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How to Make a Mortise and Tenon

The mortise and tenon is a strong joint that can withstand all kinds of stresses and strains to support and uphold structures. It is used in furniture making to make chairs, tables, beds, and much ...

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  1. 1. Preparing Your Stock
  2. 2. Initial Layout Markings
  3. 3. Setting The Marking Gauge
  4. 4. Marking Out The Tenon
  5. 5. Marking Out The Mortise
  6. 6. Chopping The Mortise Hole
  7. 7. Refining The Mortise Hole
  8. 8. Cutting The Tenon
  9. 9. Fitting the Tenon
  10. 10. Assembling The Mortise And Tenon