San Diego Fine Woodworkers Association

Class - Mortise and Tenon Joinery
with David Weissman

January 24 (Friday)
at 9:00 am

Class length
240 minutes

Location
Class

The Mortise and Tenon (MT) joint is the principal furniture-making joint used in tables and chairs and certain casework. This class will focus on practicing the steps needed to make a MT joint using hand tools, along with discussion of power tool options.

After completing this class, students will be able to:

  • Describe woodworking situations when the MT is a preferred joint.
  • Demonstrate how to lay-out a MT joint.
  • Demonstrate proper technique using a marking gauge, hand saw, and chisels.
  • Practice making a MT joint using hand tools.
  • Describe the role of the table saw, router, drill press and band saw in making MT joints.
  • Describe three common variations of the MT joint.

Cost: $95
Membership Requirements: SDFWA
Class Schedule:  One 4-hour shop session
Prerequisites: None

If a class does not have an adequate number of registered students one week prior to the posted start date, the class may be cancelled.



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