Tenoning Machines.pdf

Tenoning Machines Tenons are a common joinery method Many different methods of cutting tenons o By hand  Often the fastest if you only have one set to do o On table saw  Using the tenoning jig Holds parts vertically Not good for long pieces  Using a dado set Parts are run horizontally Shoulder st...

Tenoning Machines Tenons are a common joinery method Many different methods of cutting tenons o By hand  Often the fastest if you only have one set to do o On table saw  Using the tenoning jig Holds parts vertically Not good for long pieces  Using a dado set Parts are run horizontally Shoulder stepping can occur o Bandsaw  Long parts can be a little awkward o Shaper  Tear-out can be an issue o Router and jig  Straight bit  Good solution for longer/larger pieces Single end tenoning machine o Usually have 3 cutting stations  Tenoning heads  Coping heads  Cut-off saw o Common in larger production factories  Chairs, doors and windows Double ended tenoner o Large production shops o Left tenoner is fixed o Right tenoner moves in and out depending on desired shoulder to shoulder measurement Slot tenon machines o Most commonly used in chair production o Creates to mating tenon for the slot mortiser