I normally make the mortise on the mortising machine and then use the table saw tenoning jig to match the mortise. But I made the tenons first last week and then the mortises. This process seemed to take much less time as I mortised just inside the pencil lines. What has been your experience?

Also, I broke the pin on the mortising machine that keeps the handle in position. I've been dropping 10 penny nails in there until they eventually break too. What/where would you recommend I find an insanely strong cotter pin to stick in there?

Thanks.

On 12/27/2017 3:13 PM, Michael wrote:
I normally make the mortise on the mortising machine and then use the table saw tenoning jig to match the mortise. But I made the tenons first last week and then the mortises. This process seemed to take much less time as I mortised just inside the pencil lines. What has been your experience?

Also, I broke the pin on the mortising machine that keeps the handle in position. I've been dropping 10 penny nails in there until they eventually break too. What/where would you recommend I find an insanely strong cotter pin to stick in there?

Thanks.


Mortice or tenon first? Whatever works for you. I've done it both
ways, with equally good (or bad) results.

Without a make, model or picture, I'd guess the broken part is a roll
pin (Google it). Measure carefully to get the hole diameter and length.
Any decent hardware store should have a pin that will work.

On 12/27/2017 2:13 PM, Michael wrote:
I normally make the mortise on the mortising machine and then use the table saw tenoning jig to match the mortise. But I made the tenons first last week and then the mortises. This process seemed to take much less time as I mortised just inside the pencil lines. What has been your experience?

Also, I broke the pin on the mortising machine that keeps the handle in position. I've been dropping 10 penny nails in there until they eventually break too. What/where would you recommend I find an insanely strong cotter pin to stick in there?

Thanks.


Mortises are first cut and tenons are cut to fit the mortise.

On Wed, 27 Dec 2017 15:34:34 -0600, Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet
wrote:

On 12/27/2017 2:13 PM, Michael wrote:
I normally make the mortise on the mortising machine and then use the table saw tenoning jig to match the mortise. But I made the tenons first last week and then the mortises. This process seemed to take much less time as I mortised just inside the pencil lines. What has been your experience?

Also, I broke the pin on the mortising machine that keeps the handle in position. I've been dropping 10 penny nails in there until they eventually break too. What/where would you recommend I find an insanely strong cotter pin to stick in there?

Thanks.


Mortises are first cut and tenons are cut to fit the mortise.

Leon, I thought you'd say "cut mortises, then insert dominoes." ;-)

On Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at 8:11:49 PM UTC-5, wrote:
On Wed, 27 Dec 2017 15:34:34 -0600, Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet
wrote:

On 12/27/2017 2:13 PM, Michael wrote:
I normally make the mortise on the mortising machine and then use the table saw tenoning jig to match the mortise. But I made the tenons first last week and then the mortises. This process seemed to take much less time as I mortised just inside the pencil lines. What has been your experience?

Also, I broke the pin on the mortising machine that keeps the handle in position. I've been dropping 10 penny nails in there until they eventually break too. What/where would you recommend I find an insanely strong cotter pin to stick in there?

Thanks.


Mortises are first cut and tenons are cut to fit the mortise.

Leon, I thought you'd say "cut mortises, then insert dominoes." ;-)

You beat me to it! :-)

On 12/27/2017 7:11 PM, wrote:
On Wed, 27 Dec 2017 15:34:34 -0600, Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet
wrote:

On 12/27/2017 2:13 PM, Michael wrote:
I normally make the mortise on the mortising machine and then use the table saw tenoning jig to match the mortise. But I made the tenons first last week and then the mortises. This process seemed to take much less time as I mortised just inside the pencil lines. What has been your experience?

Also, I broke the pin on the mortising machine that keeps the handle in position. I've been dropping 10 penny nails in there until they eventually break too. What/where would you recommend I find an insanely strong cotter pin to stick in there?

Thanks.


Mortises are first cut and tenons are cut to fit the mortise.

Leon, I thought you'd say "cut mortises, then insert dominoes." ;-)



Is that not mortises first and then tenons? Floating tenons. LOL

But seriously, it is much easier to cut a perfect tenon than a perfect
mortise, be it with a mortiser or by drill and chisel. Unless you have
a Domino mortiser.

On Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at 3:01:25 PM UTC-6, Larry Kraus wrote:
On 12/27/2017 3:13 PM, Michael wrote:
I normally make the mortise on the mortising machine and then use the table saw tenoning jig to match the mortise. But I made the tenons first last week and then the mortises. This process seemed to take much less time as I mortised just inside the pencil lines. What has been your experience?

Also, I broke the pin on the mortising machine that keeps the handle in position. I've been dropping 10 penny nails in there until they eventually break too. What/where would you recommend I find an insanely strong cotter pin to stick in there?

Thanks.


Mortice or tenon first? Whatever works for you. I've done it both
ways, with equally good (or bad) results.

Without a make, model or picture, I'd guess the broken part is a roll
pin (Google it). Measure carefully to get the hole diameter and length.
Any decent hardware store should have a pin that will work.

Thanks for the info! I went ahead and contacted Woodcraft about the Wood River mortiser. They immediately said they'd send a replacement free of charge. Good customer service.