Do you have a “no shoes inside” rule at home? Or do you just try to avoid tracking debris in after messy yardwork? If so, this rustic bench will be a welcome addition to your house. If you’re not into ...

The “mortise” is the recess where the tenon goes. It can be cut by hand with a mallet and mortising chisel, or mechanically with a mortising machine and a hollow chisel bit. If you don’t have those ...