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101: Frames and Panels the Easy Way

102: Getting the Most Out of Your Router

103: Perfect Crosscuts

104: Lumberyard to Table Top

105: Band Saw Tips & Tricks

106: Mitered Frames

107: Top 5 Table Saw Accessories

108: Ins and Outs of Drawers

109: Hand Planes, Scrapers, & Chisels

110: Mortise and Tenon

111: Router Table Tips

112: Setting Up Shop

113: Quick & Easy Joinery

Episode 110: Mortise and Tenon: A Strong and Silent Joint

One of the classic woodworking joints is the mortise and tenon. It’s a joint that’s very strong, but usually hidden inside the wood. Learn how to cut a mortise and tenon with a drill press and a table saw, what to look for in buying a mortiser, and how to fix a joint that’s too loose.

Segments on this show:

  • Basics: Mortise and Tenon Joinery Design
  • Technique: Cutting a Mortise and Tenon Joint
    Mortise & Tenon
    Tile-Top Craftsman Table Plan
  • Jigs and Fixtures: Shop-Built Drill Press Table 
    Drill Press Table Plan
  • Oops! When Things Go Wrong: Fixing a Loose Mortise and Tenon
  • 3 Things to Consider: Mortiser Buying Guide
  • Woodworkers’ Roundtable: Mortise and Tenon Details