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THE CABINET

CUTTING AND FITTING TENONS

Cutting the tenons is a fairly easy and forgiving process, mainly due to the fact that 90% of the joint is hidden within the mortise. However this concept is only true if your marking lines are accurate, so make sure they are accurate!

LESSON OBJECTIVES

    - Should you saw to the line or not
    - How to chisel the cheeks to thickness
    - How to remove the haunch
    - How to refine and check the fit

SUPPORTING MATERIAL

How to Cut a Mortice and Tenon
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Want to know more about cutting larger mortice and tenons? This lesson teaches it from start to finish!

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How to Saw Correctly
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Unable to cut a straight line? Can’t make square cuts? Can’t get the saw started in the first place?! This lesson will help!

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How to Chisel Correctly
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Seriously? How to use a chisel correctly? Do I really need to watch this? The short answer is yes. Yes you do.

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