Saw Blade for Scarf Joints?

I'll be hand selecting quartersawn (or close to it) Pine from a lumber yard. I'll be ripping it into 3/4" x 1" longerons. I'll then be making scarf glue joints (1:15) to get the length required. Finally, cross and mitre cutting the above to make the "ladder" framework where required.


I'd rather not have to use a jointer, thicknesser, or finisher to smooth out the saw cuts to make good glue joints.


I know of the Glue Line Rip Blade - I assume that that's best blade for my application but which blade(s) would be the best for "Glue Line" crosscuts and mitres.


I'll be working in Pine on a tablesaw.


-Norm C.

Mareeba, Australia

Our Expert

Amana's Glue Line Rip blade no.610301 is your best choice for the scarf joints. The thick plate and triple-chip grind creates an incredibly smooth surface that is ready for gluing.


For the crosscuts and miters, I recommend the Amana Tool no.610800 Trim blade. The 10 degree hook, alternate top bevel (ATB) tooth grind will produce excellent cuts across the grain.

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