How to Make Mortise and Tenon Joints with Hand Tools

Learn how to make a simple, yet strong, hand cut Mortise & Tenon joint with traditional woodworking hand tools. Here are links to tools used in this video:

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[jbailey]

There aren't many videos which get a like from me, but you get one for a) having the best you tube name and b) showing me how to make a mortise and tenon joint without a 4.6m invesment in tools i don't need. Thank you!

[solidsnake]

Quick and precise videos. No rambling and just the sound of tool on wood.

[TheSMEAC]

I appreciate you demonstrating the proper method of scribing with the mortise gauge, so many guys seem to blow by it.

[heydaanrecords]

This is very helpful in my first babysteps of woodworking, making a mortise/tenon joint is a must-do for me !

[wiscgaloot]

I learned how to do this more than 20 years ago, long before Youtube--mostly from books. I miss having a nice woodworking shop, it's so relaxing doing stuff like this and having a table come together using only hand tools.

[spiderrabbit]

Just what i needed simple and without power tools. Thanks.

[firstlight]

Very concise, easy to understand. Basic tools. Well done!

[garryclayton]

I watched this video before I went to college again last night and my joint turned out perfect. The teacher was impressed. Thank you so much for the help!!

[trampvideos]

Just what I wanted. Seriously nice video. Great pace, adequate level of explanation. Camera angles. Even your tone and accent. Easy on the ears. Just all round spot on! Thank you!

[maxmelgarejo]

I'm not even a novice, but I really enjoy the video. It seems like a clear and helpful guide to woodworking.

[donaldcurley]

Thanks very helpful, haven't done that since school, many years back!

[scannon]

You taught both parts of the joint in less than ten minutes, therefore you are a stud.

[yeskay]

Excellent video...returned all the expensive tools (router, jig & bits)after watching the video & project finished with very simple inexpensive tools which I already had. Thank you so much...

[PHONYJOSEPH]

Great video. I like how clearly you explain how to cut this joint.

[existesters]

Great video Josh thank you for sharing this, I'm just starting woodworking as a hobby so videos like this are great for complete novices. Thanks again.

[sandythomas]

New subscriber, , I am a female from Jamaica, you have made this tuturial easy to understand, will be checking out your other videos

[RenoScruggs]

Josh you a great job in explaining this. Your videos are the easiest for me to understand.

[karistinton]

Thank you for the clear instructions. I fully agree with Aleks James comments.

[nazorex]

You are the best teacher ever❤❤❤❤😮😮😮 I understand everything😊😊😊

[tooljunkie]

very informative.thanks for sharing..i forget how gratifying handtools can be after doing it with power tools for so long. lol