What tools do you need to make a mortise and tenon joint?

What tools do you need to make a mortise and tenon joint?

Tools needed for cutting mortice and tenons by hand:

1. Mortice gauge.
2. Mortice chisel.
3. Steel rule.
4. Marking knife.
5. Pencil.
6. Steel square.
7. Tenon saw.
8. Clamp.

What is a tenon cutter?

Tenon cutters are the log furniture tools that cut tenons on the end of your log rails and spindles. These handy implements work to trim the end of your log rails, allowing them to be inserted into other logs to create the base structure of your furniture project.

How do you make a tenon and mortise joint?

Layout the Boards and mark the tenon’s shoulder line.

Mark the mortise and tenon joinery. Source: woodandshop.com The second step is to mark the mortise and tenon boards with a marking gauge (dual marking gauge) or a

Cut the faces of the tenon.

Cut the shoulders and tenon cheeks.

Chop the tenon sides off.

Mark the mortise.

Chop the mortise.

How to make mortise and tenon joints with power tools?

Laying Out the Joint. As any ex­perienced cabinetmaker will tell you,proper layout is just as important as the cutting and shaping to follow.

Cutting the Tenon. Your back saw can do the job.

Cutting the Mortise. The mortise depth should be roughly three times the thick­ness of the tenon.

Fastening the Joint.

How tight should a mortise and tenon be?

Some say hand tight as above – that is the tenon should slide easily into the mortise, and some say it should be tight enough to require some kind of pounding to get it together. Most will argue that it should be at least snug. Visible gaps are not good.

How to cut a through mortice and tenon by hand?

Prepare all the things you will need for the project. Make sure that everything you need is at hand and have been carefully maintained.

Mark the wood in close approximation where the mortise hole is going to be placed and where the tenon joint will be.

Use a square to make sure that everything lines up.