Tusk Tenon

Detail: The tusk tenon features a tenon and a corresponding tusk, where the tusk slides into the mortise of the tenon to prevent lateral movement and to lock the separate pieces together. When disassembly is needed, simply remove the tusk to free the tenon, thus enabling the detachment of the components. This joinery is primarily utilized for the assembly and disassembly of major frame elements, such as the rails of a bed or the connection between table legs and their supports.

Process: To assemble a tusk tenon, one first constructs a straight tenon that protrudes through the head of the joint, followed by the creation of a mortise on the tenon's outer side to accommodate the tusk. Subsequently, the tusk is fashioned. The tenon is designed to be elongated to fit an angled, wedge-shaped mortise. This mortise placement guarantees a tight fit of the tenon shoulder against its mating piece when the tusk is slotted in. A simple tap on the wedge is all that's needed to disassemble the joint effortlessly.

Material: Hardwood: Phoebe zhennan (Nanmu), Pine Wood, Teak, etc.

Origin: Worldwide

Number of Parts: 3 pieces

Period: Warring States period (475 B.C. - 221 B.C.)

Detachability: Detachable

Automatable: Yes

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