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   chipsawdust | Jan 05, 2020 10:15am | #1

   Lacking dimensions, the rule of thumb for tenons is 1/3 the thickness of the material on which you’re placing the tenon. So a 3/4” piece would have a 1/4” tenon and so on.

   If you want, for better glue surface on a thicker piece you could make a double tenon which is a bit more of a challenge but if you’re up to making a Morris chair I’m sure you could do that :)

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   mtdi | Jan 05, 2020 04:39pm | #2

   I remember hearing that rule in the past, now that you mention it, but obviously had forgotten it.

   Thank you for the reminder and thank you so much for the help!

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   daverichards | Jan 05, 2020 05:52pm | #3

   The thicknesses of the tenons are given in the exploded view in the article. They all appear to be either 3/8 in., 1/2 in., or 3/4 in. thick. Lengths are 3/4 in., 1 in., or 1-1/4 in. so the corresponding mortises would generally be slightly deeper to make sure the tenon will go completely home with the no gap at the shoulders.

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   mtdi | Jan 05, 2020 08:29pm | #4

   Thanks for the heads up on the article! I wasn't actually aware that there was an article out there. I have since looked it up and you are correct, everything I need is called out in the exploded view pdf.

   Appreciate the help!