As [Richard Sewell] explains, a heat-staked joint is nothing more than the classic mortise-and-tenon made from plastic where the tenon stands proud of the joint face so it can be softened with heat.

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🧱🌿 I crafted a brick mold from wood, measuring 15x20 cm, using split logs, mortise and tenon joints, and stone chisels, lashed together with cane for durability. Mud and water were mixed to ...

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 ...