tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post4345496432442945652..comments2024-03-01T05:31:44.635-05:00Comments on The Village Carpenter: Fox Wedged TenonKari Hultmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01224053263659415329noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-39550267204001486292011-10-18T01:59:08.016-04:002011-10-18T01:59:08.016-04:00Googling "Fox Tenon" gave you the top hi...Googling "Fox Tenon" gave you the top hit, Kari. Excellent presentation and as mentioned the honesty of not editing out the split was great in-and-of itself.Douglas C. Bordnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13959068418048160494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-78020646828697604062010-08-04T13:10:43.716-04:002010-08-04T13:10:43.716-04:00I'm with you, Will, and I always chamfer the e...I'm with you, Will, and I always chamfer the end of the tenon, too. I forgot to mention that. Although, I did also cut the tenon about 3/32" short to allow for glue squeeze out and room for the wedge to reach the bottom of the mortise without interference from a too-long tenon.<br /><br />I did not turn a new knob; I just packed the crack in this one with dark paste wax. ; )Kari Hultmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01224053263659415329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-45395521374232938792010-08-04T10:35:56.921-04:002010-08-04T10:35:56.921-04:00Not that it would have made a difference in this e...Not that it would have made a difference in this effort but I always chamfer the end of a dowel (or drawer pull) before installing it. That makes a pocket for excess glue.<br /><br />You didn't say, did you saw off the pull, re-drill and install another pull?willhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15590217997145761582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-31196562534939893682010-08-02T19:12:02.951-04:002010-08-02T19:12:02.951-04:00Dyami, sorry to hear that your jointer is still ou...Dyami, sorry to hear that your jointer is still out of whack. That's a bummer. :(<br /><br />Mdhills, thanks for the link. I like that guy's leg vise. :D<br />Lots of other good videos on that youtube page.<br /><br />Thanks, Vittorio. All I have to do is rub out the finish of this project and I can check it off my list. Finally! Glad you like the song. I see that the next commenter Kari Hultmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01224053263659415329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-40510047386021048292010-08-02T18:44:49.093-04:002010-08-02T18:44:49.093-04:00That song was "Somewhere Over the Rainbow&quo...That song was "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole. I was hoping she would say the artist's name in the voiceover. :-)<br /><br />So, I'm also wondering what's on your workshop itunes playlist.mdhillshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14500905452343628001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-42578580811766078042010-08-02T18:34:10.277-04:002010-08-02T18:34:10.277-04:00Workshops wonderful Kari, like a lady well have re...Workshops wonderful Kari, like a lady well have removed all the dust and put everything in order. When we see the dresser over? I like your tool cabinet and the songs of your videos, you must always write the song titles for us.<br />Tanke you<br />Ciao VittorioAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-50520853076526900252010-08-02T18:03:48.351-04:002010-08-02T18:03:48.351-04:00Thanks for the video. Wasn't entirely clear o...Thanks for the video. Wasn't entirely clear on how to determine the thickness/length of your wedge prior to tapping it in. I've got images of a partially-driven tenon that is locked in place, but where the wedge isn't fully seated. I always have to trim off excess when I'm working with (normal) wedged through-tenons.<br /><br />BTW, have you been catching the woodnet thread on mdhillshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14500905452343628001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-55329086959573538992010-08-02T17:15:48.532-04:002010-08-02T17:15:48.532-04:00Sorry I'm late to the party. Spent the weekend...Sorry I'm late to the party. Spent the weekend trying to kill my jointer. But enough about me. This is a great video and instruction. Thanks so much Kari. I know how much extra work went into it's production, and I for one appreciate it.Dyami Plotkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04048444158221648393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-43594521230413331242010-08-02T16:33:39.767-04:002010-08-02T16:33:39.767-04:00Liz, you can totally do this joint. This was my ve...Liz, you can totally do this joint. This was my very first fox-wedged tenon. It's easy. You can always do a couple practice pieces until you feel comfortable.<br />Thanks for the kudos. :o)Kari Hultmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01224053263659415329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-19258463702079096642010-08-02T16:16:17.114-04:002010-08-02T16:16:17.114-04:00Kari, this is a wonderful video! Graphics, camera ...Kari, this is a wonderful video! Graphics, camera work ... I'd love a voice like yours ... if you ever have plans to do a podcast series, I'll be your first subscriber.<br /><br />The fox wedging is cool, though I'd be scared to do it. I'd just rather make a through mortise and wedge where I could see it.LizPfnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-90063817498493234542010-08-01T10:01:22.034-04:002010-08-01T10:01:22.034-04:00TATJ, press-fitting is an interesting thought. I g...TATJ, press-fitting is an interesting thought. I guess the only thing you'd need to watch is that the clamping pressure is straight down, so that the knob is pushed in squarely. At least you would avoid the problem I had with cracking. Good idea!Kari Hultmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01224053263659415329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-48969570107360467702010-08-01T08:04:02.294-04:002010-08-01T08:04:02.294-04:00Just a follow-up thought...