Mortise Basics: Marking, Chopping, Fitting

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Don't struggle with your mortises. Learn the simple, traditional methods that get results. More video and exclusive content: http://www.patreon.com/rexkrueger Videos and links below! (Scroll down) Peter Follansbee's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/MrFollansbee Peter's Mortising Technique: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyLA1PH1Aqo&t=512s Paul Seller's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/PaulSellersWoodwork Pauls' Mortise Technique: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBodzmUGtdw&t=901s Joshua Klein's Book: https://www.mortiseandtenonmag.com/products/joined-a-bench-guide-to-furniture-joinery-book (In which he discusses mortises). Crown Mortise Chisel (affiliate): https://amzn.to/3axkXOm (This is one of the only affordable mortise chisels currently in stock online. I cannot say how well it will last, although the quality appears to be fair for the price. If you can't find a 5/16 mortise chisel, a 3/8 is just as good. Pick one and forget about it.) Become a member of this channel! Get custom badges and emojis you can use during chats: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj4SLNED1DiNPHComZTCbzw/join Sign up for Fabrication First, my FREE newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gRhEVT Wood Work for Humans Tool List (affiliate): *Cutting* Gyokucho Ryoba Saw: https://amzn.to/2Z5Wmda Dewalt Panel Saw: https://amzn.to/2HJqGmO Suizan Dozuki Handsaw: https://amzn.to/3abRyXB (Winner of the affordable dovetail-saw shootout.) Spear and Jackson Tenon Saw: https://amzn.to/2zykhs6 (Needs tune-up to work well.) Crown Tenon Saw: https://amzn.to/3l89Dut (Works out of the box) Carving Knife: https://amzn.to/2DkbsnM Narex True Imperial Chisels: https://amzn.to/2EX4xls (My favorite affordable new chisels.) Blue-Handled Marples Chisels: https://amzn.to/2tVJARY (I use these to make the DIY specialty planes, but I also like them for general work.) *Sharpening* Honing Guide: https://amzn.to/2TaJEZM Norton Coarse/Fine Oil Stone: https://amzn.to/36seh2m Natural Arkansas Fine Oil Stone: https://amzn.to/3irDQmq Green buffing compound: https://amzn.to/2XuUBE2 *Marking and Measuring* Stockman Knife: https://amzn.to/2Pp4bWP (For marking and the built-in awl). Speed Square: https://amzn.to/3gSi6jK Stanley Marking Knife: https://amzn.to/2Ewrxo3 (Excellent, inexpensive marking knife.) Blue Kreg measuring jig: https://amzn.to/2QTnKYd Round-head Protractor: https://amzn.to/37fJ6oz *Drilling* Forstener Bits: https://amzn.to/3jpBgPl Spade Bits: https://amzn.to/2U5kvML *Work-Holding* Orange F Clamps: https://amzn.to/2u3tp4X Screw Clamp: https://amzn.to/3gCa5i8 Get my woodturning book: http://www.rexkrueger.com/book Follow me on Instagram: @rexkrueger