How to Mark & Cut a Timber Frame Mortise with Line Rule

Twists and bends in timbers can make cutting a mortise using centerline layout seem a bit daunting, but it's not very difficult once you know how to correct for any bends and create a housing for your joinery. In this video, we're looking at laying out a centerline mortise, using a Hitachi chain mortiser, routing a housing, and tips for fitting a line rule mortise and tenon joint. This is a video that several commenters have asked for. I hope they enjoy it and find it helpful.