[havoc]

quick question. Im building a table with 3 inch legs, how deep should i make the mortise? i was thinking an inch? also should i pin them? i know these are simple questions but im new to this lol

 

[ryan50hrl]

Where's the mortise? Cross pieces into the legs? Into the top?

 

[havoc]

Where's the mortise? Cross pieces into the legs? Into the top?

Cross piece

 

[ryan50hrl]

I'd go 1.25-1.5 inches. I went 1.25 on my 2.75 inch legs....and the thing would have held together without glue.

 

[Manco247]

I typically go half the distance. Definatley glue it.

 

[ryan50hrl]

Oh glue it for sure...just saying right deep mortises are sturdy