The “mortise” is the recess where the tenon goes. It can be cut by hand with a mallet and mortising chisel, or mechanically ...

Woodworkers have always been very clever about making strong and attractive joints — think of the strength of a mortise and tenon, or the artistry of a well-made dovetail. These joints have been ...

Draw-boring is a traditional woodworking technique that creates ultra-strong mortise and tenon joints by pulling the tenon tight with an offset peg. No glue needed—just pure mechanical strength!