Mortise

Definitions

1. A hole that is made to receive a tenon so as to form a joint.
2. Stability; power of adhesion.

Equivalents

Examples

“If there is much gauging for the same size mortise and tenon to be done, and if a mortise gauge is not handy, a simple improvised gauge for the purpose can easily be made with two pieces of wood and four or five steel sprigs…”

“A keyed mortise-and-tenon joint is constructed the same as a doweled mortise and tenon joint except that the tenon projects far enough through the mortise to admit⟳ the insertion of a tapering key which draws the mortised piece firmly against the shoulder of the tenon.”

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