How-To
Simple Tape Trick for Tight Fitting Through-Mortises
Learn a simple trick for tighter through mortise-and-tenon joints with the help of humble painter’s tape
Apr 01, 2014
Getting through-mortises perfectly aligned on each side of a board can be tricky business. Any misalignment can wreak havoc on your joints and cause unsightly gaps on the finished piece. In this excerpt from Fine Woodworking executive art director Mike Pekovich’s Video Workshop series on building a Glass-Front Cabinet, you’ll learn how simple blue painters tape can assist you in perfectly aligned through-mortises for a crisp and tight fitting joint.
More on mortise and tenon joints:
- How to Speed Up Your Work with Spacer Blocks – These little blocks simplify all kinds of joinery
- How to Cut a Mortise and Tenon by Hand – Mortise gauge and mortise chisel are keys to helping make this time-tested joint
- Workshop Tip: Peen Your Tenons for Easier Assembly and a Locked Joint
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Mike, been a long time subscriber to FWW and FHB. Over last couple of weeks I have been trying to hand cut dovetails, instead of using my Leigh jig. NOT GREAT results! But today I read your "Tale of the Tape Article" in issue #240. Great tip, yielding very nice results. Thanks so much!
Nice, Job, Mike. Surprised that you don't have a hollow chisel morticer.
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