a few weeks ago i starting trying to build a project using mortise and tenon because its something I had never done before. Started by building the Tenoning Jig, and I was happy with the results.
Frontside of Jig;
Backside of Jig;
I cut the mortise with forstner bits I just got for christmas. 
then the tenon on the new jig.
after mitering the tenons i did my first test fit of a corner. 
This is my first exercise in mortise and tenon and its been alot of fun. I hope to get better at the fit. I need a smaller chisel to square up the corners of the mortise. This was originally a couple of pine 2×4’s i re-milled from wood my brother found.
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brianinpa
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posted 280 days ago
Looks like the jig works. I was wishing I had a tennoning jig today, but decided to use a lap joint. I like the design.
-- Brian, Lebanon PA, If you aren’t having fun doing it, find something else to do.
Joe Watson
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posted 280 days ago
no reason you cant do a lap joint with it as well. my problem is i dont have a dado blade and not getting one anytime soon.
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brianinpa
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posted 280 days ago
I have the stack dado set that came with my DeWalt RAS, so until I make a jig like yours, it will continue to be lap joints, but I will be making one some day.
-- Brian, Lebanon PA, If you aren’t having fun doing it, find something else to do.
Darell
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posted 280 days ago
Nice work Joe.
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jwarner75
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posted 279 days ago
Nice and Simple and appears Structural Sound.
I think you got a Winner there… Sometimes the best things are the Simplist things for the Job!
Handi
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lcurrent
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posted 273 days ago
Mortising jig for loose tenons much better fit more acurate
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