Stinger ratio and jig - sanity check

[garrett6575]

I was surprised that I couldn't find a recommended ratio for the stringer angle in the book or assembly instructions.  I used a 1:10 ratio, I am curious if that is what others are using.

 

In terms of the jig, after reading a few horror stories on table saw accidents when trying to cut the stringer angle, I put together this jig for a circular saw to cut them.  I am curious on peoples thought as to how this compares to a table saw jig for both ease of use and safety.  I find it very easy to use, the jig is clamped down and I have a few scraps screwed in for alignment and hold down so I just put on one spring clamp and cut away.  The cut probably isn't as smooth as a table saw, but I am using cedar and a few seconds of sanding smooths it up easily.  

 

Finally, I used epoxy because I had some.  Do people recommend epoxy or is waterproof wood glue(titebond 3) good enough?  My stringers are done, but I am already thinking ahead about building a stonefly, so I plan on doing this again ;>

 

 

[Hirilonde]

If by stringer angle you mean scarf joint angle then 8:1 is plenty.  I like epoxy for all boat work, but some here say Titebond III works fine.

[Kudzu]

I was surprised that I couldn't find a recommended ratio for the stringer angle in the book or assembly instructions. 

 

If writing was easy we would all do it.   Two or three people proof read that before publishing and I am still finding things I would change. I decided your never through writing a book. You just give up and publish it. 

[garrett6575]

I did mean scarf joint angle.  

 

Jeff no disrespect to the book, I find it very thorough - as you can see, I can't even post without needing to correct it 

 

The one thing I like about epoxy over wood glue is that it seems to fill the gaps betters so if the mating surface of the joints aren't perfect it should give a better bond.

[P Doug (WA)]

I used 8:1 and epoxy.

[Kudzu]

No insult taken.  Just amazing how hard it is. I realized books are never finsihed, the authors just give up and publish or go insane. :-)