How to make a Mortise and Tenon Joint - The Three Joints - | Paul Sellers

Watch Paul Sellers as he teaches you how to make a mortise and tenon joint, one of the three most common woodworking joints.

The mortise and tenon is a strong joint that can withstand all kinds of stresses and strains to support and uphold structures. It is used in furniture-making to make chairs, tables, beds, and many more projects.

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[ricardolandgrave]

This video takes 30 minutes to literally see how one joint is made. No cuts, no speeding trough. This is real woodworking. Some of us beginners get frustrated when we see how some dude with a jointer, planer, power drills, kreg jigs, all kinds of saws etc builds a project in ten minutes and here I am trying to build some stools with my circular saw and a speedsquare getting all frustrated.

[Tom]

... besides the undisputed high craftmanship: ... Note the one-take-video ... you find both very rarely these days ... Thank you.

[dougwardle]

I can’t be just me who finds Paul’s presentation style so relaxing

[ackbarhosein]

Absolutely stress-free example of making a difficult joint

[dpc]

I've done rough framing for 10 or so years but I'm just starting "fine" woodworking. I love watching your videos because you are calm, to the point and with no fluff. You also give tips and explain WHY certain things are being done which really helps understanding the bigger picture. Thanks for the great videos, you're a living legend.

[tommcnally]

Thanks no obnoxious music, perfectly explains necessary details, all of your videos are great

[rafasacha]

Paul, you Sir are a genius. Nobody ever taught me woodworking. Common sense, Internet research, going through old books and that sort of things taught me to do a lot. French polishing, building your own wood plane, tools sharpening, and even making them from scrapyard steel. And here are you, teaching me more and more in a manner so clear I could not dream of. You are a seasoned woodworker, trained classically for sure, and yet such a great guy. I know a lot of guys that live less than you work with wood and they are often such snobs, so confident. I guess the less you know the more of an expert you are in your own mind. Glad to have you here, Mr. Sellers.

[mikegrier]

Honestly, I may never make a joint of any kind using hand tools, but I watched every second of this wonderful video. Paul Sellers is a national treasure, plain and simple. His kind, gentle, professional way is heartwarming. It was good for my soul. Many thanks to Paul.

[jimmypage]

This legitimately feels like watching a magician. The skill along with the accent is astounding.

[creativesolutionsforeducation]

I’m reading Walden and Thoreau explained his home was constructed completely with mortise and tenon joints. After being mesmerized by this video I cannot imagine how hard it was for him to built his home. Beautiful video!

[Johannes]

For anyone wondering, he's using a vintage Stanley No 71 Router Plane :)

[walterlast]

Just recently started watching your video's and just love the way you teach. I am 75 and just learning how to use hand tools. Bought my first hand plane an old beat up #5 Bailey made in the USA and got it working like new thanks to watching your video's. Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge, you are a very special man.

[stevenstaubach]

I am an engineering student, figuring painter, and class 3 solder reworker in electronics, who has began working on my first bench and air extraction system. Though this is now several years old; I wanted to tell you that this is still helping people and that I appreciate the work you put into this series. Thank you! Also, using the chisel as a planing tool? Blew my mind. I have been eyeballing them (figuring I can get buy with my drill, a flathead, and my steady hands), but now I know I need them so I can make planing jigs in addition to these Mortise and Tenon Joints.

[douglasacosta]

Schöne znd ehrliche Arbeit! Und diese Anzahl an alten Werkzeuge erinnern mich an die Werkstatt vom Opa. Etwa 60 Jahren in der Vergangenheit...
Vielen Dank für diese Unterrichtstunde....😊😊😊

[craigwilliams]

I know this is an older video but everything is still current, watching a master craftsman weild a chisel is worthy of the time taken to watch, just a simple act of reversing the chisel and using the bevel now makes sense thank you Craig

[idoherman]

A gift to humankind. A generation of artisan craft people that is sadly fading away. Unfortunately nowadays young generation is lack of patience and unwilling to learn hand work and craft. Thank you Paul for leaving this precious gift and passing on your knowledge. Take care.

[ronnycardona]

This was like an action movie. I was on the edge of my seat as he was creating that gaping hole in the wood. I was going to cry if he bruised a wall and I did not even know what that meant before this video. lol

[jimmyrickard]

I am new to woodwork, and before this i always wanted to rush to make my joint to see it fit in only to be disappointed, but this calmed me and really stressed the point of "Measure twice, cut once". A bit of care on each cut and joint gives the perfect end result with your clear instructions, Thankyou.

[lilmonkey]

Hey Paul. I'm actually going to learn how to do this Joint tomorrow in College as I'm doing a JOINERY/CARPENTRY course. I'm looking forward to it 😊.

[eugeneboyarskiy]

Special thanks for brilliant, distinctive, easy to comprehend and (say) intelligent English. That highest merit is so rarely met in technitube. Thanx again and best wishes!