Create rock-solid mortise and tenon joints with just your hand drill and this Beadlock Kit. Patented system overlaps drill bit holes precisely to accept a special Beadlock loose tenon. Ribbed tenon design prevents racking and increases the amount of precious face-grain glue surface. The result is an extremely strong, totally concealed joint. Details: Beveled cutout in the drill plate allows you to precisely align the jig with your reference marks. Handles stock thicknesses of 3/4″ and up. Includes all necessary hardware for cutting 3/8″ joints.(Tenon stock sold separately.) Included shim set allows you to mortise a variety of stock thicknesses, as well as to offset your mortises. Mortises in curved and tapered parts are simple. For narrow material, rip the tenon stock down to fewer “beads.” It’s also ideal for reinforcing glass panel cabinet doors. Includes four .060″ shims, two .030″ shims, 3/8″ HSS Drill Bit and a molded plastic case with added space for the optiona (more…)