Trend Mortise and Tenon Jig for Precise Cutting of Mortise & Tenon Joints, MT/JIG

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When the mortise and tenon pieces are not the same size, as in a leg to apron joint, you can make the mortise wider, but not so wide as to compromise the wall strength.

To rout a mortise you will need a plunge router and a jig of some sort; it is simply not possible to rout these joints free hand. While the jig will control the movement of the router during the cut, remember,it is the router bit that does the actual cutting. Choosing the right bit and using it correctly is as important to a perfectly fitting joint as using an accurate jig to guide the router.For the best results, put away your straight bits. Some straight bits are designed for plunging and have carbide cutters on the bottom for this, but the straight sides of these bits provide very poor chip clearance during the cut. Spiral up-cut carbide bits ( leevalley.com, freud.ca, dimarcanada.com, busybeetools.com), on the other hand, have helical flutes like a drill bit, and specially designed cutting edges on the bottom of the bit and the edges of the flutes. These allow the bit to be plunged straight down into the material while the flutes bring the chips to the top of the hole, preventing the bit from jamming and overheating. With its top-quality aluminum body and plates and its ergonomic handles with comfortable finger-slots, this sturdy and durable machine is exactly what you are looking for. It’s ideal if you want to cut with precision and ease, delivering custom-sized tenons and mortises for long-lasting furniture. The W1500 Right Angle Jig by Shop Fox is not only ideal to cut tenons and mortises, but it can also cut out dados, rail-ends, and finger joints with high-level precision, and it is perfect to cut, shape and sand down pieces flawlessly. It is a high-precision tool that will allow you to save time and work efficiently and in total safety, thanks to its firm clamps. This particular machine also lets you slide the working material directly on its built-in rails and make repeated passes without having to reposition the piece, which you will have previously secured through the clamps.

Tenoning machines come equipped with a clamping mechanism that attaches to a frame. In this frame, you will find tools that are necessary to cut the boards, such as blades or different types of cutting discs. There are two types of industrial tenoning jigs: the single-side machines, where the boards are cut on one end at each operating cycle, and the double-sided, which cut both ends simultaneously during a cycle. These machines can be designed to cut fashion frame or box tenons, which have different shapes (straight-sided or dovetails), or both types.

Precision - Precision and reliability are essential in Tenoning Jigs because we are talking about precision tools. Generally, all Tenoning Jigs will be on point with these features as they are meant to produce perfectly combinable items. However, always look for these keywords in the product description for extra care in choosing the most efficient, timesaving, and exact tool for your needs. Safety - Don’t forget, when purchasing such a machine, to be sure you are always choosing safety and quality. Be mindful of the fact that these are cutting tools meant to forge precision pieces, so overlooking quality in favor of a lower price is not only inconvenient but could also be quite dangerous. It pays to take safety seriously and to invest in a quality unit. Includes: 5 x Plastic guide bushes 15.9mm, 22.2mm, 28.6mm, 30.2mm & 31.8mm|1 x Metal guide bush 25.4mm|4 x Clamps|1 x Guide bush collar 25.4mm to 54mm|1 x Set-up Bar imperial scale Routing technique is the next step to master when cutting mortises and tenons. Shallow mortises, such as those needed to flush mount a hinge, are best cut at full depth. These mortises rarely exceed 3⁄16″ in depth, and the material being removed presents very little resistance to the bit. You can rout out to the cut line, and then finish up with a sharp chisel, or use a hinge mortising jig to cut the mortise in one fell swoop; you’ll still need to chisel the round corners square (see “ Installing Hinges”, Apr/May ‘07, Issue #47).