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   mapleman | Dec 11, 2007 07:20am | #1

   You could try a piece of veneer, unless your tenon is really slim!

   Lee

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   MikeHennessy | Dec 11, 2007 03:26pm | #2

   You have several options for fixing mucked up tenons:

   1) Glue a thin shim onto the tenon to snug it up. Pros: can be quick and effective. Cons: It may be difficult, if not impossible, to get a shim that will fit exactly right.

   2) Glue a thick shim onto one or both (depending on how poorly the tenon is cut) sides of the tenon. Recut or re-plane it to the proper dimension. Pros: You essentially get another shot at sizing the tenon properly. Cons: It takes a bit longer.

   3) Cut off the tenon and re-do the joint as a slip tenon joint. Pros: You can correct pretty much any problem with the tenon, no matter how bad. I often use this method to repair broken tenon joints. Cons: Takes longer still, and you need to cut another mortise where the tenon was originally. 

   There are probably more, but this is what I have in my bag of tricks.

   Mike Hennessy
   Pittsburgh, PA

   PS: As for mucked up tendons, that's out of my realm of experience. You'll need a doc for that! ;-)
    

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   velomark | Dec 11, 2007 06:02pm | #3

   Thanks Mike.Cheers,

   Velo