Off Topic - Mortise & Tennon?

I hope I'm not violating the rules by asking an off topic question. But, it does involve chisels.

Can any of you point me towards a resource which would show me the basics on making mortise & tennon joints? Books or internet? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

[Hi_Ho_Sliver]

no site right off the top of my head, but try www.justwoodworking.com it is a forum but they have a number of plans you can get, tutorials etc.

[woodenleg]

Try the discussion group for Wood magazine. http://talk.woodmagazine.com/default...index_html___3

I hope this will take you right to it.

[Donna_T]

BlackDog,
Although I haven't suscribed to Wood Magazine for several years, it used to have some of the best articles for basic wood working topics like your question about mortise and tennon. They'd be the first place I'd look. Also, although I don't look there very often, how about the wood working section at the bottom of our own Carving World Message Board?

Good Luck
Donna T

I have a book called 'The Woodwright's Shop' ' practical guide to Traditional Woodworking' by Roy Underhill. This book seems to cover Mortices and Tenons on several pages.
ISBN 0-8078-4082-3
I hpe that is helpful!

Donna W

There are several books out on joinery (none of which I have ) all of which ought to cover the mortise and tennon. One that comes to mind is called the Joint Book. Just hit amazon.com and type in Joinery.

[quote author=Mr._Munchkin link=board=GeneralC;num=1070298845;start=0#5 date=12/02/03 at 20:59:57] One that comes to mind is called the Joint Book. [/quote]

You're sure that book isn't about funny little cigarettes??

Thanks to everyone for their help. I'll look into the varoius books and website. I'm wanting to build a Japanese styled pergola in the spring, and am going to do my homework, draw plans over the winter, and practice making some mortise & tennon joints.

Pagoda Eh? Well then you might try another book: Complete Japanese Joinery. Have fun

Blackdog
Try http://www.am-wood.com/joints/joints.html a site I found while trying to figure out how to sharpen lathe gouges.
Ah Chip