There seem to be many different scarf joints, and I'm wondering which specific scarf joints work best for certain scenarios. Is there any literature or guidance for this?
The best book on scarfs is one from England,I think it was Cecil Hewett's book. here:
https://www.tfguild.org/store/english-historic-carpentryI can't see my copy on my book shelf right now. I may have loaned it out to a friend.
Jim Rogers