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Abridle joint is awoodworking joint, similar to amortise 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.[1] The distinguishing feature is that the tenon and the mortise are cut to the full width of the tenon member.
Thecorner bridle joint (also known as aslot 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 racking, although a mechanical fastener or pin is often required. The bridle joint is very popular inworkbench 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 theT-bridle, which joins the end of one member to the middle of another.[2] The tee bridle joint is very strong and good for joining 2 pieces together.
In traditionaltimber framing the bridle joint is commonly used to join the tops of principalrafters.
Corner bridles can be cut by the following methods:
