Timber Frame Mortise And Tenon Tools

In the video we experiment with several tools to see what works best for cutting the tenon.

Timber frame mortise and tenon tools.

A dovetail mortise and tenon is a thru mortise and tenon beveled on one side so as to form half a dovetail. We start with the traditional hand tools that were used for constructing these joints in old timber frame barns and buildings. Set scales for easy set up with every system. Usable on a wide range of timber widths from 1 3 4 to 12 and can be used for new construction as well as for restoration work.

We designed the swisspro ksp16 chain mortiser right specifically for the professional timber framing trade improving on existing mortisers building in the features that makes your work much more efficient. These include hand saws bow saws chisels and hatchets. Workloads of up to 4 620 lbs per joint. Before starting at vtw i had been in the construction field my entire life but i never had the opportunity to participate in.

Upper dust deflector with every system. Same router bit is used to make both mortise and tenon parts. The two master craftsmen and our lead designer at texas timber frames use to cut our frames by hand crafting each piece using the traditional tools of hammer and chisel. Mortise and tenon corner joint by brice cochran post to beam joinery roof joinery timber frame joints 4 comments mortise tenon used primarily on plates and floor systems this corner joint uses a mortise and tenon on one plate red and a tusk tenon on the opposing plate purple.

Step 2 cut the tenon. A mortise and tenon joint is very commonly used connection in our frames. Properly sharpened mortise chains outproduce any router or milling function. Router locks onto the guide plate preventing kick back if you hit a knot.

Produces tight fitting strong assembly. Cut dovetails even on compound angles and make stronger connections with ease. Shop online or call toll free to order 1 800 350 8176. The tenon male end is joined with the mortise female end and brought together with pegs.

Work more efficiently with the best specialty power tools and high quality hand tools for timber framing boat building carpentry and log building. Timberframing on a small scale and other woodworking tales. Architectural salvage 1 books 3 boxes 1 furniture 18. Cut a mortise and tenon in minutes.