Do wedged tenons need glue?
Test the wedges’ fit Push the tenon all the way through the mortise—without glue, of course.
What is a fox wedge tenon?
Fox wedging is a joinery technique for a mortise and tenon joint where the wedge is fitted into a sawn kerf in the tenon. As the tenon is driven into the mortise, the wedge flares the split tenon and locks it in place.
How far should a tenon go into a mortise?
The mortise depth should be roughly three times the thickness of the tenon. It can be cut in several ways, among them the traditional approach of using sturdy mortising chisels and a mallet to chisel out the hole by hand.
How is a wedge made?
A wedge is made up of two inclined planes. These planes meet and form a sharp edge. This edge can split things apart. Wedges are used as either separating or holding devices.
What is a wedge joint?
The wedge joint is a traditional visible joint in cases when opening must be possible. It is easy to tighten again. The manufacture of the joint requires many work phases, and for this reason it is not used much.
How do you make wedges longer than a tenon?
Tilt the blade to the guide block’s angle. Here, it’s 3 degrees. Raise the blade to make wedges that are about 1″ longer than the tenon. For a trial cut, position the stop block so the thin end of the wedge is the same thickness as the tenon’s kerfs.
How do you make a wedged mortise and tenon joint?
The wedged mortise-and-tenon joint isn’t difficult to make, but you should have some experience making standard mortise-and-tenon joints before tackling it. To make this joint, you’ll need a tablesaw, drill press, plunge router, chisel and a bandsaw.
How do you make a tenon joint?
Make the tenon any way you want. I use a tablesaw tenoning jig to cut its cheeks, a bandsaw equipped with a fence to rip its top and bottom sides and a tablesaw’s miter gauge to cut all four shoulders. The tenon’s length is up to you; it can be flush or stand proud of the joint. Fit the tenon to the back, untapered side of the mortise.
What kind of jig do you use to cut a tenon?
I use a tablesaw tenoning jig to cut its cheeks, a bandsaw equipped with a fence to rip its top and bottom sides and a tablesaw’s miter gauge to cut all four shoulders. The tenon’s length is up to you; it can be flush or stand proud of the joint.