them.

    • @glendagobstoppa3033
      @glendagobstoppa3033 8 років тому +9

      That's known as a 'cut and shut' in the trade, a proper old chippy's trick.

    • @MrKruidenberg
      @MrKruidenberg 8 років тому +4

      J DeWitt DIY how do you begin. When the two pcs are clamped together how do you get the saw between them?

    • @theshacall
      @theshacall 7 років тому +1

      Sjors Kruidenberg you get it in before tighening them together. then when you cut through till the end,make sure you cut also where you had your hand saw intially when tightening the joint. but on other kind of joints,like normal angled joints,let's say,you got no mitre saw ,you cut the angled joints marked ,then if not perfect,you tighten them together and start cutting through the joint until both surfaces of the wood are flat on the hand saw. or circular saw(possible like that too,but you must have a steady hand). then cut the lengths :) you are welcome :)

    • @verlagdashofer5000
      @verlagdashofer5000 7 років тому +1

      Why did he do that? It seemed perfect to me before that..

    • @AnotherScreenname
      @AnotherScreenname 2 роки тому +1

      @@MrKruidenberg pause camera. Unclamp them. Insert saw, start cut, resume recording.

  • @syedalishanzaidi1
    @syedalishanzaidi1 9 років тому +2

    Dear Francis, Thank you for this beautiful video without unnecessary music and commentary. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Other video makers should learn from your example. Well done! and thank you again, I will watch moreof your videos.

  • @WildTrek
    @WildTrek 2 роки тому +3

    The ceiling beams in my house use this scarf joint. It was the first time I had seen them, I spent a good hour analyzing them. It’s pretty neat how they work

  • @VivaVilla.
    @VivaVilla. 7 років тому +2

    The crisp sounds of the pencil writing, the materials and the silent. His hands are those of a true carpenter.

  • @juleswebb1885
    @juleswebb1885 7 років тому +3

    I love your energetic and vigorous approach to your work! Appropriate for a big joint like that. I made a much bigger one to join two oak beams in my converted barn an used a chainsaw to hog out. It turned out good but the method you use looks way quicker. Thanks : )

  • @buzzsaw301
    @buzzsaw301 7 років тому +1

    from one carpenter to another, I really appreciate this video. this has my mind in overtime with all the places I would like to put this to work. thanks bro

    • @francisbarnett
      @francisbarnett  7 років тому

      +buzzsaw301 normally used to extended long wallplates and beams.

  • @DiHandley
    @DiHandley 9 років тому +384

    Somehow I find these "silent" videos more interesting because you can concentrate on what is being done rather than what is being said. And watching someone who clearly knows what they are doing clearly helps. Woodworking is such an "honest" trade. Thank you.

    • @francisbarnett
      @francisbarnett  9 років тому +19

      Many thanks, normally people complain there's no voice over, truth told talking to camera is hard and practice needed. More timber frame videos in the pipeline.

    • @DiHandley
      @DiHandley 9 років тому +3

      Excellent!!

    • @resipsaloquitur13
      @resipsaloquitur13 9 років тому +3

      I agree totally

    • @shanemarcotte2062
      @shanemarcotte2062 9 років тому +3

      +David Handley Well said sir. i framed and trimmed homes for over 21 years and I thoroughly enjoyed this.

    • @gyrenrockz
      @gyrenrockz 9 років тому +3

      +David Handley yeah same here.. i like it how they make things without them talking.. just like Jimmy DiResta..

  • @pikindownunder
    @pikindownunder 8 років тому +2

    I truly admire watching someone with great carpentry skills. Good video

  • @mwnciboo
    @mwnciboo 7 років тому +5

    It is a beautiful joint, so clever and elegant. I recently started watching some of the Japanese Joinery and Carpentry and their stuff is insane.

    • @francisbarnett
      @francisbarnett  7 років тому +2

      +mwnciboo thanks for your kind words, I'm currently waiting for an appeal for a video to be monetised. Watch this space.

    • @robmckay5700
      @robmckay5700 Рік тому

      The Japanese are “next level” masters at carpentry

  • @wainstallsboy
    @wainstallsboy 5 років тому +1

    That bad boy aint going nowhere. Stunning piece of craftsmanship.

