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			=====Description=====
	[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bridle_joint '''Bridle Joints'''] are a general framing joint. They have twice the gluing area of a '''[[Halving Joint]]''' and are therefore stronger.		[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bridle_joint '''Bridle Joints'''] are a general framing joint. They have twice the gluing area of a '''[[Halving Joint]]''' and are therefore stronger.

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	=====Marking Out=====		=====Marking Out=====
	[[File:BridleJointMarkingOut.png\|750px\|center]]		[[File:BridleJointMarkingOut.png\|750px\|center]]
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	* '''Mitred Corner Bridle''' joints are used where a joint stronger than a '''[[Halving Joint\|Mitred Halving Joint]]''' is required and where a '''moulding''', '''groove''' or '''rebate''' runs round the corner ''(e.g. mirror frames)''. Either one or both sides of the ''socket'' may be ''mitred'' as required.		* '''Mitred Corner Bridle''' joints are used where a joint stronger than a '''[[Halving Joint\|Mitred Halving Joint]]''' is required and where a '''moulding''', '''groove''' or '''rebate''' runs round the corner ''(e.g. mirror frames)''. Either one or both sides of the ''socket'' may be ''mitred'' as required.
	* '''Dovetailed Bridle''' joints can be used where there is some tendency for the joint to be pulled apart in one direction.		* '''Dovetailed Bridle''' joints can be used where there is some tendency for the joint to be pulled apart in one direction.


			{{Wood Joints Buyers Guide}}


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	=====Removing Waste from Tee Bridle 'Pins'=====		=====Removing Waste from Tee Bridle 'Pins'=====
	[[File:BridleJointChisellingWaste.png \|400px\|right]]		[[File:BridleJointChisellingWaste.png \|400px\|right]]
	* Hold the work firmly in a '''[[Carpenters Vice]]''', grip a chisel with one hand and taking a '''[[Mallets\|Mallet]]''' in the other hand, gently tap in an upwards direction to remove the waste to half way across.		* Hold the work firmly in a '''[[Carpenters Vice]]''', grip a chisel with one hand and taking a '''[[:Category:Mallets\|Mallet]]''' in the other hand, gently tap in an upwards direction to remove the waste to half way across.
	* Reverse the work-piece in the '''[[Carpenters Vice]]''' and repeat from the other side to complete waste removal.		* Reverse the work-piece in the '''[[Carpenters Vice]]''' and repeat from the other side to complete waste removal.
	* To complete both ''pins'' and ''tenons'' of all '''Bridle Joints''', some careful '''[[Paring]]''' with a sharp '''[[Chisels\|Chisel]]''' can be used to ensure all sides of the joint are levelled down to the gauge lines.		* To complete both ''pins'' and ''tenons'' of all '''Bridle Joints''', some careful '''[[Paring]]''' with a sharp '''[[Chisels\|Chisel]]''' can be used to ensure all sides of the joint are levelled down to the gauge lines.

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	=====Marking Out=====		=====Marking Out=====
			[[File:BridleJointMarkingOut.png\|750px]]
	* The joining pieces are prepared as normal and marked with '''[[Face Side and Face Edge]]''' marks.		* The joining pieces are prepared as normal and marked with '''[[Face Side and Face Edge]]''' marks.
	* The joint positions are marked out using a Pencil and '''[[Try Square]]'''.		* The joint positions are marked out using a Pencil and '''[[Try Square]]'''.
	* The pins of a '''[[Gauges\|Mortise Gauge]]''' are set to one third the thickness of timber and the '''[[Gauges\|Gauge Stock]]''' adjusted to scribe the double lines down the centre of the timber thickness.		* The pins of a '''[[Gauges\|Mortise Gauge]]''' are set to one third the thickness of timber and the '''[[Gauges\|Gauge Stock]]''' adjusted to scribe the double lines down the centre of the timber thickness.
	* A '''[[Marking Knife]]''' is used with a '''[[Try Square]]''' to scribe an incised line along where the shoulders are to be cut.		* A '''[[Marking Knife]]''' is used with a '''[[Try Square]]''' to scribe an incised line along where the shoulders are to be cut.
	~~[[File:BridleJointMarkingOut.png\|700px\|right]]~~


