How is bridle joint made?

A bridle joint is a woodworking joint, similar to a mortise and tenon, in that a tenon is cut on the end of one member and a mortise is cut into the other to accept it. The corner bridle joint (also known as a slot mortise and tenon) joins two members at their respective ends, forming a corner.

How strong is a bridle joint?

Bridle joints are very similar to the mortise and tenon joint but the difference is in the size of the mortise and tenon. Because these joints still have a mortise and tenon they are still very strong and fairly attractive.

What’s the best way to make a bridle joint?

To remove the waste from the tenon component, use a radial arm saw or a sliding mitre saw. 1] Start by marking the position of the joint on the tenon member with a try square and a sharp pencil 2] Use the mortise member and the try square to mark the wood’s exact width on the tenon member

How to cut a rock solid T-bridle joint?

How to Cut a Rock-Solid T-Bridle Joint 1. Mark the width of the leg onto the rail for the bridle joint 2. Mark and cut the notch that makes this a bridle joint on the leg 4. Mark and cut the notch on the rail 5. Test the fit 6. Glue

What should be the width of a bridle joint?

You must now mark your tenon width which should be around 1/3rd the thickness of the timber. Check to see if the tenon matches the closest size chisel or mortising drill bit and if it doesn’t modify the lines to match the chisel or mortising drill bit.

What’s the best way to cut a T bridle?

Score the shoulders with a knife and make a V with a chisel, then saw with a backsaw. Alternatively, you can cut these using a miter gauge on the table saw, cleaning out the waste by moving from one side to another, as I did. Clean up any remaining blade marks by paring down to your gauge lines with a sharp chisel.