One common joinery method used in wood working is the mortise and tenon. A mortise is basically a hole in a piece of wood and the tenon is another piece of wood cut to tightly fit in that hole.

Crafted to match the precision of expensive equipment like the Festool Domino or mortise machine, this homemade jig is a game-changer for your woodworking projects. Watch the step-by-step build ...

Woodworkers have always been very clever about making strong and attractive joints — think of the strength of a mortise and tenon ... although wood seems to be the best application.