How do you make a stub mortise and tenon joint?

Step 1: Mark the Tenon Shoulder Line. Step 2: Mark the Tenon Cheeks and the Mortise Walls. Step 3: Saw the Tenon Cheeks. Step 4: Remove the Tenon Cheeks and Cut the Shoulders.Step 5: Cut the Tenon Sides. Step 6: Layout the Mortise. Step 7: Chop the Mortise & Fit the Joint.

What is the rule of thumb for the thickness of a tenon?

Tenon thickness: A tenon’s thickness should be one-third the thickness of the stock being mortised. So, if you are joining two pieces of 3/4″material, the tenon should be ¼” thick (1/3 of ¾). If you are joining a 7/8″-thick apron to a 1-1/2″-thick table leg, the tenon should be 1/2″ thick (1/3 of 1-1/2).

Should you cut the mortise or tenon first?

To make a mortise and tenon joint, always cut the mortise first because it’s much easier to cut the tenon to fit an existing mortise than the other way around.

What is a tenon cutter?

Tenon cutters are the log furniture tools that cut tenons on the end of your log rails and spindles. These handy implements work to trim the end of your log rails, allowing them to be inserted into other logs to create the base structure of your furniture project.