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getting started
We suggest that you use some scrap logs at first until you
are sure that you have the tenon diameter set correctly. It
may take a few tries. Use one scrap log to cut a tenon,
and another to drill a mortise.
After you have adjusted the tenon diameter so
that it fits properly into the mortise you have
drilled, save time the next time you need to cut
the same sized tenon by making a set-up block now. See
the Tips and Tricks section of this manual to find out how.
Keep in mind that new, green wood may shrink or split
while drying. You can avoid this by working with dry or
semi-dry logs. For small diameter “green” tenons, you may
be able to minimize shrinkage by gluing a 3/8” wooden
dowel into the pilot hole.
Tip
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