need tool for making tenons

[Stephen Edwards]

I'm trying to find tools that makes round mortises and tenons, the type that you would see on willow furniture. I have a friend who wants to build her own garden gate using branches from cedar trees. I have seen that tool in the past in some woodworkers supply catalogue but can't seem to find it in any that I have now. Though I've never used one it looks like you just put the end of a small limb into the tool and it reduces it in size to form a tapered tenon.

If anyone knows what I'm talking about and where to find it, I'd sure appreciate any info that you can provide.

Thanks,

[David DeCristoforo]

Search the 'net for "tenon cutters". There's tons. Here's just one:

http://www.bosworthtools.com/tenoncutters.html

[Jeff Bratt]

Try here - http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx?c=2&cat=1,180&p=42288
For tapered sockets, I believe a reamer is used to taper a drilled hole - http://www.greenwoodworking.com/reamer.htm

[jim sauterer]

i believe woodcraft or rockler have what you are looking for.

[Stephen Edwards]

Thanks Folks..........Appreciate it.

[Charles Seehuetter Panama City]

This is the one I have and it works pretty nice once set up properly. Much cheaper than seperate cutters also.

http://www.logmen.net/tenonmaker2.html

[Stephen Edwards]

This is the one I have and it works pretty nice once set up properly. Much cheaper than seperate cutters also.

http://www.logmen.net/tenonmaker2.html

Hey Charles,

I like that one, never saw that one before. What size router is required to make this set up work properly? Is it fairly stable as you're making the tenons?

What do you suggest as the proper tool for making the mortises that accomdate the tenons? Keep in mind please that we're talking about someone using this set up that doesn't have a lot of experience with woodworking but wants to do this herself. She has the mindset for it and the can do attitude. I'll set it all up for her, learn it myself and show her how to use it.

Thanks again for the heads up on this. Looks affordable and very workable.

Kind Regards,

[Pat Germain]

What were we talking about? I just saw Charles' avatar and lost all train of thought...

[Stephen Edwards]

I forgot, too! Back to the topic....mortises and round tenons. This could get WAY off topic! I WILL control myself! We're talking using eastern red cedar branches to make a garden gate!

[Steve Flavin001]

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[Charles Seehuetter Panama City]

Hey Charles,

I like that one, never saw that one before. What size router is required to make this set up work properly? Is it fairly stable as you're making the tenons?

What do you suggest as the proper tool for making the mortises that accomdate the tenons? Keep in mind please that we're talking about someone using this set up that doesn't have a lot of experience with woodworking but wants to do this herself. She has the mindset for it and the can do attitude. I'll set it all up for her, learn it myself and show her how to use it.

Thanks again for the heads up on this. Looks affordable and very workable.

Kind Regards,


Stephen,

I use this Craftsman router with the fixed base for mine.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00928084000P

I would think any variable speed router that will accept a half inch bit would work. The reason I say variable speed is because of the size of the bit. (It's a 2 3/4" included with the kit) It's a lot of carbide steel to be spinning so I use a slower speed. The hardest part about setup is getting the bit centered in the hole as I had to drill the plate to mount the router. Good instructions were included in the kit. I bought it as the complete kit. I mounted it on a 2' long 2X12 that I can clamp to my bench and it seems to work rather well. I need more practice with it myself. Make sure you follow the instructions for setting depth of the wood guide and the bit then pratice. The mortice can be drilled with any standard spade or forstner bit.

Hope this helps
Chuck

[Stephen Edwards]

Thanks Chuck. I'll pass this info along to my friend. I think this system will suit her needs perfectly. I appreciate the mounting and set up tips, too.

Best Regards,