Comments

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   Village_Handyman | Jun 29, 2016 03:38pm | #1

   How about correcting "I buy mine tenons!" to read "I buy my tenons!"?

   Otherwise, an interesting survey. I gave my answer based upon my most recent projects. However, I have (and will) use all of these methods.

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   BenStrano | Jun 29, 2016 04:46pm | #2

   Village_Handyman - Doh! That's what you get for changing things last minute! Nice catch. Thank you.

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   FIMWDWKR | Jun 30, 2016 12:07am | #3

   All the above!

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   WWinCCFL | Jun 30, 2016 02:41am | #4

   I was using a bandsaw. I will be switching to a variation of "I buy my tenons" as in "I made my loose tenons."

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   BenStrano | Jun 30, 2016 11:20am | #5

   WWinCCFL - Ah! Got me there.

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   jheller | Jul 01, 2016 04:52pm | #6

   rough trim with dado set, then fine tune tenon thickness with a rabbit block plane, and trim the shoulders (the Phil Lowe technique) to the knifed line with a chisel.

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   levilunde | Jul 01, 2016 07:47pm | #7

   I think if I were gonna use a dado stack, I'd most likely lean toward a box joint set. Otherwise, I'd prefer a bandsaw/shoulder plane combo.

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   Phil44 | Jul 02, 2016 12:23pm | #8

   All of the above and some others. It depends upon the project.

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   TayHubDad | Jul 02, 2016 01:22pm | #9

   I agree with phil44. I use all four methods depending on the type of joints I am cutting. I have not mastered any of them yet but I will keep on practicing.

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    bill117 | Jul 02, 2016 06:29pm | #10

    I use biscuits ;)

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    DKHedstrom | Jul 02, 2016 08:17pm | #11

    Ben,
    I'm with Phil44 and others. One size (method) does not fit all and from time to time I use a combination of tenoning methods. I recently tenoned a stretcher for a bench with 5 degree splay and 11 degree toe in.

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    rustus | Jul 03, 2016 05:03pm | #12

    I Use two thin 10 inch blades using several blade stableisers and shims from a dado set to fine tune to separate the blades. this method I don't have to worry about wood variousness. Only the size of the tenons.

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    jareed | Jul 03, 2016 08:03pm | #13

    Another one with Phil, I have used them all, but mostly because as a hobbyist where efficiency isn't a priority and I enjoy trying different method.s

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    toothless | Jul 05, 2016 12:06am | #14

    Leigh jig. The only mortises and tenons I have ever made.

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    Gerry4 | Jul 05, 2016 11:51pm | #15

    Cut shoulders with my table saw, rough in the cheeks with the bandsaw, and finesse with a shoulder plane......

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    dmaddox | Jul 06, 2016 11:06am | #16

    "Speed tenon" on the tablesaw, then fine tuned with a shoulder plane.

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    JPFH | Jul 06, 2016 01:29pm | #17

    It depends to a large degree on how many I have to make. With the exception of buying tenons I have at various times used all of the techniques. My favourite for small jobs is hand tools. For large jobs the leigh jig. In between everything else in combination

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    LoveEluRouters | Jul 07, 2016 07:55pm | #18

    Totally w/JHeller. Dado stack on a crosscut sled specifically for dado blade. Then clean up and adjust fit with rabbeting block plane or shoulder plane depending upon the size/depth of the cheek. Sometimes use a chisel to undercut the shoulders. to allow for tight fit.

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    Hodgy | Jul 10, 2016 11:39am | #19

    Two 10" blades, with aluminum spacers and shims. I have them sized specifically to match my router bits. No fussing with fitting needed.