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Scarf-joined purlin and wall plate

Advanced Example 5 parts, 5 pieces

Drawing of Scarf-joined purlin and wall plate, made by the project CLI

Two beams lengthened into an 8.8 m purlin with a keyed scarf joint, a wall plate joined with a simple scarf, and a cross tie with a dovetail end.

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What you learn

  • Lengthen a beam with a keyed scarf joint on two parts
  • Give both mating ends the same values on opposite faces
  • Join a wall plate with a simple scarf and two dowels
  • Cut a dovetail on the end of a cross tie

Parts

No.NameProfile (mm)Length (mm)QtyProcessings
01Purlin part 1120 x 240500011
02Purlin part 2120 x 240450011
03Wall plate part 1140 x 200400011
04Wall plate part 2140 x 200380011
05Cross tie120 x 120240011

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