Beadlock Jigs: Affordable, Rock-Solid Joinery

No one can argue with the strength and durability of traditional mortise and tenon joints. The drawback, however, is creating traditional mortise and tenon joinery by hand presents a considerable challenge and investment in time even for the most skilled woodworker.

A great alternative to traditional mortise and tenon joinery is loose tenon joinery, also known as floating tenon joinery. The Rockler Beadlock Pro Jig is one of the easiest and most affordable ways to form loose tenon joints. The Beadlock Pro Jig and a drill/driver produce a series of overlapping holes that lock together with Beadlock Tenon Stock . The result is not only a superior mechanical fit, but a joint with an impressive amount of glue-up surface area – all through a procedure that takes only a few minutes to master.

VIDEO: How to Make Floating Tenon Joints with the Beadlock Pro Jig

Since its introduction, the Rockler Beadlock Pro Jig joinery system has occupied a unique position as a fast, accurate, and at the same time affordable entry point to the high craft of mortise and tenon joinery. There simply has never been a more sensible way for a budget-conscious hobbyist or an "occasional" tenon maker to form this revered furniture joint.

Beadlock Joinery

The Beadlock® joinery system allows you to create joints with mortise and tenon strength without the need for large, expensive machinery. The flutes on the tenon stock increase the amount of precious glue surface and also prevent the joint from racking.

Beadlock Jig System

The Beadlock Pro Jig Kit includes a 3/8'' Beadlock® drill guide, 3/8'' drill bit, 3/8'' stop collar and a molded plastic case with added space for the optional Drill Guide Kits.

The Drill Guide Kits are also available in 1/4'' and 1/2'' sizes, each with a guide block, drill bit and stop collar.

This Beadlock Spacer Kit lets you center mortises on sturdy posts up to 4-1/8'' thick. It also lets you drill the mortise off center, perfect for mortising table legs to accept an apron rail, as one example. Includes one each of five different spacers: 1/16'', 1/8'', 1/4'', 1/2'' and 3/4''.

Beadlock Tenons

Beadlock Tenon Stock is specially designed for our Beadlock® Loose Tenon Joinery System. This tenon stock is available in three diameters and in precut lengths of 1-1/2", 2", 2-1/2". For those who prefer to cut their own, we still have one-foot lengths as well.

Download Free Project Plans You Can Make with Beadlock Tenons

Farm House Table (top left)
Magazine Rack (top center)
Media Cabinet (top right)
Plant Stand (bottom left)
Standing Desk (bottom center)
Step Stool (bottom right)

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