  • @pintobean9071
    @pintobean9071 8 років тому +75

    Now, THAT'S how you make a video! No talk. You just did it. Thanks. I enjoyed watching you work.

  • @cluxseltoot
    @cluxseltoot 8 років тому +1

    What an excellent video - all I need now is the wood, a piece of land, some tools and a lot of talent!
    Thank you for sharing this inspirational video - it has made my day.

    • @francisbarnett
      @francisbarnett  8 років тому

      Land is what everyone is looking for. Thanks for watching.

    • @cluxseltoot
      @cluxseltoot 8 років тому

      I had intended to purchase some land in Northern France for one such project - but since Brexit. I am thinking to commit suicide as I can remember what this country was like before the EU. Something all these idiotic politicians have no experience of. Europe is awash with inexpensive land in idyllic places near the sea, deep in the countryside, close to forests, on mountain sides and close to communities. All gone now. So back to looking inwards and being ripped-off by the rich and the class system once more.
      Looking at your videos makes sense to how you work and that sustainable living can be realised, which ironically, the EU has one of the best and realisable policies on such matters in the whole of the world.

    • @francisbarnett
      @francisbarnett  8 років тому +1

      Couldn't agree more, sadly the easily lead believed the lies and rhetoric from the few and got us into this crazy situation. One world one nation, we should be working towards equality for all.

  •  8 років тому +4

    Wow, top bloke, I admire the carpentry skills you have!

  • @GEVRANTH
    @GEVRANTH 9 років тому +3

    i love how simple and elegant these videos are, truly enjoyable!

  • @jacobabbott9562
    @jacobabbott9562 9 років тому +3

    this is the coolest timber frame joint i have ever seen! thanks for making the vid.

  • @totaleclipse99
    @totaleclipse99 4 роки тому

    I know I’m about 4 years late, but sir you are a master at what you do. Mad respect!

  • @gregoriovii8746
    @gregoriovii8746 9 років тому +14

    THIS IS FUNNY (LIKE STRANGE) IN A HAND YOU HAVE A SAVAGE WOOD-WORKING STILE AND IN THE OTHER HAND YOU DO HAVE A DELICATE AND DELICIOUS GIFT ON YOUR CAMERA AND EDITION WORKING. JUT LIKE "DOCTOR JEKYLL AND MISTER HYDE". EXCELENT. CONGRATIULATION FROM ARGENTINA!!!!!!

  • @Wetkeazle
    @Wetkeazle 8 років тому +1

    Awesome job! No screw, no glue. Reminds me of Japanese woodcraft. I like how this is built using basic tools, any woodcraft hobbyist owns or could afford.

    • @francisbarnett
      @francisbarnett  8 років тому +2

      all of these timber frame joints would have been original cut using only hand tools. Thanks for watching.

    • @andrewyork3869
      @andrewyork3869 5 років тому

      @@francisbarnett I have always found that amazing

  • @andrewakrause
    @andrewakrause 9 років тому +14

    "This is not a tutorial. Please do not copy anything I do."
    Don't worry. I can tell by how easy this looks, that it is in fact not at all easy, and you're just really good at this. I, on the other hand, would destroy a small forest to get one scarf joint done right.

    • @francisbarnett
      @francisbarnett  9 років тому +1

      +Andrew Krause A bit of practice and its all in the planning. Thanks for watching.

  • @SINNER5150
    @SINNER5150 6 років тому +1

    Alway have been fascinated by timber framed houses and barns. It's amazin to see them still standing after all this time!(not too many still around though!)

  • @joenadeau4419
    @joenadeau4419 8 років тому +3

    Nicely done, we have a couple of these in our barn in Maine, I knew they were involved but not this involved....thanks for posting this

  • @timothyanderson2166
    @timothyanderson2166 2 роки тому

    Putting the beams together and then re-sawing through the seem is an awesome technique to get a perfect fit! Definitely gonna start doing that.

  • @Felipera_
    @Felipera_ 8 років тому +12

    thats gotta be the most badass circular saw ive ever seen

    • @francisbarnett
      @francisbarnett  8 років тому

      ua-cam.com/video/1nfTS2TWEhs/v-deo.html

    • @jrcoopr
      @jrcoopr 7 років тому +1

      That's all I was thinking the whole time - that is a serious circular saw...

