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How to Make a Castle Joint
In this article we talk you through how to make a castle joint, one of the strongest and most durable joints for furniture making. Castle joints, also known as a Shiro joint, are not only...
How to Make a Through Mortice and Tenon
A through mortice and tenon joint connects two pieces of wood at a 90 degree angle by cutting the mortice right through one piece, with the tenon inserted and cut flush. It is a popular woodworking joint due to its strength, and is a common choice for making frames such as bed frames, doors and windows.
What is a mortice and tenon
Dating back thousands of years, it is one of the oldest ways to join two pieces of wood. It comprises a mortice hole and tenon tongue which fit exactly into one another.
It’s a versatile joint that can be used in many different types of woodworking, from fine furniture to large oak framed buildings.
Most of the strength from this joint is in the downward motion. It's not a strong in the pulling direction like a dovetail joint is.
There are three types is, a blind, a through, and a wedged mortice and tenon.
How to cut a through mortice and tenon by hand
Fine furniture maker, Sean Evelegh, demonstrates how to cut a through mortice and tenon in this Woodworking Basics video tutorial.
Other cabinet joints
Read our other articles to learn how to make a range of furniture and cabinet joints and perfect your joinery skills. You can watch video tutorials on how to make a range of woodworking joints in our Woodworking Basics playlist on our YouTube channel.
How to Make a Box Joint
A box joint, as the names suggests, is often the go to choice of joint for woodworkers making boxes, cabinets or drawers. The joint is made by creating interlocking pins or 'fingers' that slot together...
How to Make a Half Lap Dovetail Joint
A popular joint in cabinet making, the half lap dovetail joint offers not only strength, but is a great choice for a beautiful finish. It is a mixture between a half lap joint and a...
