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

If you’re using a 3/8-inch bit, it’s easier to cut a 3/8-inch wide mortise. Cutting the tenon on a table saw with a dado blade is much easier, rather than adjusting the tenon thickness to fit ...

These joints have been around for ages and can be executed with nothing more than chisels and a hand saw, plus a lot of practice ... on a wedged mortise and tenon joint, which strengthens the ...

Now cut down to your depth mark with a tenon saw. Then use a chisel and mallet to remove the waste from both pieces of timber. Hold your chisel by the blade for accuracy and control. To finish ...