The corner bridle joint (also known as a slot mortise and tenon) joins two members at their respective ends, forming a corner. This form of the joint is commonly used to house a rail in uprights, such as legs. It provides good strength in compression and is fairly resistant to Stacking, although a mechanical fastener or pin is often required. The bridle joint is very popular in workbench construction.
Corner bridles are often used to join frame components when the frame is to be shaped. Material can be removed from the joined members after assembly without sacrificing joint integrity.
A variation of the bridle joint is the T-bridle, which joins the end of one member to the middle of another.[2]
This video is from the full How-To article at http://www.newwoodworker.com/basic/bridlejnt.html
the full story has lots of photos and details on this useful woodworking skill.
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This grouping of joints is stronger than the halving or housing joints because they have a larger gluing area, which gives similar appearance to the mortise and tenon joint, though in most circumstances would not have the same strength. Most of the waste removed with the saw.
What are the advantages of this type of joint?
Relatively strong Large gluing area. Decorative. Fairly quick and easy to make.What are the applications for this type of joint?
Used for fixing shelves to vertical panels in cabinets, bookcases, storage units and boxes, or for drawer fronts and frame construction.
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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.
The difference in the bridle joints mortise and tenon is in the length of the tenon and the depth of the mortise. The tenon on this joint is as long as the depth of the timber it is being inserted into and the mortise is cut the whole depth of the timber.This allows the two pieces to lock tightly and you can also see the end grain of the tenon unlike on the mortise and tenon joint which makes it a little less attractive.
Because of this woodwork joints increased interlocking area more adhesives can be applied which creates a joint that may be marginally stronger than a regular mortise and tenon joint although it isn't quite as aesthetically pleasing because the end grain of the tenon can be seen.
How to Make Bridle Joints
Types of Bridle Joints:
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Corner Bridle joint
Use: for lightweight frames, provided they are not subjected to sideways pressure, which tends to force bridle joints out of the square. The strength of the bridle can be improved if you insert two dowels through the side of the joint after the glue has set. |
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Tee bridle joint
Use: for intermediate supports for frames. Unlike the corner bridle, the tee bridle joint is not weak when subjected to sideways pressure and is similar in strength to the mortise and tenon joint. |
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