In this short video I show how I cut a clean mortise entirely by hand using a chisel and wooden mallet. You can follow each ...

In this short build I show how I make a loose wedge mortise and tenon joint entirely with hand tools. You will see each step ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." A chisel is one of the most utilitarian and oldest hand tools for woodworking. And a good wood chisel, in ...

Mortises are one of the strongest woodworking joints and are a sign of quality whether in fine furniture or timber-frame cabins. A skilled carpenter can make them by hand, but it’s a laborious process ...