tenon

  1. L

    Help with tenon cut for trestle leg

    I am ready to cut the tenons for my trestle legs. If you remember I made these legs a short time ago. My cut wasn't exact when I finished and prepared it for glue up so I hope someone can help me learn a better technique this time. I used the dado blades in my tablesaw, the fence on the right...
  2. willarda

    Mortise nd Tenon Joinery

    On October 27, I will be conducting a one day workshop on mortise and tenon joinery. This is a handtool woodworking oriented workshop. We will learn to cut a variety of mortise and tenon joints by hand. This will include simple, simple pinned, through, through wedged. We will also use a...
  3. L

    Setup for tenon for breadboard?

    I used a breadboard on my secretary last summer so I know how to setup the tablesaw for the tenon however before making that cut on my tabletop I would like some advice. This tabletop is 38" long and 28" wide. I would like some suggestions as to how to safely and accurately setup for the tenon...
  4. H

    Need suggestions on a good Tenon Saw...

    I've finally decided to make some time as best I can to try learning mortise and tenon joinery. I have a few old chisels that should work until I can get better ones. Don't have any sort of tenon saw though and I'd appreciate any suggestions on brands, types. My budget isn't very much and I'd...
  5. rick7938

    Cutting Mortise for Loose Tenon

    I am working out the plans for shelf units for my son and his wife as a Christmas gift. I previously asked the question about the best type of joinery to use and the concensus seemed to be mortise and loose tenon. I am planning on using a router with edge quide on a jig to cut the mortises on...
  6. Nativespec

    Trend Mortise and Tenon Jig (for routers)

    Does anyone own the Trend mortise and tenon jig (about $300), or has anyone used it? Any comments? Thanks, David
  7. Douglas Robinson

    Opinions of the New CMT Tenon Cutting Router Bit

    I received the flyer from WC the other day and there is a CMT tenon cutting bit advertised for $99.99. It comes with "four stackable slot cutters, an assortment of spacers and shims and a 1/2" shank arbor." Anyone use one of these? Any opinons good or bad? Thanks, Doug
  8. Mtnman

    Angled Mortise & Tenon

    I have made 90 deg mortise and tenon joints before with an acceptable degree of success, but I am wondering about how to make a mortise and tenon joint for a small table leg that has a 5 degree angle. I am making a small table and the legs are splayed outward about 5 degrees, so the apron and...
  9. Jim Murphy

    Tenon Shoulder cuts

    Maybe everybody knew this, but I recently discovered this tip when making shoulder cuts for tenons. 1. Set your fence cursor to 1-1/8" (assuming your blade is standard.) For 3/32" thin kerf blades, set the fence to 1-3/32" If your blade is non-standard, set the fence to 1" plus the blade...
  10. C

    Cabinet Door Corner Joint>> Mortise and Tenon???

    Cabinet door with .75 panel>>> 1st Question Would kind of corner joint would you recommend? 2nd Quesiton What Mortising machine would you recommend or have?
  11. WoodWrangler

    Jig Gloat - Trend Mortise & Tenon

    Though many of you may not find this appealing, I'm the kind of person that likes the jigs to do neat stuff ... so for me, this is a gloat. :eusa_danc I picked up the $300 Trend Mortise & Tenon Jig at Woodcraft today during their 15% Brown Bag sale for $180! :icon_thum (Yes, the math does not...
  12. hannah01

    Mortise and Tenon for Deck Rail?

    I need to make a railing for a brick/concrete patio and steps. I wanted to make it with P/T lumber using mortise and tenon joinery for the ballusters, rails and posts. The posts will be anchored to and/or set in concrete. I would like to use waterproof wood glue without any metal...
  13. Travis Porter

    Router tenon jig

    Well, I finished the router tenon jig from shopnotes tonight. I was pretty disappointed with the plans. They were missing and had incorrect measurements which was a pain. Fortunately, I didn't have to remake anything before I realized it. The hold down jig was another pain. The shopnotes...
  14. Mahogany Sideboard

    Mahogany Sideboard

    All solid mahogany (drawer parts are poplar). Door panels are sappelle veneer over mahogany. All mortise and tenon joinery, handcut dovetails on drawers.
  15. SkintKnuckle

    Seeking Tenon Jig Advice

    I have some rough cut cherry and have an order for an end table from my daughter-in-law. I was curious what technique is best? 1- Get a tenon jig for my table saw, any suggestions on which jig? 2- Use the table saw miter gauge and nibble away. 3- Use table saw and band saw to cut...
  16. DaveO

    Log tenon cutters

    In my quest to spend a gift certificate, I have come up with another possibility. Power tenon cutters to make rustic log/limb furniture. Anyone ever use these? What would be the best size to get to make small benches and little furniture pieces? And any recommendations on native hardwoods...
  17. WoodWrangler

    Leigh Mortise & Tenon Jig Opinions

    Has anyone ever used the very expensive Leigh Mortise & Tenon jig (link at bottom if you don't know which one I'm talking about)? Though out of my price range, I'd like to hear what others think about it -- in particular its ease of use and quality of the job. Give me your two cents! :-...
  18. Walnut side table

    Walnut side table

    A solid walnut side table with inset leather top. Morise & tenon joinery and handcut dovetails on the drawer.
  19. Cherry entertainment center

    Cherry entertainment center

    Closeup of the doors on the cherry entertainment center. Beaded frames with mortise and tenon joinery and solid cherry raised panels.
  20. Cherry writing desk

    Cherry writing desk

    A solid cherry writing desk with bird's eye maple drawer fronts and ebony drawer pulls. Handcut dovetails and mortise & tenon joinery.

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