Woodworkers have always been very clever about making strong and attractive joints — think of the strength of a mortise and tenon, or the artistry of a well-made dovetail. These joints have been ...

A mortise is basically a hole in a piece of wood and the tenon is another piece of wood cut to tightly fit in that hole. The tenon is usually secured in place with either glue or a wooden pin or ...

Now cut down to your depth mark with a ... Using examples or pictures of other wood joints, for example tee halving, bridle, mortise and tenon, or dovetail, discuss how similar skills could ...