plane area at the base of a tenon
In woodworking, the flat shoulder surface where a tenon meets the main piece. Technical term used in joinery.
See also: ほぞ
Plane the tenon shoulder so it fits snugly.
abutting joint; joint with perpendicular grain
A joint where two pieces of wood meet with their grains at 90 degrees. Also called a cross-grain joint.
back saw; tenon saw; saw with a spine
Abbreviation of 胴付き鋸 (どうつきのこ). A saw with a rigid spine along the back, used for precise cuts like tenons.
See also: 胴付鋸 (どうつきのこ)
This part is joined with an abutting joint to increase strength.
For fine cuts, using a back saw lets you cut accurately.
Standard kanji spelling for this woodworking term.
Variant spelling without okurigana; less common but seen in technical contexts.
Compound of 胴 (どう, 'trunk, body') + 付き (つき, 'attached'). The term likely refers to the part where two pieces are attached or meet, as in a joint.