Mortise and Tenon 101
Experience Level: ANY
Instructor: James Wright (Wood By Wright)
Moderator: …
Class Size: 5 in person and 20 virtual
Sessions: 1 sessions at 4ish hours
This course is being offered in person (Rockford, IL) and via Zoom.
Course Description
The class will be focusing on making your first mortise and tenon joints. In this 3-4 class, we will be covering the simple through mortice and tenon, and then modifying it into a tusked tenon. And if time permits, we will make another stopped M&T. This class will be geared toward the first-time M&T joint and will include step-by-step guidance at the speed of the class.
Tools/Materials Needed
Tools:
Tenon saw
Bench chisel set
Marking Knife
Square 4-6″
Marking gauge
Brace (or drill)
auger bit set
Carccus saw (optional)
shoulder or rabbet plane (optional)
morticing gauge (optional)
file set. (optional)
Needed supplies:
two pieces of wood 3/4″ X 3 1/2″ X 12″
one piece of 1 1/2” X 1 1/2” X 12”
and one piece 3/4” X 2” X 6”
The type of wood is up to you. In the shop, we will be working with poplar and red oak.
Course Dates
January 17th, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. CST (10:00 a.m. EST) to 1:00 p.m. CST (2:00 p.m. EST)