Shipwrights at Work

DSCF6572 mortices (800×600)

By Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association | Published June 15, 2016 | Full size is 800 × 600 pixels

A mortice is a hole or recess cut into a part, designed to receive a corresponding projection (a tenon) on another part so as to join or lock the parts together.  Here you can see 5 mortices and the aftmost frame already in place.

DSCF6585 starboard frame ready to position, note tenon (800x600)

A mortice is a hole or recess cut into a part, designed to receive a corresponding projection (a tenon) on another part so as to join or lock the parts together. Here you can see 5 mortices and the aftmost frame already in place.

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