Veritas Power Tenon Cutters

Veritas Power Tenon Cutters cut smooth, perfect tenons with radiused shoulders (rounded transitions where the tenon meets the shoulder) for a clean fit and finished look. You can cut smooth, accurate tenons for round-stock joinery without a lathe, whether you’re building rustic furniture or fitting rails and posts in log home construction. Cutters are designed to run vibration- free driven by an electric drill yet still yield the same accuracy when used with a hand brace. The anodized body is balanced to eliminate vibration, and a built-in level makes in-line cutting more accurate.

For increased safety, the contoured back end of the blade helps reduce snagging on clothing or the workpiece during operation. The body has a built-in honing guide (a fixed guide that sets the sharpening angle) for easy sharpening of blades on a drill-press mounted drum sander. The blade is adjustable to cut the exact size of tenons required in both dry and green wood. All sizes have hex shanks (a six-sided shank that grips the drill chuck securely). The 1 inch tenon cutter is used in an electric drill with a 3/8 inch or larger chuck and cuts 2-3/4 inch long tenons. The 1- 1/2 and 2 inch tenon cutters, which require more torque to drive, are for use in larger electric drills with a 1/2 inch or larger chuck and cut 4-1/4 inch long tenons.

Warning: Not for use in a drill press.

Key Features of the Veritas Power Tenon Cutter

• Cuts smooth, accurate tenons with radiused shoulders for clean-fitting round-stock joints.
• Runs balanced in your drill so you get vibration-free cutting and steadier control.
• Built-in level to keep the cutter aligned for straighter, more consistent tenons.
• Adjustable blade to match the exact tenon diameter you need in dry or green wood.
• Cutters have a steel shank and high-carbon steel blade that stand up to repeat use.
• Contoured back end of the blade reduces snagging during operation.
• Sharpens quickly with the built-in honing guide when you use a drill-press mounted drum sander.

What Can You Build with a Veritas Power Tenon Cutter?

The 1 inch cutter size is a great fit for rustic furniture, including chairs, stools, small tables, and rail-and-stretcher assemblies where you want repeatable tenons on round stock.

The larger 1-1/2 inch and 2 inch cutter sizes are better for larger structural connections in log and timber projects, including bed frame to post joinery, fence rail to post connections, and other round-stock joinery where you need more bearing surface. If a project calls for mechanical fastening instead of (or in addition to) tenons, consider using Log Boss Log & Timber Fasteners or SPAX PowerLag Log & Timber Fasteners as an alternative structural connection method.

When you’re ready to choose the right cutter and companion tools, shop our selection of log home maintenance and restoration products.

To prep or shape round stock before joinery, consider the Log Wizard Debarker/Notcher/Planer.

For cleanup and shaping around tenon work, Kutzall Extreme Shaping Discs can help you refine the fit and finish.

For users cutting larger posts or beams before you fit joinery, the Prazi 12” Beam Cutter is another tool worth a look.

If you’re rounding out your kit, you can also browse our wood saws and attachments.

Visit Log Home Resource Center to shop tools and supplies for log home maintenance and restoration.