Timber Framing Scissors Joint 

Of all the woodworkers on RU-vid, I relate to you the most. Old skill saw, old hand saw, old tape measure... in a real life setting, not an air conditioned shop (office-like environment) with lights and cameras everywhere. Just a man and his well worn tools making magic happen! Very good stuff!

Nice job. As a carpenter with 50 years under my belt, I appreciate stuff like this. Thanks.

40+ years in carpentry , never heard of a scissor joint . But I won't forget it .

An old school electrician I worked with as an apprentice in Chicago during the winter used to always tell me : "The 'heat' is in the tools kid" ! In other words get movin , get to work and the cold won't bother you. I saw about 3 layers of clothes come off of you before the t-shirt. The old guy was right. Nice work . "Subscribed"

Man that is nice! A tight joint and the finest tool used was a saw. So much skill, you made it look easy.

Not for sure why someone would dislike this. It's very impressive. Good job.

Been a carpenter all my life and never seen that joint. Excellent work. Thank you for adding the video.

That was one of the best videos I've ever seen... not just on carpentry... but, like, of all the things.

Amazing work. I watched this about a year or so ago for the first time and, when it came up in my recommended list today, decided to watch it again. It inspired me to give it a try the first time I watched it. I used the joint to attach the handle of a walking stick to the shank. I added some epoxy and a couple of cut-off nails just in case, but it turned out great.

Traditional Japanese joinery! Impressive! I replaced a rotten lower section of 4 antique porch posts years ago by cutting the top of the lower replacement piece in a ^ shape and the bottom of the top section in a ^ shape. The idea was to keep it waterproof. At the time I didn't know about the joint you demonstrated here.

Your thoughtful attention to volume is a good thing. Thank you. My As Seen on RU-vid hearing protectors are certified for winter use only.

Beautiful job. First time I've ever seen a scissors joint made.

Wow. Now that is a cool joint. Millennials would never go for this. It's not instant. It takes work and you have to be a craftsperson to do it. I am impressed. Makes me want to go out in the shop and make one. What a cool contrast with different types of wood. Wow!

That's an awesome joint!!! Looked so simple done by a skilled craftsman!!! Beautiful

I've built homes 40 years and have never seen that. Nice work!

At this writing there are 399 dorks that gave this a thumbs down. "I would just buy another beam.", "Waste of time" or"I wouldn't trust that to hold up a house". The Chinese and Japanese have been using joints like this for more than 1,000 years. Their buildings last for hundreds of years and are earthquake proof! I would trust this over some toe-nailed, liquid nailed, metal Tstrap configuration. Are there other types of joints? Yes, this one is one just more in an arsenal of dozens. Also, if you had a situation that required longer beams than what was available, this would be a way to join them to make the joint almost invisible. OPEN YOUR MINDS!

Great job and joint!! In all my working career as a carpenter and joiner, I have never seen that joint. Great work.

Form, function, & structure - fits all three: A+!

I must react to all the comments asking 'why bother?'. To me creativity is an end in itself, there doesn't need to be a reason to write a poem, compose a song, sculpt an ornament, or make a timber joint. To visualise something and then achieve it can give immense satisfaction. I was very sad when they took practical subjects out of schools for safety reasons, there are many skills that are easier learned when you are young.

fitting those joints together must be a mean ass struggle to do alone. well done

Regardless of what you think about the joint, that was impressive work. Thanks for sharing.

Nice job Francis, just the artistic value alone is awesome. In my projects I am always looking for ways to join wood, especially when fasteners are not needed. Thank you for sharing.

Interesting joint! I just recently learned about scarf joint Statement! I have into woodworking more than 40 years, finding out about joints I never knew about! Thank you.

Nice work, on a big ol' stick, too! (Oregon pine?) Last time I saw this joint in action was watching my uncle John build an upstairs extension with my dad, circa 1979. I miss them both dearly. Thank you.

Top job mate.😁😁. Very well done. It is good to see real carpentry skills nicely executed. Cheers from Michael. Australia.

I've been at carpentry my entire adult life and have not seen nor used that joint- very cool, thx for sharing!

Thanks Francis for the video. Part of my job is the repair of Mallorcan shutters that rot from below. Up to now I was making a cut at 45 degrees by the healthy part, adding a new piece and, after making the 2 shrouds, I put a piece of wood to hold the 2 pieces. I think, this assembly is much harder than what I did until now. Thanks again.

That finished up great. A really tight fit, by the looks of it. Well done 😀

Nice work. I can feel the burn in my arm just watching you saw upside down. That joint would work well for marrying wood to concrete. Thanks for sharing.

That was awesome .ty good for extending timbers when yours are to short i will try this at some point thanks again

Never saw this joint before. Thanks and keep up the good work!

That was very impressive, and loved the bit where you slowly spun the post! Excellent fit.. There's some impressive work I saw on a scarf joint on a 17th century mast. Impressive skills!!!

That was awesome ! Lot of work but great joint in the end

This is great. Thanks for sharing. Wondering why you didn't use the circular saw for the final truing up of the diagonals.

Who disliked this? I have never heard of this type of joint. I thought it was pretty cool. Thanks for sharing!

I love everything about this man's shop!

Salt of this universe -- like it - thanks for your video

Ive been a carpenter for 190 years but I've never seen this joint before.

