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- Page 1 LOG TENON CUTTER www.rusticwoodworking.com...
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Page 2: Important Safety Information
Rustic Woodworking, P. O. Box 532, Carlton, MN 55718 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of Sandy at Rustic Woodworking. www.rusticwoodworking.com... - Page 3 e-z LOG products E-Z 45° LOG TENON CUTTER The original E-Z 45° Log Tenon Cutter cuts a 45° tapered shoulder at the ends of logs and branches. The cutter arms are made from aluminum. The shaft, guide bar and adjustment bar are made from steel.
- Page 4 Flat, 90-degree tenons can be used on applications where you need to connect a log to a flat surface such as a wall, stair, table, chairs, or any flat wood like 4 x 4’s, square posts, etc. The 90-degree flat tenon will provide a larger gluing area, as not only can you glue the tenon, but glue...
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Page 5: Kit Includes
COMPLETE E-Z LOG KIT Everything protected and stored in a hard plastic padded case. Substantial savings over buying each tool separately. Please see our website for current pricing. KIT INCLUDES: 1) Shaft with Adjustment Bar ● ● (1) Set 45°Log Tenon Cutter Arms (includes two blades - one mounted and one spare) ●... - Page 6 E-Z LOG CLAMP THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED. You can easily build your own strap clamp out of a few pieces of scrap wood and a ratchet. Free plans are available on our website. www.rusticwoodworking.com A printed copy is included with every order! Build Your Own Clamp! www.rusticwoodworking.com...
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Page 7: Replacement Blades
REPLACEMENT BLADES The blades for both the 45° and 90° Log Tenon Cutters are made from steel. The steel is then hardened to provide a strong and durable blade. These blades retain their sharp edge for a long time, no matter what kind of wood you are cutting. - Page 8 mortise & tenon examples 45° Tenon & Mortise 90° Tenon 45° Tenon & Countersunk Mortise www.rusticwoodworking.com...
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Page 9: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS ● Both of the cutters, 45° and 90°, can easily be adjusted to cut approximately 1” diameter up to about 3” diameter tenons at the ends of logs and branches. ● Both the 45° and 90° cutters fit onto the same shaft. The shaft has a flat side on the drill-end to prevent slippage during use. -
Page 10: Getting Started
getting started We suggest that you use some scrap logs at first until you are sure that you have the tenon diameter set correctly. It may take a few tries. Use one scrap log to cut a tenon, and another to drill a mortise. After you have adjusted the tenon diameter so that it fits properly into the mortise you have drilled, save time the next time you need to cut... - Page 11 ADJUSTING TENON SIZE For both the E-Z 45° and 90°Cutters, you can adjust the tenon diameter from about 1" up to about 3" diameter. Although it is possible to cut a tenon under an inch in diameter, the tenon will not be as strong because of the pilot hole.
- Page 12 CUTTING TENONS For best results, use the highest powered 1/2" variable speed drill you have. We also recommend using a drill that has a side handle mounted to it for extra wrist support. Drill a mortise in a scrap log first so that you can test the tenon diameter and make any necessary adjustments before cutting more tenons.
- Page 13 matter, and in some circumstances you may need to do this for angled joints. It is easy to get off track when using the eye- ball method. Level out the log, and then use a level on your drill if necessary until the pilot hole is started.
- Page 14 CUTTING MORTISES You can use either a forstner or spade (flat) bit to drill mortises. I personally like using forstner bits because there is less tear-out and a flat bottom. If you are planning on countersinking the mortises later using the E-Z Log Sink, you will need either a 1.5”...
- Page 15 You want as much contact between the tenon and mortise as possible for gluing purposes and strength. To cut a mortise at an angle, place the bit straight onto the log at first, and then gradually tilt your drill to the angle you need. Here is where you will depend on the pencil mark you made for the angle.
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Page 16: Tips And Tricks
tips & TRICKS SET-UP BLOCKS If your project includes more than one sized tenon, you can save time by making set-up blocks. Just cut off a portion of a tenon that has been cut to the correct size to fit your mortise bit. -
Page 17: Rust Prevention
WOOD preparation & STORAGE Peel the bark off of the logs to speed up drying time. Leaving the bark on attracts beetles, ants, and other bugs. Do not store logs directly on the ground. Store in an open shed or canopy. If you must use a tarp, leave the sides open so to allow for adequate airflow. - Page 18 assembly help: If you do not have someone to help hold the logs together during assembly, consider using bungee cords. We purchased a roll of cording on eBay and cut it to specific lengths for our projects. When using bungee cords to help hold your project together, you can insert, remove, twist and reposition rails and posts without the entire project falling apart.
- Page 19 HOW TO FIX A LOSE TENON If your tenons loosen over time, or if you just cut the tenon too small, you can either add glue and clamp like regular chair tenon repair, or you can use a screw to spread the tenon to fit tighter into the mortise.
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Page 20: Money Back Guarantee
You MUST call or send an email prior to any returns. Copyright © 2015 Rustic Woodworking, P. O. Box 532, Carlton, MN 55718 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of Sandy Kronberger at Rustic Woodworking, Carlton, MN.
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