Make loose-tenon joinery without a Festool Domino

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Finally a mortise and tenon jig that I can afford and can build myself. That simple video just took all the trepidation out of making those joints. Once my shop is set up I'll be making one. Thank you.

Running The Jig through the table saw and making a thin kerf is brilliant. Such a simple way to make it perfect!

Thanks for making the jig part of this simple and straightforward. :)

I have been working with wood since I was a small kid in the 70's alongside my dad in his garage shop. I like that while you have and use the new tech, you also add little ways to make things with the older skills, and less expensive tools. good job, keep it up. I have passed my love of woodworking along to my son, who also watches your videos.

Sir, you are a genius. This is something I have been looking to build for a while as I can't justify the outlay on a Domino. I look forward to spending the next few days watching your video archive. Thank you and a big hello from the UK!

That you so much from "down under" in New Zealand! The video on making a loose tenon joint has made it so clear to me now. I will be using this type of Joinery quite often in the future on various projects. It is really so simple, and cheap, to make up the appropriate jig for the job. Thanks once again. Doug 🤠

Another brilliant one!

Loose tenon joinery is a very nice option in most cases, I'd also recommend checking the Samurai Carpenters Mortise and Tenon jig for routers, that one is awesome.

James, one thing I would add, having done a bed recently with lots of loose tenon joints. If your bit chatters because you used the wrong plunging technique and your mortises are a 1/16” too wide, cut thin strips on the saw, then glue the shim and tenon into the mortise. And if your bit chatters as badly as mine, use polyurethane construction adhesive. The glue’s expansion in the joint makes for rock solid joints even though a few mortises were frustratingly out of dimension (1/4” spiral upcut with 2”deep mortises).

My favorite part is leaving the tenon a little shy in the mortise. That's something my perfectionism just won't always let me do, but it sure is nice to have that little movement when you need it!

Giving us all the benefits of your years of experience, it almost makes it feel like we’re cheating. As always, thank you for making our time in the shop all that much better.

James, you're the muts nuts. That's awesome in UK English. 😎👏👍✌️

Thanks James. I knew how to do the first bit, but the second half making a kerf width dado to keep the fence parallel is the game changer for me! Thanks man!

You ran through that really quickly, a rookie such as myself will have to watch and a few more times and take some notes. Really cool video

Thanks for taking the time and effort to help all of us DIYers that can not afford $1,000 + for the other loose tenon jig. I really like the simplicity of this jig. I am going to be building a few cabinets soon and will be using this jig for the joinery.

Definitely on of my favorite channels. Informative, educational and entertaining. Keep up the great work, and a sincere "thank you".

Outstanding Tutorial - I'm off to the shop to try it out. Great, detailed explanation, Stumpy. More of these, please.

That was an EXCELLENT video! I can't wait to try it. Thank you, James.

Great demonstration James, thanks for sharing.