Class - Mortise and Tenon Joinery (Spring)
with Scott Baldwin
Class - Mortise and Tenon Joinery (Spring)
with Scott Baldwin
with Scott Baldwin
May 23 (Sunday)
at 12:30 pm
Class length
240 minutes
Location
Machine Room and Bench Room
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 aMT 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
Membership Requirements: SDFWA
Class Schedule: One 4-hour shop session
Prerequisites: None
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 canceled.
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