# Floating tenon joint ## What is a Floating tenon joint? A floating tenon is a joint commonly done with a tool called a [domino machine](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/machinery-materials/equipment/power-tools/domino). It cuts elongated holes or mortises in the timber you plan on joining together and then you glue a pre-made domino (tenon) into the mortises when you assemble the joint. This type of joinery is quicker and easier than a [dowel joint](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/making/step-by-step/joining/dowel-joint) and it provides much more cross grained glue surface area. With the appropriate number and size of dominos you can create very strong joints in a short period of time. ![Figure 1. Domino Joint. Designer: Unknown](https://1044287416-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-M3JlcKYAsodrf6BU0RY%2F-M7B4j8jLuR3RQaaERjz%2F-M7BDISsIppHG9I8aEcr%2F168b98257d8510b583b1151851c0914f.png?alt=media\&token=963a07a7-ec8b-4cdd-8228-3a9e15792a4e) It can be used to align pieces of timber when glueing up a table top, for connecting legs to rails for basic furniture and for joining panels together for boxes, shelves and other items. ## What do I need to make it? The easiest method of making a floating tenon joint is by using the [Domino machine](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/machine-workshop/machinery-materials/equipment/power-tools/domino). This machine can cut mortises 4,5,6,8 and 10mm wide with depths up to 28mm and three different widths (depending on the cutter size). ## What steps do I take? Learn about the domino machine and domino joints in the video below. {% embed url="" %}