In this short build I show how I make a loose wedge mortise and tenon joint entirely with hand tools. You will see each step up close, from laying out the lines to paring the shoulders, chopping the ...

The “mortise” is the recess where the tenon goes. It can be cut by hand with a mallet and mortising chisel, or mechanically with a mortising machine and a hollow chisel bit. If you don’t have those ...

It’s the quintessential order of operations in woodworking, and it’s nearly always true. Usually, you’ll cut the mortise first, then size the tenon to fit. There are good reasons for this rule too. If ...

Phil, Logan & Chris share favorite tools, joinery tips, and simple mortise techniques. In this episode, Phil, Logan, and Chris take timeout from project building to talk about their favorite tools and ...