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	=====Types of Bridle Joint=====		=====Types of Bridle Joint=====
	~~[[File: BridleJointVariations.png\|300px\|right]]~~
	'''Bridle Joints''' can be used as a general, joining method for any ''corner angle'' or ''Tee'' type of frame joint configuration.		'''Bridle Joints''' can be used as a general, joining method for any ''corner angle'' or ''Tee'' type of frame joint configuration.
			[[File: BridleJointVariations.png\|750px\|right]]
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	* '''Corner Bridle''' joints can be used as a simpler substitute for a '''[[Mortise and Tenon Joint\|Haunched Mortise and Tenon Joint]]''', especially where the frame is to be skinned or covered ''(e.g. frames for loose, padded chair seats)''.		* '''Corner Bridle''' joints can be used as a simpler substitute for a '''[[Mortise and Tenon Joint\|Haunched Mortise and Tenon Joint]]''', especially where the frame is to be skinned or covered ''(e.g. frames for loose, padded chair seats)''.
	* '''Tee Bridle''' joints can be used as a simpler alternative to a '''[[Mortise and Tenon Joint]]''' but where a joint stronger than a '''[[Halving Joint]]''' is required.		* '''Tee Bridle''' joints can be used as a simpler alternative to a '''[[Mortise and Tenon Joint]]''' but where a joint stronger than a '''[[Halving Joint]]''' is required.
	* '''Mitred Corner Bridle''' joints are used where a joint stronger than a '''[[Halving Joint\|Mitred Halving Joint]]''' is required and where a '''moulding''', '''groove''' or '''rebate''' runs round the corner ''(e.g. mirror frames)''. Either one or both sides of the ''socket'' may be ''mitred'' as required.		* '''Mitred Corner Bridle''' joints are used where a joint stronger than a '''[[Halving Joint\|Mitred Halving Joint]]''' is required and where a '''moulding''', '''groove''' or '''rebate''' runs round the corner ''(e.g. mirror frames)''. Either one or both sides of the ''socket'' may be ''mitred'' as required.
			* '''Dovetailed Bridle''' joints can be used where there is some tendency for the joint to be pulled apart in one direction.


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	* The joining pieces are prepared as normal and marked with '''[[Face Side and Face Edge]]''' marks.		* The joining pieces are prepared as normal and marked with '''[[Face Side and Face Edge]]''' marks.
	* The joint positions are marked out using a Pencil and '''[[Try Square]]'''.		* The joint positions are marked out using a Pencil and '''[[Try Square]]'''.
	* The pins of a '''[[Gauges\|Mortise Gauge]]''' is set to one third the thickness of timber and the '''[[Gauges\|Gauge Stock]]''' adjusted to scribe the double lines down the centre of the timber thickness.		* The pins of a '''[[Gauges\|Mortise Gauge]]''' are set to one third the thickness of timber and the '''[[Gauges\|Gauge Stock]]''' adjusted to scribe the double lines down the centre of the timber thickness.
	* A '''[[Marking Knife]]''' is used with a '''[[Try Square]]''' to scribe an incised line along where the shoulders are to be cut.		* A '''[[Marking Knife]]''' is used with a '''[[Try Square]]''' to scribe an incised line along where the shoulders are to be cut.
	[[File:BridleJointMarkingOut.png\|700px\|right]]		[[File:BridleJointMarkingOut.png\|700px\|right]]

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[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bridle_joint '''Bridle Joints'''] are a general framing joint. They have twice the gluing area of a '''[[Halving Joint]]''' and are therefore stronger.

They are similar to a '''[[Mortise and Tenon Joint]]''' except the ''tenon'' or ''pin'' and ''slot'' or ''socket'' extend across the full width of the timber. The ''pins'' and ''sockets'' are normally one third the thickness of the timber.

Ther ar two configurations of a '''Bridle Joint''' : the '''Corner Bridle''' and the '''Tee Bridle'''. The '''Corner Bridle''' can have one or both of its faces mitered and the '''Tee Bridle''' can be ''stopped'' if it is necessary to hide the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wood_grain '''End Grain'''].

