Mortise and Tenons

So when I started this class I didn’t know the difference between a mortise and a tenon, seriously. I knew they went together but I didn’t really know which was which. So now I know the mortise is the hole and the tenon is the part that protrudes through the hole. I know this because that is about all we did today. We made these things and we made them match up and fit like a glove. We worked the entire day on the bottom structure and as you can see below there are quite a few more features on the part of the table known as the hayrake. This was truly a day to remember. My first mortise and tenon. Hehehe…

Hayrake 3-1 — Mike showing us how to make an angled mortise

Hayrake 3-2 — Table saw setup to to the tenon on the small stretcher

Hayrake 3-3 — Tom on the infamous mortiser. This machine does nothing but make precise square holes in the wood. For one mortise you have to chew out a section so it takes about 50 pulls per each mortise. Nice workout!

Hayrake 3-4 — My setup for the angled mortise. Starting to feel like a pro!

Hayrake 3-5 — Laying out the Hayrake. Mike sure did a wonderful job walking us through it. He made something complicated into a step at a time.

Hayrake 3-6 — Bandsaw setup to cut the waste out of the tenon.

Hayrake 3-9 — End of the day. Whew! We didn’t stop working except for a short break for lunch.

Hayrake 3-10 — My favorite joint so far…

Hayrake 3-11 — Another shot. Time for dinner!!

2 thoughts on “Mortise and Tenons”

Watching you manifest another dream is very peaceful and exciting. I look forward to sharing a meal at your table of life. And as my pops would say this will be a great place to tell stories, have fun and to have deep loving relationships around you. Thanks for sharing.
James

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