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How do you mark out a mortise and tenon joint?
With a pencil and carpenters square mark lines where the joint is to be made, around all four sides of mortise timber. And using a gauge mark the position of the tenon. With the tenon, mark the length of the tenon around the four sides and scribe the thickness of the tenon on the sides and end.
Which portion of the mortise and tenon joint Should you cut first?
While reading Tage Frid (book 1: Joinery) he states: “In making any mortise-and-tenon joint, you should always make the mortise first and the tenon last.”
Should I glue mortise and tenon joints?
The one method you should not use when gluing the mortise and tenon joint is brushing glue only on the tenon faces and inserting the tenon into the mortise. As you can see in the video, nearly all the glue will be forced out of the joint, making for very little adhesion and a real mess.
How deep should my mortise be?
The mortise depth should be roughly three times the thickness of the tenon. It can be cut in several ways, among them the traditional approach of using sturdy mortising chisels and a mallet to chisel out the hole by hand.
What size should a mortise be?
| Mortise & Tenon Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Thickness of Stock | Mortise Width | Tenon Length |
| 1-3/4″ | 3/4″ | 2″ |
| 2″ | 7/8″ | 2-1/2″ |
| 2-1/4″ | 7/8″ | 2-3/4″ |
What tools do you need for mortise and tenon joint?
If you’re doing woodworking on a shoestring budget, you’ll be happy to know that the only tools you need to cut tight-fitting mortise and tenon joints are a square, knife and marking gauge, a fine-toothed saw, and a couple of sharp chisels and mallet.
What is the best glue for mortise and tenon joints?
If you have a wood joint that does not dry fit very tightly, Epoxy can fill that gap. So for example, if you cut a mortise and tenon joint, and when dry-fit together the tenon has some wiggle room, epoxy wood glue is a good choice.
How does a mortise and tenon joint work?
Mortise-and-tenon joints employ two forms of undercutting. The most well known is to make the depth of the mortise greater than the length of the tenon, giving excess glue a place to go and allowing the joint to close. But what if the tenon shoulder still does not fit well?
How big should a tenon be for a stile?
To save setup time, size the edge shoulder the same as the face shoulder. So, for example, for a matching 3⁄4 ×2″ stile and rail, first make the stile’s mortise 1 1⁄2 ” long, 1⁄4 ” wide, and 1″–1 3⁄8 ” deep; then make a tenon sized for a snug fit without forcing, leaving it about 1⁄16 ” short of the mortise depth to allow for glue.
What’s the best way to cut a tenon shoulder?
Undercut tenon shoulders. Use a chisel to cut a slight downward bevel (no more than 1/32 in.) on the tenon shoulder. Remember to keep the outermost edge crisp.
Where can I learn to make a dovetail joint?
If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device. Paul Sellers teaches woodworking online, in classes and in books. On his YouTube channel, you will find woodworking videos and instruction.