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Floating Tennon Joinery, using beadLOCK
The term "Floating Tennon" means the tennon is not physically part of either members of wood joined to gether - you cut 2 mortices, and the tennon fits in these - This can be done by hand, I thought i'd try out something very new here in the UK - the Beadlock.
Heres how its done....
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Many thanks to beadLOCK Here I will be demonstrating the beadlock set up in 3/4" mode, the model I am using also has 1/2" for bigger jobs. You get the beadlock jig, some shims, and 3/4 & 1/2" guides, and the beadlock tennon stock. |
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So here are the 2 bits of stock I wish to join, I have prepared them, and made sure all the custs are at 90 degrees, and jointed the edges for accuracy. |
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Butt them up together, and make a neat mark over the centre, like you would do when cutting biscuit slots. |
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The jig has a half moon slot, so offer it up to the timber, and align the straight bit with the index mark - this must be accurate. Clamp the jig firmly to the work piece, and hold it down to a bench, or even put it in the vice. You can see the guide block is currently set to position A - this is changed later. |
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I am using a 3/4" drill bit to make the mortise, its simple, just use the 3 holes in the guide block to guide you, I've also put a bit of tape on the drill bit to guide the depth. |
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I've moved the guide block to position B by loosening the screws, and sliding it over. Then tighten and drill the holes. The end hole will be blocked, as this isnt needed in position B. |
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I'm repeating the process on my other part of the wood. Remember: |
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Here you can see the tennon stock, and how we have formed a simple, but effective mortise using a hand drill, and the bead lock jig. |
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Now its time to work on the tennon, first thing i'm doing is checking the depth of each mortise -about 20 mm per mortise, so the tennon will need to be a little less than 40mm. |
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Cut the needed amount off like I am doing here, a small saw will do the job neatly. Remove any burs with some sandpaper for better results. |
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Apply glue to the tennon evenly, and I also have put it in the mortises. |
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Here we go, one clean, professional and strong looking joint. Clamp it until the glue dries, and your ready for some serious useage! Why not buy a beadlock
jig!!? |
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