{"id":2322,"date":"2022-06-26T17:16:05","date_gmt":"2022-06-26T21:16:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/?p=2322"},"modified":"2022-06-26T17:16:05","modified_gmt":"2022-06-26T21:16:05","slug":"how-to-cut-a-mortise-by-hand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-cut-a-mortise-by-hand\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Cut a Mortise by Hand (Chisel)?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Learning how to cut a mortise using nothing but simple hand tools is easier than you might think. It’s also a hell of a lot cheaper than using routers or other power tools, and in my own experience, it\u2019s actually highly satisfying.<\/p>\n

While it might seem intimidating at first, cutting a mortise by hand is totally doable with just a chisel, mallet, and a few marking tools.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re cutting a mortise by hand for the first time, then I\u2019d suggest practicing on a piece of scrap wood before moving on to the real thing. It will probably take a couple of tries until you get the technique down pat, so it makes sense to sharpen your skill on something that can be tossed away if you screw up.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ll break down how to cut a mortise by hand using a chisel, and show the entire process in step-by-step detail.<\/p>\n

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