EH, This is a frame that is 84' long. If the scarfs were located over the posts, there would have been at least half a dozen more of them to cut. This frame was built at a Guild workshop/rendezvou at the Botancial Garden of the Ozarks by 12 students in two weeks! I did not design the frame, I was just an instructor. I believe that material length plays a big part in determining scarf location. Raising sequence is also a consideration. Unless Testing is done to conclusively disprove the printed material on the placement of scarfs, we will probably see a lot more scarfs over braces, and I will continue to stir the debate. Doubting Thomas
