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How to Make Simple Mortise and Tenon Joints
The “mortise” is the recess where the tenon goes. It can be cut by hand with a mallet and mortising chisel, or mechanically with a mortising machine and a hollow chisel bit. If you don’t have those ...
One common joinery method used in wood working is the mortise and tenon. A mortise is basically a hole in a piece of wood and the tenon is another piece of wood cut to tightly fit in that hole.
Woodworkers have always been very clever about making strong and attractive joints — think of the strength of a mortise and tenon, or the artistry of a well-made dovetail. These joints have been ...
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One of the oldest and most revered woodworking techniques worldwide, mortise-and-tenon has a history of over 7,000 years.
Each person has a specific role — selecting wood, making components, sanding, polishing, and assembling the mortise-and-tenon joints. "We are busy producing a new array of mortise-and-tenon ...