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12 kwi 2019 · Of course, the specific mortise-and-tenon size will vary by application, Michael. But as a general guideline, make the tenon about 1 ⁄ 3 the total thickness of the tenoned workpiece, and about 1 ⁄ 2 – 2 ⁄ 3 as long as the width of the mortised workpiece.
31 mar 2006 · The rule in Ellis’s book is two-fold. First, make the tenon one-half the width of the rail you’re cutting it on (a 2″-wide rail would get a 1″-wide tenon). Second: If that tenon’s width would be greater than six times its thickness, then you should split it into two (or more tenons).
8 kwi 2023 · Taking wood movement into account, you want the width of your tenon (C) to be about 1/2 – 2/3 the width of the tenoned workpiece (E). The rule is that if I have a 1/4″ thick tenon (A), it can’t be over 1 1/2″ wide (C).
11 lut 2019 · Strong and straightforward, the mortise-and-tenon joint has been securing wooden structures for thousands of years. Here’s a detailed look at this classic joint, from anatomy to layout to cool variations such as haunched, mitered, crenelated, and tusk.
30 gru 2002 · Since most mortise and tenon joints are used in cross grain situations, the movement of wood due to moisture changes needs to be addressed. 4″ is conservative and in my real world 6″ is a more realistic maximum tenon width.
The mortise and tenon joint is one of the oldest and strongest joints in woodworking, revered for its combination of simplicity and effectiveness. It consists of two components: the mortise, a cavity or hole cut into a piece of wood, and the tenon, a protruding piece shaped to fit snugly into the mortise.
15 maj 2020 · You can keep it basic, or you can add flair to suit your design. I’ll take you through the basics of the mortise-and-tenon, including its parts and how to size the joint correctly for your projects. I’ll also show you a few fun variations— some of them don’t even need glue.
