Wood: shave and fit tenon
Trimming a tenon Once the tenon is in the right rough shape, it’s time to start trimming. A chisel can be used to shave the cheeks of the tenon, both smooth and square. this usually results in lots of thin shavings of wood that curl in on themselves — elegant little spirals of pine or oak or ash. The goal is to creep up on a tight fit, paring away material like a razor removes stubble or a…














