The mortise for this joint is made in the usual manner, the only requirements being that the mortise is run through the piece, and the tenon is cut 1/8in. shorter than the depth of the mortise or the width of the piece it is entering. The end of the tenon and the mortise is then covered with a piece of metal, fastened with screws as shown. The metal can be of any desired material and beveled on the edges. This makes a very good knockdown joint for mission furniture. - Contributed by H. R. Allen, Cheyenne, Wyoming.

Ill: Metal Covering and Holder for a Tenon and Mortise Joint on Mission Furniture