#mortise & tenon

[serpentinesheldonserpentine]

A recommendation.

About 6 months ago I made my own electric guitar. My buddy Smart Steve found a fully equipped woodworking shop that offered a 3 month class and I am hooked.

So back to the magazine. The courage to publish a magazine these days is laudable by itself. But Mortise & Tenon is full of well written stories about the slow, satisfying craft of woodworking.

If you support the idea of self reliance and small business owners and craftsmen, this is the magazine for you. It’s printed on heavy stock and is so well written you don’t need to be a woodworker to enjoy it.

As a bonus, it’s printed in the States.

[morimatea]

Staggering in their beauty, startling in their originality.

[handcraftedloghomes]

𝑰𝒕'𝒔 #𝑻𝒊𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓𝑻𝒖𝒆𝒔𝒅𝒂𝒚!

𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐬 "𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐧:"

Mortise and tenon joints are a traditional and highly effective method used in log home construction.

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐧 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤

𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞: This is a hole or slot cut into one log.

𝐓𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐧: This is a tongue or projection at the end of another log that fits precisely into the mortise.

When constructing a log home, the tenon is cut down from the end of one log and fits into the mortise of another log. This creates a tight, secure fit that is both strong and aesthetically pleasing.

𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐧 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐬

1. Strength and Stability: These joints provide a very strong connection, which is crucial for the structural integrity of a log home.

2. Traditional Aesthetic: They offer a classic, handcrafted look that is often desired in log home designs.

3. Durability: Properly constructed mortise and tenon joints can last for many years, making them a durable choice for log homes.

[raffaellopalandri]

An old DIY Bookshelf

Daily writing promptDescribe the most ambitious DIY project you’ve ever taken on.View all responses Building a Multifunctional Bookshelf – A Labor of Love DIY has always been my meditation in motion. Complex projects bring an added layer of satisfaction, like solving a puzzle with wood and metal. Years ago, I built a custom bookshelf that graced a whole wall in my old apartment. When I left,…

[northernbushcraft]

Making gorgeous log furniture WITHOUT expensive tenon & mortise specialt...

[abwatt]

Wood: Framing Up

[exculis]

woodworkers kinda went off with the word mortise. sounds very goth.

[beyourselfchulanmaria]

榫卯| 一榫一卯，打造中國人自己的積木| Chinese mortise and tenon building blocks

一榫一卯，一顆赤子之心! Very touched for his talented and willpower!!! ... Blessings your business of wood crafts will be great! Lan~*

Traditional Japanese wooden construction

[movingtothefarm]

Mortise / Tenons

[serpentinesheldonserpentine]

Issue 17 is here.

Why does a guy who lives in a condo subscribe to a woodworking magazine?

Because if you believe in craftsmanship and small business, now is the time to support your beliefs. This quarterly is written, photographed, and printed with care in the USA. The articles are always much more than a simple how-to; they’re about our lives.

[morimatea]

Good time for tea people.

[idkstudyblr]

Porch Orange County

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern tile front porch remodel with a roof extension

[blackxenergy]

Milwaukee Deck Uncovered Deck - large craftsman backyard deck idea with no cover

[shes-the-latest-it-girl]

Milwaukee Siding Idea for a large, two-story, mixed-siding exterior home in the craftsman style that has a shingle roof.

[rmarts]

Craftsman Kitchen - Enclosed

Example of a large arts and crafts u-shaped medium tone wood floor enclosed kitchen design with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, solid surface countertops, green backsplash, ceramic backsplash, paneled appliances and no island

[abwatt]

Wood: shave and fit tenon

Trimming a tenon Once the tenon is in the right rough shape, it’s time to start trimming. A chisel can be used to shave the cheeks of the tenon, both smooth and square. this usually results in lots of thin shavings of wood that curl in on themselves — elegant little spirals of pine or oak or ash. The goal is to creep up on a tight fit, paring away material like a razor removes stubble or a…