"W. Kirk Crawford" wrote in message
This is a great time to learn. There are many different ways to create a
mortise and tenon joint.

I'm sure I'm capable of learning, but in this case it's going to be a gift
for someone and I'm under a time constraint. I just don't have the time for
a little trial and error when I know I can put it together and have it
function and look well very quickly.