Mortise and tenon
The Mortise and tenon: how it is made, how strong it is and where it is used.
- Strength
- high
- Difficulty
- intermediate
- How it works
- A tongue (tenon) on one piece fits a matching hole (mortise) in the other. The classic strong joint for frames and legs.
- Typical uses
- Tables, chairs, doors, frames
- Tools
- chisels, saw, router or mortiser