  • @russellcox5129
    @russellcox5129 5 років тому +2

    The cathedral of Norte Dame had some scarf joints, but sadly they are gone, look at the time they served, Amazing in the history of wood working!!

  • @EnterpriseKnight
    @EnterpriseKnight 7 років тому +20

    6:58 I'm more surprised that those old plastic boxes manage to hold the weight of an adult man and a heavy piece of wood.

    • @francisbarnett
      @francisbarnett  7 років тому +7

      +EnterpriseKnight milk crates are an essential part of any site kit. (Ha ha) thanks for watching.

  • @hineko_
    @hineko_ 4 роки тому +1

    making cuts this perfect without any sorts of guides is pure magic to me.

  • @MrChickadee
    @MrChickadee 8 років тому +11

    Nice job, was wandering, do you think there is any real benefit to the variations of this and similar joints which add tabling?

    • @francisbarnett
      @francisbarnett  8 років тому +10

      I guess this joint has the benefit of being under longitudinal compression from the wedge, whereas other scarf joints could be reliant on the pegs to keep the joint together, I imagine the best joint would be whichever is best suited to the frame being made. Thanks for watching.

    • @TheSnorlax122
      @TheSnorlax122 8 років тому +2

      I watch both of you guys all the time , keep the good work , nice videos :D

    • @rakeshyadav8464
      @rakeshyadav8464 3 роки тому

      6

    • @whatyousaidbud
      @whatyousaidbud 3 роки тому +2

      @@rakeshyadav8464 4

    • @whatyousaidbud
      @whatyousaidbud 3 роки тому

      @@rakeshyadav8464 it seems 4 is more popular than 6 🤔🤔🤔

  • @Oakleaf700
    @Oakleaf700 7 років тому

    My son is a green oak timber framer, and made a scarf joint that has wedges in the centre of the joint just like this...Green oak has the most beautiful scent to it..I cadge the interesting beam offcuts from him to use as small oak stands for lamps/small tables..when they dry out, they 'split' so beautifully which gives even more character.

  • @miguelfdez712
    @miguelfdez712 8 років тому +16

    This kind of joint is known in Spain as "rayo de Júpiter" or Jupiter's ray in english. Is used not only in lumber, but also in.....grafting!

    • @aaronriedel1985
      @aaronriedel1985 8 років тому

      yes! very similar

    • @aloiseaux767
      @aloiseaux767 8 років тому +3

      Technically it's also lumber, very, very tiny lumber :P

    • @Oakleaf700
      @Oakleaf700 7 років тому +1

      What a romantic name 'Rayo de Jupiter'.

    • @2adamast
      @2adamast 5 років тому

      The name comes from the thunderbolt shape

  • @juniorsilveira7489
    @juniorsilveira7489 5 років тому

    Wow Francis, excellent job, Ian carpenter and I love to see people that does wonderful job like you, especially using left hand circular saw, my favorite. Best regards from New York.

  • @wildlife3933
    @wildlife3933 8 років тому +8

    this is a true art form, wish i knew how to do this

    • @francisbarnett
      @francisbarnett  8 років тому +1

      +Trebor Johnson Practice, after 20 odd years its not to hard.

    • @tabootopicsaside2077
      @tabootopicsaside2077 4 роки тому

      its bullshit, learn from a pro

    • @jamesgallagher3317
      @jamesgallagher3317 4 роки тому

      @@tabootopicsaside2077 What a great and inspiring video, I was a bit surprised half way through when she turned to the camera and called everyone watching a big smelly cunt but I guess it ads to the dramatic effect
      Keep up the great content

  • @007more7
    @007more7 5 років тому

    This is what you tube should be
    All show and no talk.thank you sir..

  • @LennardHartman
    @LennardHartman 8 років тому +13

    When you put the two pieces together and pulled the handsaw through it to clean up the joint was a pretty neat trick

    • @francisbarnett
      @francisbarnett  8 років тому +11

      +Lennard Hartman this fitting of the joint is called kerfing the joint. Thanks for watching.

    • @norm58ify
      @norm58ify 8 років тому +1

      Francis Barnett

  • @albionwatts6000
    @albionwatts6000 7 років тому +1

    Brilliant... You and Mr Chickadee ought to get together.. No music no yapping just the sound of the tools.. Thanks a million.. Only problem was the video is too short. Could have watched you work all afternoon...

