One common joinery method used in wood working is the mortise and tenon. A mortise is basically ... The contraption’s frame is made from an old scaffolding stand and the slides are just pipes ...

One significant area of research has been the impact of gaps in traditional mortise-tenon joints, which are common in timber structures ... resistance of the wooden frame is significantly affected ...

Woodworkers have always been very clever about making strong and attractive joints — think of the strength of a mortise and tenon, or the artistry of a well-made dovetail. These joints have been ...