Loose Tenon Joinery Part 2: Mortise Layout. Mortise and tenon joinery begins with marking the locations of the mortises. The mortising jig relies on centerlines to locate each mortise. But, it’s a good idea to mark out the full mortise for a visual reference. Follow along to see a few tips and tricks to marking the mortise locations accurately.
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