    • @francisbarnett
      @francisbarnett  7 років тому

      I taught him everything he knows ,ha ha, thanks for watching.

    • @albionwatts6000
      @albionwatts6000 7 років тому

      Loved it,, Thanks..

  • @fusion-music
    @fusion-music 9 років тому +15

    Nicely shot and edited. Great workmanship. Learnt a lot in that.

  • @chm1701
    @chm1701 5 років тому +2

    That is one big ass circular saw! Really nice to see and this video really suited the lack of voiceover. Loved the use of hand tools too. Have a like.

  • @philbox4566
    @philbox4566 8 років тому +16

    I saw a similar joint up in a roof that we were replacing on one of the first houses west of Brisbane, SE Queensland. So really old house for Australia. Blacksmith nails everywhere. The joint had the same z shape but it also had something extra. Through the joint it had a half checkout. In other words let's say the timber section was 6 inches wide. There was a 2 inch wide and one inch deep check out across the joint on the lower section and on the upper section there was a a mirror image check out so that no matter what the joint did there was absolutely no movement. Very technical. It was all held together with a blacksmith made wedge. The house had 17 foot ceilings and the windows had roller shutters on the outside and underfloor slits for pointing guns through as a defence against Aboriginal spear attacks.

    • @francisbarnett
      @francisbarnett  8 років тому +10

      This type of joint is very old technology, found in ancient European timber frame buildings, timber ships and many different structures. Thanks for your comment.

  • @mattedwards4533
    @mattedwards4533 5 років тому +2

    Nice fit! I use to use the scarf joint but I am retired now and I am trying to learn the computer. I was wondering why the top and bottom lock angle was so sharp? I barely had any angle at all when I made the joint to keep from it splitting out. My joints were not as clean as yours and could make a difference. I am really impressed with your fit!

  • @miguelangelbalaguer5297
    @miguelangelbalaguer5297 8 років тому +3

    Impecable Francis. . . . . Thanks

  • @dgb5820
    @dgb5820 9 років тому +1

    I sincerely hope your talent and skills will never die it was amazing just to watch amazing craft, thankyou for going to the trouble I enjoyed every second of it

  • @Hhnskaterfan
    @Hhnskaterfan 7 років тому +5

    Beautiful! The work of genuine artisan craftsmanship.

  • @CH-tn3fn
    @CH-tn3fn 2 роки тому

    Bravo, c'est du beau travail. Ni précipitation, ni hésitation. Ça parait presque facile mais on sait les années d'expérience qu’il faut pour en arriver à ce niveau.

  • @forestlampcraft472
    @forestlampcraft472 8 років тому +4

    Bravo perfect fit of parts.

  • @breakerboy2000
    @breakerboy2000 8 років тому +1

    this joint is genius. very satisfying to watch.

  • @Montunito7601
    @Montunito7601 8 років тому +71

    The best tutorials: less talk and more action. Thanks!

  • @icespeckledhens
    @icespeckledhens 9 років тому +1

    Nice joint, glad you are still using the joint

  • @johnnylove-lace4153
    @johnnylove-lace4153 8 років тому +4

    Where did the term scarf joint come from??

    • @francisbarnett
      @francisbarnett  8 років тому

      +Paul Bennett this type of joint originated from medieval English timber framing. Buildings and boat construction

    • @jimthesoundman7363
      @jimthesoundman7363 7 років тому

      Probably from the way a scarf would wrap around your neck, and you could "tie" it while still keeping it flat. That would be my guess.

    • @captain34ca
      @captain34ca 7 років тому +2

      Middle English skarf, probably from Old Norse skarfr butt end of a plank
      First Known Use: 15th century

  • @manjitsingh-xc4tv
    @manjitsingh-xc4tv 4 роки тому

    First time seeing this type of self locking joint ,,
    A master piece build by a another master piece ,,

  • @bigvegass
    @bigvegass 9 років тому +15

    Its oddly relaxing watching this video.

    • @francisbarnett
      @francisbarnett  9 років тому +1

      Wes L Thanks for watching, I take this as some sort of a compliment, lol, have a good day.

    • @MarcosJ-mq4lk
      @MarcosJ-mq4lk 9 років тому

      Francis Barnett Worm drive circular saw? Cant get these from the UK right?....