[[File:BridleJoints.png|400px|right]]
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=====Marking Out=====
* The joining pieces are prepared as normal and marked with '''[[Face Side and Face Edge]]''' marks.
* The joint positions are marked out using a Pencil and '''[[Try Square]]'''.
* The pins of a '''[[Gauges|Mortise Gauge]]''' is set to one third the thickness of timber and the '''[[Gauges|Gauge Stock]]''' adjusted to scribe the double lines down the centre of the timber thickness.
* A '''[[Marking Knife]]''' is used with a '''[[Try Square]]''' to scribe an incised line along where the shoulders are to be cut.
[[File:BridleJointMarkingOut.png|700px|right]]

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=====Sawing the Shoulders=====
[[File:BridleJointSawingShoulders.png|400px|right]]
* '''[[Paring|Pare]]''' with a '''[[Chisels|Chisel]]''' to cut a shallow 'Vee' groove across the line of the shoulders to guide the saw.
* If needed, on wider boards for example, a piece of scrap timber can be clamped along the line to be cut to guide the saw ''(see '''[[Corner Lap Joint]]''')''.
* Saw all shoulders down to the gauge lines using a '''[[Tenon Saw]]'''.
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<span style="color: green">'''Note:'''
Turn the work piece round in the vice to ensure it is the waste which is always on the 'blind side' of the saw.
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=====Removing Waste from Tee Bridle 'Pins'=====
[[File:BridleJointChisellingWaste.png |400px|right]]
* Hold the work firmly in a '''[[Carpenters Vice]]''', grip a chisel with one hand and taking a '''[[Mallets|Mallet]]''' in the other hand, gently tap in an upwards direction to remove the waste to half way across.
* Reverse the work-piece in the '''[[Carpenters Vice]]''' and repeat from the other side to complete waste removal.
* To complete both ''pins'' and ''tenons'' of all '''Bridle Joints''', some careful '''[[Paring]]''' with a sharp '''[[Chisels|Chisel]]''' can be used to ensure all sides of the joint are levelled down to the gauge lines.

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=====Cutting Corner Bridle 'Tenons'=====
* The sides ''(or cheeks)'' of the ''tenons'' of a '''Corner Bridle Joint''' can be cut with a '''[[Tenon Saw]]'''.
* Arrange the work-piece in the '''[[Carpenters Vice]]''' at an angle with the waste on the ''blind side'' of the saw.
* Using a '''[[Tenon Saw]]''' carefully saw along the gauge lines along the side and across the end.
* Reverse the angle and saw position carefully to saw along the gauge lines along the other side and once again across the end.
* Arrange the work vertically in the '''[[Carpenters Vice]]''' and continue the cut down to the ''shoulders'', using the previous angled cuts to guide the blade - and always with the waste on the ''blind side'' of the saw.
File:HalvingJointSawingCheek.png|700px|right]]
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<span style="color: green">'''Note:'''
The sides ''(or cheeks)'' of '''Corner Bridle Joint''' ''tenons'' can also be cut down to the ''shoulders'' using a '''[[Bandsaw]]'''.
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=====Cutting Bridle Joint 'Sockets'=====
[[File:BridleJointCuttingSockets.png|400px|right]]
''Sockets'' are required for both '''Tee Bridle Joints''' and '''Corner Bridle Joints''' and there are several way to cut them:
# Drilling and Sawing
** Drill down the end of the ''socket'' - use a drill diamater slightly less than the finished width ''(to allow for cleaning up by '''[[Paring]]''' after)''.
** Use a '''[[Tenon Saw]''' to saw down the drilled hole ''(as described for sawing the 'tenon' 'cheeks')''.
** Or use a '''[[Bandsaw]]''' to saw down to the drilled hole.
# Hollow Chisel Mortiser
** Cut down the end of the ''socket'' using a '''[[Mortiser|Hollow Chisel Mortiser]]''' of a size equal to the width of the ''socket''.
** Or, with repeated cuts of the '''[[Mortiser]]''' work along the ''socket'' to remove all waste.
# Using a '''[[Chisels|Mortise Chisel]]'''
** The waste from the ''socket'' can also be removed using the same technique as used for cutting a '''Mortise''' in a '''Mortise and Tenon Joint]]'''.

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=====Using a Router=====
[[File:BridleJointRouterUse.png|300px|right]]
With the work-piece securely held a '''[[Router]]''' can be used to cut '''Bridle Joint Joint''' ''tenons'' or ''pins'' from the beginning. If required, additional pieces of equal thickness timber can be used to balance it and guides, '''[[Jig|Jigs]]''' or fences set up to obviate the need for some marking out.

