Mortise and Tenon Techniques Digital Download

Few things in woodworking are "essential," but it's inadvisable to ignore the mortise-and-tenon joint - it really is important. The time-tested joint is essential to many tasks, but it's not without room for personal preference. We've compiled seven articles - five guides and two projects - that explore various techniques for this strong and simple joint. Inside you'll find: Mortise & Tenon Basics Ditch the workarounds and learn the basics of mortise-and-tenon joinery, as well as a superior way to cut the joint. Mortising by Hand You need to know how to cut a mortise. Learn to chop and pare mortises by hand - essential for when the mortiser just can't do the job. Table Saw Tenon Jig Get a clean cut and make your tenons on the table saw using this simple and inexpensive shop-made jig. Drawboring Resurrected Fit a joint that will stick for lifetimes using this ancient technique. Learn how to drawbore and make your own drawbore pins. Template Mortising Use a plunge