It was made primarily to make it easier to cut mortice and tenon joints on logs which can be a lot of work to layout and cut compared to a square edged timber.
Timber frame mortise and tenon jig.
Upper dust deflector with every system.
I designed the barn in two stories with a short lower frame filled with cordwood masonry.
Timber frame dovetail mortise tenon joint system.
I made the first version of this jig depicted in the video below when we were working on the timber frame for our goat and yak barn.
Cut dovetails even on compound angles and make stronger connections with ease.
How to cut a timber frame mortise tenon part 1.
The table was picked up for free because the original base had been ruined.
From furniture to buildings the mortise and tenon joint system is well known to woodworkers.
Cut a mortise and tenon in minutes.
Set scales for easy set up with every system.
Router locks onto the guide plate preventing kick back if you hit a knot.