It is possible also to clamp several work-pieces together to cut multiple ''tenons'' or ''pins'' in a single cut ''(but take care to ensure the depth of the 'shoulder' and the thickness of the 'cheek' is always gauged from the '''[[Face Side and Face Edge|Face Side]]''')''

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<span style="color: red">'''Safety Point!'''
All high-speed woodcutting machinery is dangerous. '''[[Router|Routers]]''' and '''[[Bandsaw|Bandsaws]]''' must only be used by trained adults or trainees under direct supervision by specifically trained staff.
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=====Types of Bridle Joint=====
[[File:BridleJointConfigurations.png|700px|right]]
'''Bridle Joints''' can be used as a general, joining method for any ''corner angle'' or ''Tee'' types of frame joint configuration.
* '''Corner Bridle'''joints can be used as a simpler to make substitute for a '''[[Mortise and Tenon Joint|Haunched Mortise and Tenoin Joint]]''' especially where the frame is to be skinned or covered ''(e.g. frames for loose, padded chair seats)''.
* '''Tee Bridle''' joints can be used as a simpler alternative to a '''[[Mortise and Tenon Joint]]''' but where a joint stronger than a '''[[Halving Joint]]''' is required.
* '''Mitred Corner Bridle'' joints are used where a joint stronger than a '''[[Halving Joint|Mitred Halving Joint]]''' is required and where a '''moulding''', '''groove''' or '''rebate''' runs round the corner ''(e.g. mirror frames)''. Either one or both sides of the ''socket'' may be ''mitred'' as required.

[[Category:Wood Joints]]

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	=====Marking Out=====		=====Marking Out=====
	[[File:BridleJointMarkingOut.png\|750px]]		[[File:BridleJointMarkingOut.png\|750px\|center]]
	* The joining pieces are prepared as normal and marked with '''[[Face Side and Face Edge]]''' marks.		* The joining pieces are prepared as normal and marked with '''[[Face Side and Face Edge]]''' marks.
	* The joint positions are marked out using a Pencil and '''[[Try Square]]'''.		* The joint positions are marked out using a Pencil and '''[[Try Square]]'''.
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	* Reverse the angle and saw position carefully to saw along the gauge lines along the other side and once again across the end.		* Reverse the angle and saw position carefully to saw along the gauge lines along the other side and once again across the end.
	* Arrange the work vertically in the '''[[Carpenters Vice]]''' and continue the cut down to the ''shoulders'', using the previous angled cuts to guide the blade - and always with the waste on the ''blind side'' of the saw.		* Arrange the work vertically in the '''[[Carpenters Vice]]''' and continue the cut down to the ''shoulders'', using the previous angled cuts to guide the blade - and always with the waste on the ''blind side'' of the saw.
	[[File:HalvingJointSawingCheek.png\|700px\|~~right~~]]		[[File:HalvingJointSawingCheek.png\|700px\|center]]
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	<span style="color: green">'''Note:'''		<span style="color: green">'''Note:'''
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	=====Types of Bridle Joint=====		=====Types of Bridle Joint=====
	'''Bridle Joints''' can be used as a general, joining method for any ''corner angle'' or ''Tee'' type of frame joint configuration.		'''Bridle Joints''' can be used as a general, joining method for any ''corner angle'' or ''Tee'' type of frame joint configuration.
	[[File: BridleJointVariations.png\|750px\|~~right~~]]		[[File: BridleJointVariations.png\|750px\|center]]
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	* '''Corner Bridle''' joints can be used as a simpler substitute for a '''[[Mortise and Tenon Joint\|Haunched Mortise and Tenon Joint]]''', especially where the frame is to be skinned or covered ''(e.g. frames for loose, padded chair seats)''.		* '''Corner Bridle''' joints can be used as a simpler substitute for a '''[[Mortise and Tenon Joint\|Haunched Mortise and Tenon Joint]]''', especially where the frame is to be skinned or covered ''(e.g. frames for loose, padded chair seats)''.

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	~~Ther~~ are two configurations of a '''Bridle Joint''' : the '''Corner Bridle''' and the '''Tee Bridle'''. The '''Corner Bridle''' can have one or both of its faces ~~mitered~~ and the '''Tee Bridle''' can be ''stopped'' if it is necessary to hide the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wood_grain '''End Grain'''].		There are two configurations of a '''Bridle Joint''' : the '''Corner Bridle''' and the '''Tee Bridle'''. The '''Corner Bridle''' can have one or both of its faces mitred and the '''Tee Bridle''' can be ''stopped'' if it is necessary to hide the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wood_grain '''End Grain'''].


