How to Make a Perfect Scarf Joint for Your Rims

You have just woven a beautiful basket. The uprights have been cut and tucked and now you are ready to make your rims.

Measure around the outside of your basket and add 4 or 5 inches to this length. This will be the length of your outside rim. The inside rim will be about 2 inches shorter. I am using 3/8" Half Round but these instructions will work for any size rims, half round or flat oval.

Soak your rims if needed to make them more pliable and clamp both rims onto your basket. The ends of each rim will overlap forming a bulge. The idea is to carve the rims forming what is called a 'scarf joint', eliminating the bulge making your rims just as beautiful as your basket.

Follow the link below to learn how to make a perfect scarf joint for your rims.

How to Make a Perfect Scarf Joint for Your Rims - with Video.