6 Week Joinery Challenge

Join in with the rest of the Makers Mob Community as we embark on the 2nd Annual Joinery Challenge together starting Feb 5, 2021. This course will require weekly participation as the The Samurai Carpenter teaches you [step-by-step] how to make 5 of his favorite joints, 1 per week. Once you have completed this portion of the challenge you will be given a final project challenge that will incorporate the skills you learned throughout the 6 Week Joinery Challenge and combine them into one practical project. You will have the opportunity to interact with The Samurai Carpenter and the rest of the Maker Mob Community each week in a private, Joinery Challenge Members Only, live hangout as we discuss the task specific to that week. This challenge is perfect for the anyone who is looking to grow in their hand tool skills, joinery knowledge and participate with the entire community as we learn and take on the challenge together. On top of all of this... there are some great prizes!!! Can you complete the 6 Week Joinery Challenge?

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The Weekly Challenges

02-02-2021

Intro/Prep Video

In this Introduction video you will learn everything you need to know to make sure you are prepared to start the 6 Week Joinery Challenge.
02-05-2021

Blind Mortise and Tenon

In this weeks joinery challenge we will be using 2x4 material to make a blind mortise and tenon. This joint will be locked together using a 3/8” dowel.
02-12-2021

Wedged Through Tenon

In this weeks joinery challenge we will be using 2x4 material to make a wedged through tenon. This joint is one of the most commonly used joints in my furniture designs.
02-19-2021

Blind Mortise and Tenon Miter Joint

In this weeks joinery challenge we will be using 2x4 material to make a blind mortise and tenon miter joint using a combination of hand tools and power tools.
02-26-2021

Tusk Tenon

In this weeks joinery challenge we will be using 2x4 material to make a tusk tenon. Again, this can be found in many of my designs and typically used to secure a rail to a post or leg.
03-05-2021

Castle Joint

In this weeks joinery challenge we will be using 2x4 and 1x4 material to a Castle Joint. This super solid joint is typically used to secure two perpendicular rails to the top of a post or leg.
03-12-2021

Recap and Final Challenge Project

The Final Challenge Project is an original Side Table Project designed by Jesse and includes wedged through tenon joinery, half lap joinery and blind mortise and tenon joinery learned in the challenge.