  • @Mainbusfail
    @Mainbusfail 3 роки тому +1

    I just threw all my wood working tools in the trash, lit a fire in the middle of my work shop, closed the door and walked out into the middle of my yard and kicked a bunny over my neighbors roof. Thanks a lot Mr. Barnett LOL, j/k of course. Beautiful workmanship is a joy to watch.

  • @stephenmerritt5750
    @stephenmerritt5750 8 років тому +17

    I love it. The best part is that I don't have to listen to someone talk, just the sound of the tools.

  • @nestortreeface2905
    @nestortreeface2905 3 роки тому +1

    Wonderful work there. Interesting to see a 'keyed' scarf. I've only ever used the folding wedge locking scarf myself, in Tudor oak frame buildings of similar dimension timbers and larger.

  • @xSchiism
    @xSchiism 9 років тому +22

    That 8"x8" hard wood interlocking joint with a key held your 180 lb body? mind blown.

    • @jickdawmonelason7239
      @jickdawmonelason7239 9 років тому

      I know right!!! lmao..

    • @zerothreequarter
      @zerothreequarter 8 років тому +5

      +xSchiism and in a sick way, i think we all would have laughed uncontrollably had it failed right??

    • @casualguy393
      @casualguy393 6 років тому +1

      It certainly would have made me laugh if either of the plastic crates broke, but would have added confidence in the strength of the joint lol

  • @mckenziekeith7434
    @mckenziekeith7434 7 років тому +1

    A lot of effort for a demo joint! Thanks for doing it.

    • @francisbarnett
      @francisbarnett  7 років тому

      +McKenzie Keith no probs, thanks for watching.

  • @13soxs
    @13soxs 8 років тому +52

    A few coats of danish oil and beeswax, and I would put this in my sitting room, just to look at....

    • @francisbarnett
      @francisbarnett  8 років тому +7

      I have it on end outside my house "art"

  • @raslc
    @raslc 8 років тому +1

    Wow! I found that big block of wood quite impressive, but the joint was even better. Especially the jumping.

  • @johnzzhu
    @johnzzhu 9 років тому +9

    Nice!
    Shocking that the 8x8s held up to your weight! /s

    • @MichaelOlsen-Engineer
      @MichaelOlsen-Engineer 9 років тому +1

      Very Impressive!

    • @francisbarnett
      @francisbarnett  9 років тому +1

      Michael Olsen Thanks you!

    • @francisbarnett
      @francisbarnett  9 років тому +5

      The Nomadic Polywright Show well I have been trying to diet recently LOL. Thanks for your comment, much appreciated.

    • @youllregretit
      @youllregretit 9 років тому +1

      Francis Barnett i would assume he doesn't weight as much as a building with a roof and a foot of snow. a well made scarf joint like that should hold a lot. the angled cuts keep sheering stress to the full height of the timber vs a half lap.

    • @gordonmillar998
      @gordonmillar998 9 років тому

      youllregretit Interesting about the strength issue.

  • @steamboatwillie8517
    @steamboatwillie8517 5 років тому

    We were in a New Zealand historical boat museum last year, ( one of those that's what they arrived in types) and the main lengthwise timbers were all joined in this manner. I only noticed the joints, as the ring beam in our cottage has one also.( so it takes the weight of a slate roof!) I hadn't however, considered the work going into one. Hats off to you guys, our builders 200 yrs ago, and presumably, every shipwright......I feel rather insignificant :0+

  • @AprendizdeLuthier
    @AprendizdeLuthier 7 років тому +7

    Well.... I don't know what to say about this because I am still amazed!!! O_O
    Congratulations, then!

  • @jeremiasimmig9505
    @jeremiasimmig9505 3 роки тому

    True craftsmanship! Well done Sir

  • @FrontierlessCraftsman
    @FrontierlessCraftsman 9 років тому +3

    Nice work. I love the fitting of the joint around 4:20 top notch! What was this piece for ie was it a demo piece or did you have a reason for scarfing such an overall short piece

    • @francisbarnett
      @francisbarnett  9 років тому +2

      This was just a demo, made from some off cuts from a three bay oak garage job I completed last year. Thanks for watching.

