The “mortise” is the recess where the tenon goes. It can be cut by hand with a mallet and mortising chisel, or mechanically with a mortising machine and a hollow chisel bit. If you don’t have those ...

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 ...

ORRINGTON, Maine (WABI) - If you want to learn how to build a timber frame barn, look no further than Orrington’s Curran Village. Starting today, the museum is holding a weeklong class on how to do ...