Intermediate Method: Create Tenons on Rails

What happens here

Set the table saw blade to a 1/4-inch height. Use a dedicated sled or miter gauge with a stop block to make consistent, repeatable cuts. Make one pass on each side of the rail, then clean up the surface by moving the wood back and forth, to create the 1/4-inch deep tenons.

Goal: Use a table saw with a raised blade and a sled/miter gauge to cut tenons on both ends of the rails. Make multiple passes to achieve a clean 1/4-inch deep cut.