when to cut a tenon

[jbyrd24]

Just wondering when most of you cut a tenon. After or before
finishing. I've done it both ways.

Thanks

 

[ctEaglesc]

For me it depends if the bushings come with an extra spacer.
I prefer to cut the tenons and part off after finishing.

 

[DCBluesman]

Always cut your tenons after finishing. Finish will gather in corner of the tenon otherwise. If you are nervous that the tenon is unfinished, touch it up with a small paintbrush and lacquer.

 

[jbyrd24]

Thanks for the info.
That's the way I usually do it.[]

 

[Rifleman1776]

My drumbeat says to cut the tenon first. If you screw it up you haven't wasted time with all the rest of the work. Never thought I would be criticial of Lou's statements regarding finishing......but [] ...as I apply finish I just use my fingernail to make sure finish is on the tenon and the little corners are clean. Be sure to remove the tool rest when using fingers on a moving item.

 

[Ron in Drums PA]

I cut my tenons after sanding and before finishing.

 

[Thumbs]

I do the same, Ron. I've never had any problems with the finish build up, Lou. Course not many ever say how good my pens look either![] Frank, I agree no sense wasting extra effort and screwing up at the last minute. I do that often enough, I just don't want to do it intentionally, if you know what I mean.[B)]