Mortise and tenon

A mortise (occasionally mortice) and tenon joint connects two pieces of wood or of material. Woodworkers around the world have used it for thousands of years to join pieces of wood, mainly when the adjoining pieces connect at right angles. 1. * the mortise hole, and 2. * the tenon tongue. This joint is also used with other materials. For example, it is traditionally used by both stonemasons and blacksmiths.

Mortise and tenon

A mortise (occasionally mortice) and tenon joint connects two pieces of wood or of material. Woodworkers around the world have used it for thousands of years to join pieces of wood, mainly when the adjoining pieces connect at right angles. 1. * the mortise hole, and 2. * the tenon tongue. This joint is also used with other materials. For example, it is traditionally used by both stonemasons and blacksmiths.