Tenons

Complexity and serenity coexist in this exceptional Chinese piece

Here's the solution Tom McLaughlin used on his low pencil-post bed.

In this project video on making a step stool, learn how to cut and trim through-tenons. You'll also get some tips on making tapered cuts on the tablesaw.

In this episode, Mike Pekovich cuts the through-tenons in his hanging wall cabinet and demonstrates his methods for fitting them. He also shares his tips for accurate handsawing and his overall build strategies and how they affect accuracy in everything he builds.

A simple template offers accuracy and repeatability for cutting double tenons.

In this episode, Chris hand cuts the face frame tenons with a tenon saw and then uses handplanes to fit it to the mortise

In the final episode of this series, Bob demonstrates how to cut tenons on the router table, which is a great solution for those who don't have a tablesaw

Steve Brown tackles the tough job of cutting the angled joinery on a Chippendale chair using two ingenious jigs.

Strategies drawn from structural engineering solidify your furniture

Layout lines vary, and understanding when to use each type is fundamental to fine work.