Mortise And Tenon Joints - Page 13 of 19

Cutting Hinge Mortises
October 25, 2005

Periodically, I build Colonial-style kitchen cabinets with flush-mounted doors. One kitchen can have at least 20 or so doors with relatively small butt hinges mortised into the edge of each…
Cutting Wedges
October 25, 2005

I just glued up three large cherry panels using the vertical press described by Jim Tolpin (Fine Woodworking #112, pp. 58-59). The press works great but relies on a lot…
Two-Fence Router Mortising
October 25, 2005

By adding an extra fence to your router, you can cut mortises quickly and accurately, and you virtually eliminate the risks of the router wandering or tipping into the cut.…
Hole-Boring Jig for Angled Spindle Mortises
October 25, 2005

Recently I built a spindle-sided cradle with angled sides and ends. This type of construction requires that each spindle mortise be bored at a slightly different angle. Not trusting my…
How to Make a Floating Tenon
October 25, 2005

Mill the tenon stock once you've established the size of the mortises
Chop a Hinge Mortise
October 25, 2005

In this video, Garrett Hack demonstrates the care and patience required when cutting a hinge mortise completely by hand.
Cutting a Wedged Mortise
October 25, 2005

Cut a flare into the mortise to accommodate the wedging action.
Using the Leigh Frame Mortise and Tenon Jig
October 25, 2005

Compact to the point of being portable, this router jig is exceptionally smooth and precise
Using Shoulder Planes
October 25, 2005

Suited for a variety of tasks, these hand tools can cleanly cut cross-grain, long-grain, and end-grain wood.
Using a Shopmade Mortising Jig
October 25, 2005

A sturdy jig, used with a plunge router and edge guide, ensures well-cut mortises

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