by Bob Vaughan
Introduction
Naturally, blades joined in this manner won't worn on NWWM :-) The JK Woodcraft jig shown is a prototype from 1987. The newer ones are galvanized and don't rust up as easily.
How you grind the scarf joint is up to your using what faculties you have. I like this rig better than any other I've tried because it keeps that thorny snake of a bandsaw blade off my shoulders and more at my feet.
Not shown is what to do if there's ticking as the blade runs through the guides from a high spot. Color the blade with a felt tipped marker, roll the blade through a few revolutions, observe where the color has worn away and get out the dremel and grind down those spots.
Photos
 Components |
 Grinding Block |
 Grind Scarf |
 Ground Scarf |
 Ground Scarf Joints |
 Holder |
 Clamp to bench |
 Set jig for blad size |
 Center the ground area in the slot |
 Apply Flux |
 Apply Solder |
 Ready for the torch |
 Heat Joint |
 Cool joint |
 Get ready to grind |
 Grind |
 Color ground area |
That's all there is to it!