    • @pecoliky8793
      @pecoliky8793 6 років тому +1

      Frontierless Craftsman joint? 4:20? am i thinking correctly? 😂

  • @latitudeash
    @latitudeash 8 років тому +1

    Wow, talent in woodwork. You sir are a expert.

  • @nikoladd
    @nikoladd 8 років тому +11

    Angry pencil wielding at it's best...

    • @francisbarnett
      @francisbarnett  8 років тому +8

      Hard pencil on hard timber, building habits become engrained, no anger. Thanks for watching.

  • @chestermicek
    @chestermicek 8 років тому +2

    I see good woodwork and good camera work, plus there is no distracting music - just the noise of the saw. I like this sort of thing so much that I buy episodes of THE WOODWRIGHT'S SHOP & I take classes at a local woodworker's store.. I'm impressed with your mastery of power tools and hand tools. Do you sell videos of your techniques?

    • @francisbarnett
      @francisbarnett  8 років тому +1

      Thanks for the complements, all the videos you see are the ones I have. If you really want to learn about timber framing I recommend going to the library and taking out books on the subject, then get some scrap timber and practice the joints you wish to cut. All the best.

  • @72uzb
    @72uzb 8 років тому +3

    Respect

  • @EricT43
    @EricT43 8 років тому +1

    You make it look so easy. Beautiful work!

  • @GNU_Linux_for_good
    @GNU_Linux_for_good 8 років тому +3

    God damn it: these are *really* big pieces of lumber. If someone haven't quite understood the phrase 'With a circular saw, you can build houses', here's your answer. Great.

    • @francisbarnett
      @francisbarnett  8 років тому

      This is just an example joint, imagine the timbers are 3m long. Thanks for watching.

  • @4mbrad642
    @4mbrad642 8 років тому +1

    WOW! The joint came out just beautiful. Thanks for shearing!

  • @Oregon321
    @Oregon321 8 років тому +11

    is the joint made to please the eye? seems impractical seeing a solid beam would suffice.

    • @francisbarnett
      @francisbarnett  8 років тому +36

      this is an example piece, normally used to join long wall plates or tie beams. Thanks for watching

    • @oldmanfromscenetwentyfour8164
      @oldmanfromscenetwentyfour8164 7 років тому +20

      It's for joining long pieces to make an even longer beam AND for making a repair to a beam that can not be completely replaced. Yes, it's pleasing to the eye, all carpentry SHOULD be pleasing to the eye.
      I'll bet you're a CnC type of guy.

    • @TheProdigalSon_777
      @TheProdigalSon_777 7 років тому +2

      Francis Barnett....cool...i was wondering what purpose that served....awesomeness....

    • @boxsterman77
      @boxsterman77 7 років тому +3

      A scarf joint is designed to extend the length of a piece because the requisite length cannot be achieved with one unit. He merely used a smaller set as an example.

    • @anders1621
      @anders1621 6 років тому +3

      In my country we have many houses that are made from oak timber, and bricks. I own one my self, i have many of these joints.The joints is the most exposed place on the timber. A strait joint is a bad option as rainwater, and moisture that build up, can´t drip off from a strait surface, and the timber will start to rot, and break down. A joint like the one in this vedio is a very good option, in our weather conditions.
      However. We call a joint like this "A French Lock"
      You cas see the traditional Danish building style here: business.bmcdn.dk/media/cache/resolve/image_960x545/image/17/177078/7675-nyt-bindingsvrk-p-vej-ind-i-byggeriet--.jpg

  • @guangzechen2324
    @guangzechen2324 8 років тому +1

    The skill in making that joint is impressive, especially using a circular saw that only cut part way from each side.

    • @francisbarnett
      @francisbarnett  8 років тому

      its a rough cut with the power saw, there is always fitting of the joint (kerfing) afterwards. Thanks for watching.

  • @pxaialexi
    @pxaialexi 9 років тому +3

    4:25 it looks like a giant USB

  • @chrismoody1342
    @chrismoody1342 5 років тому

    Such a beautiful elegant joinery. The old masters really knew how to do things. I’m glad there people still keeping such knowledge alive. Today people would just slap two steel nail plates on either side and nail the hell out of it.

  • @THECARKUS
    @THECARKUS 8 років тому +19

    The only thing I dont like about this is that it throws into stark contrast what a 5 fingered wood butcher I am lol

  • @zennor_man
    @zennor_man 5 років тому

    Love every second of this....pure craftmanship!....

