Say that three times fast! This under squinted stop splayed scarf joint with table and wedge is a classic timber framing joint. The complexity adds great strength , and it’s a great looking joint for any frame.
The tables create two levels in the splayed face of the joint. And as the faces interlock, there is a space left where two wedges are inserted to lock the joint into place. Like any other scarf joint, this under squinted stop splayed scarf joint with table and wedge is used to make two timbers act as one unit to span a distance greater than one alone.
Is there a recommended range of slopes for this joint? i.e. for a 12″ (tall) timber, how long should the total scarf be?
I would go with anything over 2′, 3′, to me, looks good.
If this joint is between two posts with braces, where is the best spot for the joint to occur? Over the brace with a full tenon not interfering with the table and wedges or just past the brace tenon floating in between the two posts? Curious about the best placement? Thanks.