(after sleeping on it.)...Just a follow-up thought...(after sleeping on it.)<br /><br />How would press-fitting the knob work? <br /><br />By using a vice or a clamp the knob can be seated without chance of injury.The Apprentice and The Journeymanhttp://www.theapprenticeandthejourneyman.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-8459023857610937882010-07-31T23:46:24.026-04:002010-07-31T23:46:24.026-04:00Kari...Well done! The tutorial, the video, the joi...Kari...Well done! The tutorial, the video, the joinery, and the music is a joy to watch and to listen to. <br /><br />The knob could well be in place by 2105.<br /><br />You're raising the bar...keep it up.The Apprentice and The Journeymanhttp://www.theapprenticeandthejourneyman.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-42485376236645633492010-07-31T21:13:44.530-04:002010-07-31T21:13:44.530-04:00Dave, this makes for a super strong joint if you t...Dave, this makes for a super strong joint if you taper the inside of the mortise to match the flare of the tenon. (See illustration). The one I made works great for smaller joints. I have made larger joints on step stools with through-wedged tenons (same thing, only it's exposed), have not tapered the mortise, and the joint holds great.<br /><br />Larry, rest assured, you are not the only Kari Hultmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01224053263659415329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-75317196885619109392010-07-31T20:03:29.999-04:002010-07-31T20:03:29.999-04:00Great movie Kari! So, what is the significance of ...Great movie Kari! So, what is the significance of 1805? I've only done one fox wedge and didn't drill a hole. The chair rung didn't split; I got lucky.Joseph Pritchardnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-45429862122118455102010-07-31T15:16:42.693-04:002010-07-31T15:16:42.693-04:00Great tutorial, Kari. To bad that pesky knob crac...Great tutorial, Kari. To bad that pesky knob cracked. I thought that stuff only happened in my shop.<br /><br />Cheers --- LarryLarry Marshallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02211549672565037525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-12615152452422182152010-07-31T12:45:03.392-04:002010-07-31T12:45:03.392-04:00Hey Kari
Great video. Im wondering though, will ...Hey Kari<br /><br />Great video. Im wondering though, will this work for larger joints such as those used in table leg / furniture construction?<br /><br />BTW, will you be my partner in the next whack-a-mole competition? We could kick some serious arse!!<br /><br />Great stuff, I agree with Darnell I love your honesty.<br /><br />Dave BAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-79127335677421337462010-07-31T12:36:17.154-04:002010-07-31T12:36:17.154-04:00Thanks, Darnell. I'm not afraid to show my fre...Thanks, Darnell. I'm not afraid to show my frequent boo-boos. haha<br /><br />Eric, I actually did not dry-fit the joint. I just hoped that by checking the length of the wedge when it's seated in the tenon, and by making the wedge pretty thin, it would work out. That's the scary part about this joint--you only get one try. However, when you fit the wedge in the tenon, you can put it Kari Hultmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01224053263659415329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-5175180569510549172010-07-31T12:26:58.814-04:002010-07-31T12:26:58.814-04:00Did you flare the hole as well?Did you flare the hole as well?Jonathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11074557873522103314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-14435854950820462622010-07-31T12:19:21.735-04:002010-07-31T12:19:21.735-04:00Kari,
As usual for you, beautiful work. Question ...Kari,<br />As usual for you, beautiful work. Question regarding drilling a hole: I recall one of the ww mags doing some testing on the theory (that drilling a hole will keep it from splitting) and found that the hole was not necessary. Have you heard, or read, such?Alan Garnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11294971525931087232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-51972083108093896912010-07-31T12:13:20.920-04:002010-07-31T12:13:20.920-04:00Very cool concept,annoying wee split though...
Goo...Very cool concept,annoying wee split though...<br />Good to see you're no longer swithering on what to do next!<br />So,what next?Adrian Baird Ba Thanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16775382639945960826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-3320815723979217742010-07-31T11:45:16.975-04:002010-07-31T11:45:16.975-04:00Very nice video, Kari! Thanks for sharing that wit...Very nice video, Kari! Thanks for sharing that with us. I was thinking about using this when gluing my big ol' wooden screw to the new head I made. But I was worried about the wedge being too long and whatnot. I suppose I didn't think you'd be able to get the wedge all the way in on the dry fit - looks like I was wrong!<br /><br />Already did my screw head - so next time I'll giveErichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11253029161030329029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-88542064514414552332010-07-31T11:42:55.334-04:002010-07-31T11:42:55.334-04:00Awesome, Kari.
Your honesty rules.Awesome, Kari. <br /><br />Your honesty rules.Darnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15380475230584627713noreply@blogger.com