  • @imbatman8472
    @imbatman8472 8 років тому +138

    there are executives at a nail company somewhere plotting your death.

  • @MrWoody135
    @MrWoody135 7 років тому +1

    Nice video, appreciate the skills and the experience that goes into the creation of a superb structural joint such as this. Picked up some nice little tips from your methods, thanks

  • @jesusnanclares8525
    @jesusnanclares8525 7 років тому +1

    Usted es un Artista. Gracias por comparte su conocimiento, Cosa que no hacen muchas personas.

  • @MarceloLavergne
    @MarceloLavergne 8 років тому +2

    excelente forma de trabajar la madera !! Con mucho arte

  • @ClubFred6
    @ClubFred6 8 років тому +1

    Such a fantastic video, you also make it look easy, but that your skill talking. Very precise and excellent work. Also, thanks for the format, many video have way and way too much blather.

  • @TheTreeOctopus
    @TheTreeOctopus 7 років тому +1

    Thats one bad ass plunge saw...nice work!

    • @francisbarnett
      @francisbarnett  7 років тому

      +TheTreeOctopus there are bigger, I would love the makita beam saw with a 14" blade.

  • @nerdanderthalidontlikegoog7194
    @nerdanderthalidontlikegoog7194 9 років тому +1

    That is very cool technique and it looks like it would be extremely strong. Is this method suitable for splicing long ridge beams?

  • @jamesosullivan5096
    @jamesosullivan5096 7 років тому +1

    quality craftsmanship, great video

  • @bastusny
    @bastusny 7 років тому +2

    Wonderful work, really enjoyed your video...no music, no explanations...pure work...can't be any better. Question now: Can I use a scarf joint on a bridge that I want to build over a little creek? Do you think it'll hold the weight of people and the rest of the bridge?

    • @francisbarnett
      @francisbarnett  7 років тому

      +bastusny I wouldn't recommend, this joint is normally used to connect long wall plates, there would be a post to support the joint.

    • @bastusny
      @bastusny 7 років тому

      Thank you! Is there any joint that you would recommend or it should be 1 piece wood?

    • @francisbarnett
      @francisbarnett  7 років тому

      I would recommend large timbers for your structure, maybe worth using extra long railway sleepers. good luck.

    • @bastusny
      @bastusny 7 років тому

      Thank you! So, there would be no compromise on that. I'll try find some long timber.

  • @umbertoscognamiglio702
    @umbertoscognamiglio702 7 років тому +1

    Wonderful work! This is art of woodworking.

  • @abdulrosyid633
    @abdulrosyid633 2 роки тому

    Mantap Mr tutorialnya.Saya ingin mencobanya.Terima kasih.Abdul Rosyid.Bekasi.Indonesia.

  • @ParaDox-xb3qw
    @ParaDox-xb3qw 4 місяці тому

    That's a nice beam saw that you have here. Good content!!

  • @mikew151Manhattan
    @mikew151Manhattan 6 років тому

    i'm utterly speechless watching this - top vid

  • @stevenrey56
    @stevenrey56 9 років тому +1

    Saw this being used at the Proctor House in LA a few months back. Well done.

    • @francisbarnett
      @francisbarnett  9 років тому

      Steve Reynolds Thanks for watching, more timber framing coming up in the next month or so.

  • @takindumps
    @takindumps 8 років тому +1

    ah the old jump test. that's how you know its good to go! ;)
    But seriously that is great work. I think the only thing I recommend is getting a groove cutter if you're going to be doing a lot of this. However they are pretty pricey and fairly specialized tools that can be more trouble than they are worth sometimes.. Now I'm just rambling.. this video brought back some good timber moments, thanks!

  • @dellawrence4323
    @dellawrence4323 8 років тому +2

    Beautiful scarf joint , a dying art thanks for posting, a pleasure to watch., subbed.

  • @stuartmorris3160
    @stuartmorris3160 8 років тому +3

    Loved it from a beginners perspective. Im after ideas for a revamp on my property and techniques liks this ard giving me plenty. Thanks.

  • @scottmcfarlane9742
    @scottmcfarlane9742 4 роки тому

    I like joints that's got to be the best joint I have seen.