Aligning the two planks

When you have the scarf lined up to your satisfaction, drive one of the small finish nails (1/2" long) through the middle of the scarf area and into the table top. This nail keeps the scarf from sliding while the second set of planks is added, but still allows for a little sideways movement. Drive the nail flush with the plank surface and cover the scarf with waxed paper.

note: this is a very important step to maintain the scarf alignment with the matching set of planks pieces, which will be glued together on top of these planks.

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