Yes World, Mr. B. is narrating in our silly-sided Canadian style, our earliest fore Fathers, in order to get through long cold winters, developed a sense of bring-it-on, why-the-heck not sense of humour. We do it coast to coast. On the other hand, I gotta say this centre screw pointy-thing joint, is fast, simple, effective, and cheap. With a couple of pieces of wood and three screws you got yourself a useable stud, for a cabin, shelving, ice-fishing hut, what have you. I had too much time on my hands, and took a circular saw and cleaned-up the butt-ends perfectly, and threw some wood glue in for over-kill, didn't really make it stronger, but it helped keep it plumb while framing. Good Video Mr. B. Thank You.

Very good workmanship & no crap music 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

Congratulations for your agility with woods, I saw this work and I did an equal, I did not have to buy another bigger wood, it was perfect, almost wonderful to yours I had never seen ... Congratulations thanks for the video ... I live in Brazil

good clean quick work never seen this before

Nice joint. Thanks for sharing. Merry Christmas!

Rare today to see someone with the dedication and skillset of this craftsman. Kudos

That circular saw tho!!!!!! I've got an old metal body too, but that one is damn cool!

Nicely done.I would have called it quits after the first fitting...

We've used this technique on log homes. It's a lot stronger than I would've thought.

Just incredible! Probably just 10 people on the planet that can do this!

That’s just BadAss for sure!

This is a rare joinery technique,very nice

Nice joint, never seen before... Thanks for sharing! Happy new year!

Cracking bit of scissor action, very exciting to watch! Merry Christmas.

Chow parabéns amigo 👍👏👏👏👏👏

(7:00 Ah, that explains the electric tape repair to the circular saw cord). Really impressive technique. I'm sure I'll never have the need to join a couple timbers together like that, but who knows - maybe a couple of 2x4s.

oh my gosh! Rachet straps?? WHY HAVEN'T I BEEN USING THOSE?!!??!?! That's brilliant!

Truly amazed at how much resistance this joint has to being pulled apart.

Nice job. Quality Craftsmanship. Thanks

Hi Francis, good work, but I have a few questions, what would you say is the best way to apply this joint, as a vertical post under compression, or as a horizontal beam with a spread load over the whole length? Would you use it for both types? Also, if used on a horizontal beam, which way up would you put the joint cut, long diagonal cut top and bottom or sideways left to right, for getting the most load bearing strength from the beam? I see this joint being most useful for repairing and scarfing anything from doors to roof beams, although getting a really tight strong joint on big beams in situ could be more difficult. I assume that you would glue and draw bore the joint once it was a good fit?

Beautiful. Some great circular saw action. Great work.

I recently used a similar joint for a coffin shaped shelving unit for my daughter. I used it on the side corners; with the angles needed and board cuts, it worked well. It also interlocked the angled corners together better than any mechanical fastener could.

Tnx for this amazing video Mr. Barnett!! Happy 2018.

Not what I had in my mind when I typed in “scissoring”

Your a great Carpenter my brother. I have never seen a joint made like that. ✌🏻

Nice fit i like the way you fine tuned the joint. Merry Christmas

Perfect! Nice piece of work!!

Nicely done

Liked this video before I even watched it. Best decision I ever made.

This has nothing to do with anything but I just bought a vintage 10 inch circular saw at auction and it's a beast. Love it.😃

Amazing and inspiration, new frnd like it

That circular saw is a beast. I want one.

That is a bad ass joint! Thank you for sharing!

That's a big circular saw!! Holy cow. Cool joint too, I've got some short poles I might try this to make a little pole barn for the mower

It feels like a spiritual experience watching this.

great job what angle did you use

Nice work. I love seeing traditional techniques done by skilled craftsman. I think you need to invest in a proper vintage rip saw though.

you are a flippin magician! Thanks for posting.

That is a beautiful joint. I would have kerfed it with the power saw, flip and repeat.. I have some timbers around... Double splayed scarf joint, eh?

I like it, properly diy. Basic tools and the world's biggest tool belt with nothing in it.

Really nice work! Great craftsmanship. Thanks for sharing!

Looks stronger than a regular scarf . Nice work.

Have you ever considered learning Japanese carpentry techniques? Great video all around, this is truly a cherished skill.

This looks like it would be better than a scarf joint for a ship's mast.

That's amazing joiner, thanks for the video mate. Great job.

Well in spite of a long (and no doubt misspent) career in and around woodworking, I have never seen that one before. Thanks for showing us.

Inspirational, thank you.

Really enjoyed watching this...Thanks for putting up the video. Question: Now would you drill and hammer in dowels or nail, or leave it like this if used for a roof structure? cheers...rr

Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

STRONG joint . Good job.

wow .. amazing

A tight fit is always nice 👍🏽

Parabens pelo capricho e por compartilhar uma grande idea 👍👏👏👏👏😀

Hello! Very nice work ! What is the model if Makita electric saw you have used?

Every time he pulls the trigger my lights dim. Now that's a saw.

Scissor me timbres!!

Stunning joint!

Good joint!! Great in post & beam construction, could even be used to feature different timbers together. Scribing the second joint using the first one means less frikken around gettin the fit.

Marvelous work fine-tuning the joint to reduce the gaps between the two pieces. If one half of the joint was tied into the structure from above because the bottom rotted out 1) how would you do that fine tuning in place (i.e. with it hanging from ceiling)? 2) would you dig a pit under the post to bring it up from under to assemble?

joint looks good, why didnt you used the circular saw to help marry them up? would have been quicker

Never seen that before, beautiful job.

You are one hard working son of a gun. I'll bet you won all the shoulder punching contests with your cousins.