How I Turn Tenons on the Lathe &#8211

During the Lost Art Press Open Wire, a reader asked if I would post a video on how I turn tenons. I’m not a fancy turner, but I can make a respectable tenon. When I make a bunch of chair parts, this is how I prefer to do it.

Here are the tools shown in the video (because someone will ask. We are Never Sponsored.)

Crucible Engraved Center Square

Matthias Fenner Bird Cage Awl

Conover Lathe (now out of production)

Easy Wood Rougher

Easy Wood Finisher

Sorby Sizing Tool

Sorby 3/8” Bedan Parting Tool

— Christopher Schwarz

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