A guide to mortise and tenon joinery, a core technique of woodworking.

A chisel is one of the most useful tools in the workshop, but it's important to know how to use it. For example, after routing out a mortise for a door hinge, use the flat side of the chisel for ...

MONTVALE, NJ -- Charles G.G. Schmidt & Co., Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of Mortising Chisels & Bits to their product line. These high quality tools cut clean, square mortises in both hard ...

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 ...