I believe in building furniture that lasts for generations and to ensure that all of my work is heirloom-quality, I hand fit each joint. The joint I'm demonstrating in the photo above is called a mortise and tenon. The mortise and tenon joint is primarily used on tables to join the skirts to the legs. The mortise is a female joint cut in the leg and the tenon is the male joint cut on the skirt. When the two of these are constructed properly, it creates a indestructible joint that has been proven throughout time. I use this joint, along with several other types of joints, to build pieces that preserve the tradition of quality handmade furniture.
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