How to pronounce mortise and tenon

The pronunciation of tenon is sǔn, and the pronunciation of mortise and tenon is sǔnmǎo

1. Definition and Uses of Mortise and Tenon

Tenons and mortises are a traditional carpentry joining method used to join timber members together in order to make them stable and solid. A tenon is a projecting part and a mortise is a recessed part, which combine to form an interlocking joint. Mortise and tenon is widely used in construction, furniture, wooden crafts and other fields.

2. Classification and Characteristics of Mortise and Tenon

Mortise and tenon can be categorized according to its shape and use. Common mortise and tenon are straight tenon, mortise and tenon groove. Straight mortise and tenon is suitable for connecting straight members, mortise and tenon is suitable for connecting curved members, and mortise and tenon is suitable for connecting flat members. Tongue and groove is characterized by strong connection, structural stability, easy to install and dismantle, and can withstand large moments and shear forces.

3. The production process of mortise and tenon

The production of mortise and tenon needs to go through several processes. First, a suitable shape and size of mortise and tenon is designed according to the shape and size of the connecting members. Then, using woodworking tools such as saws, planes, and chisels, the mortise and tenon parts are cut out of the wood. Finally, the mortise and tenon are made to bite perfectly into the member through fine trimming and splicing.

4. Advantages and applications of mortise and tenon

The mortise and tenon joint has the following advantages: First, it is a solid connection, capable of withstanding large moments and shear forces; second, it is structurally stable, and not easy to loosen and deform; third, it is easy to assemble and disassemble, and easy to repair and replace; fourth, it is beautiful and generous, and it can add to the artistic sense of the wooden components. Tongue and groove is widely used in building structure, furniture making, wooden handicrafts and other fields.

5. Development and innovation of mortise and tenon

With the progress of science and technology and the improvement of craftsmanship, the mortise and tenon joints are also constantly developing and innovating. Modern mortise and tenon joints use machining and CNC technology to produce higher precision and stronger connections. At the same time, there are some new types of mortise and tenon joints, such as metal mortise and tenon, glued mortise and tenon, etc., which broaden the range of mortise and tenon applications.

6. Cultural significance and inheritance of mortise and tenon

The mortise and tenon, as an important part of the traditional Chinese carpentry skills, has a profound cultural significance. The mortise and tenon joints represent the wisdom and craftsmanship of ancient Chinese carpentry, and are an important embodiment of the traditional culture of the Chinese nation. In order to pass on and protect the mortise and tenon technique, some woodworking colleges and craft heritage organizations have opened training courses and workshops on mortise and tenon making to teach the skills and cultural connotations of mortise and tenon making.

The mortise and tenon is a traditional woodworking joint, which makes a timber member stable and firm through the occlusion of a protruding tenon and a recessed mortise and tenon. Mortise and tenon has the advantages of strong connection, stable structure, easy to install and dismantle, etc. It is widely used in the fields of construction, furniture, wooden handicrafts and so on. With the progress of science and technology, mortise and tenon joints are also in constant development and innovation.

Tenon and mortise, as an important part of traditional Chinese woodworking techniques, has a profound cultural significance and is being inherited and protected.