noun
definition
A projecting member left by cutting away the wood around it, and made to insert into a mortise, and in this way secure together the parts of a frame.
verb
definition
To make into a tenon.
example
First we'll tenon this part, then we'll make a mortise that will fit it on that part.
definition
To fit with tenons.
Examples of tenon in a Sentence
If the cutter is exactly 6mm diameter, the tenon will be 10mm wide.
Every item is manufactured using traditional dowelled mortice and tenon joinery complemented with solid brass fittings and fixings.
Kiln dried using mortise and tenon joinery guarantees quality and integrity with each unique TREE.
The structure proved to be complex and carefully fabricated using the mortise and tenon technique.
For instance, the timbers are jointed together using traditional mortise and tenon joints, dowel pegs, copper nails and brass screws.
Manufactured from kiln dried redwood with high quality mortise and tenon joints and pressure treated for long life in service.
Clamp the haft vertically in the vise, and using a tenon saw, cut a slot about half the depth of the socket.
On most horns the crook has a tenon that simply fits into a corresponding socket on the body.
The curve has to be carefully blended into the parallel section which will form the tenon.
Remember in the case of double tenons, the width of the tenon is the sum of both tongues.
This allows for more flexibility and less strain on the socket, and ultimately a tighter fit for the crook tenon.
Cut another test tenon and fit it to the mortise.
Whilst I 'm venting my spleen about the wood I have to comment on the tenon joints.
In years to come when they are past their service they will make handy tenon saws.
All main joints are through mortice and tenon types, and wedged using waterproof adhesive for maximum durability.
It has the usual adjustable thumb rest and the metal tenon rings are part silver and part gold.
Tenon cutters - Most of today's craftspeople use tenon cutters powered by an electric drill, drill press or router.
Another popular choice for making tenons is using a Rockler Log Tenon Maker.
Tenons are the shaped ends of wooden pieces that fit into specially crafted holes to form mortise and tenon joints.
Rustic Furniture Workshop by Dan Mack includes an easy to understand explanation, including pictures of the technique of making mortise and tenon joinery.
Instead of using a draw knife to make tenons, tenon cutters are a popular choice of many craftspeople today when making log furniture.
Tenon cutters attach to the end of an electric drill and shape the ends of the logs so they fit into the holes, or mortises, of another log piece, creating a mortise and tenon joint.
One such feature is the pegged through tenon.
The tenon is a projection of wood at the end of wood plank or board.
The tenon is shaped so that it fits into a matching rectangular cavity called a mortise.