Re: [Shop-talk] How to cut 60 degree bevel in 2x8?

[Doug Braun <doug@dougbraun.com>]

Google "scarfing jig".

Doug

On Mon, May 18, 2015 at 3:00 PM, Jim Franklin <jamesf@groupwbench.org>
wrote:

> I decided to go with 2x8s as my trailer deck, but having an abrupt edge
> would
> make loading wheeled things annoying. I'd like to bevel the edge to match
> the
> deployed ramp, about 60 degrees (relative to the butt end). My circular,
> table, and chop saws all stop at 45. I don't have access to a band saw. Any
> ideas on how to get over to 60?
>
> There are 8 boards, so things like belt sanding from a 45, or using a
> capricious hand saw are a last resort :-)
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