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	''Sockets'' are required for both '''Tee Bridle Joints''' and '''Corner Bridle Joints''' and there are several ways to cut them:		''Sockets'' are required for both '''Tee Bridle Joints''' and '''Corner Bridle Joints''' and there are several ways to cut them:
	* Drilling and Sawing		* Drilling and Sawing
	** Drill down the end of the ''socket'' - use a drill ~~diamater~~ slightly less than the finished width ''(to allow for cleaning up by '''[[Paring]]''' after)''.		** Drill down the end of the ''socket'' - use a drill diameter slightly less than the finished width ''(to allow for cleaning up by '''[[Paring]]''' after)''.
	** Use a '''[[Tenon Saw]]''' to saw down the drilled hole ''(as described for sawing the 'tenon' 'cheeks')''.		** Use a '''[[Tenon Saw]]''' to saw down to the drilled hole ''(as described for sawing the 'tenon' 'cheeks')''.
	** Or use a '''[[Bandsaw]]''' to saw down to the drilled hole.		** Or use a '''[[Bandsaw]]''' to saw down to the drilled hole.
	* Hollow Chisel Mortiser		* Hollow Chisel Mortiser
	** Cut down the end of the ''socket'' using a '''[[Mortiser\|Hollow Chisel Mortiser]]''' of a size equal to the width of the ''socket''.		** Cut down the end of the ''socket'' using a '''[[Mortiser\|Hollow Chisel Mortiser]]''' of a size equal to the width of the ''socket'' and saw down to it.
	** Or, with repeated cuts of the '''[[Mortiser]]''' work along the ''socket'' to remove all waste.		** Or, with repeated cuts of the '''[[Mortiser]]''' work along the entire ''socket'' to remove all waste.
	* Using a '''[[Chisels\|Mortise Chisel]]'''		* Using a '''[[Chisels\|Mortise Chisel]]'''
	** The waste from the ''socket'' can also be removed using the same technique as used for cutting a '''Mortise''' in a '''[[Mortise and Tenon Joint]]'''.		** The waste from the ''socket'' can also be removed using the same technique as used for cutting a '''Mortise''' in a '''[[Mortise and Tenon Joint]]'''.
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	=====Using a Router=====		=====Using a Router=====
	[[File:BridleJointRouterUse.png\|300px\|right]]		[[File:BridleJointRouterUse.png\|300px\|right]]
	With the work-piece securely held a '''[[Router]]''' can be used to cut '''Bridle Joint''' ''tenons'' or ''pins'' from the beginning. If required, additional pieces of equal thickness timber can be used to balance it and guides, '''[[Jig\|Jigs]]''' or fences set up to obviate the need for some marking out.		With the work-piece securely held, a '''[[Router]]''' can be used to cut '''Bridle Joint''' ''tenons'' or ''pins'' from the beginning. If required, additional pieces of equal thickness timber can be used to balance it and guides, '''[[Jig\|Jigs]]''' or fences set up to obviate the need for some marking out.


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	=====Types of Bridle Joint=====		=====Types of Bridle Joint=====
	[[File: BridleJointVariations.png\|300px\|right]]		[[File: BridleJointVariations.png\|300px\|right]]
	'''Bridle Joints''' can be used as a general, joining method for any ''corner angle'' or ''Tee'' ~~types~~ of frame joint configuration.		'''Bridle Joints''' can be used as a general, joining method for any ''corner angle'' or ''Tee'' type of frame joint configuration.
	* '''Corner Bridle''' joints can be used as a simpler ~~to make~~ substitute for a '''[[Mortise and Tenon Joint\|Haunched Mortise and Tenon Joint]]''' especially where the frame is to be skinned or covered ''(e.g. frames for loose, padded chair seats)''.		* '''Corner Bridle''' joints can be used as a simpler substitute for a '''[[Mortise and Tenon Joint\|Haunched Mortise and Tenon Joint]]''', especially where the frame is to be skinned or covered ''(e.g. frames for loose, padded chair seats)''.
	* '''Tee Bridle''' joints can be used as a simpler alternative to a '''[[Mortise and Tenon Joint]]''' but where a joint stronger than a '''[[Halving Joint]]''' is required.		* '''Tee Bridle''' joints can be used as a simpler alternative to a '''[[Mortise and Tenon Joint]]''' but where a joint stronger than a '''[[Halving Joint]]''' is required.
	* '''Mitred Corner Bridle''' joints are used where a joint stronger than a '''[[Halving Joint\|Mitred Halving Joint]]''' is required and where a '''moulding''', '''groove''' or '''rebate''' runs round the corner ''(e.g. mirror frames)''. Either one or both sides of the ''socket'' may be ''mitred'' as required.		* '''Mitred Corner Bridle''' joints are used where a joint stronger than a '''[[Halving Joint\|Mitred Halving Joint]]''' is required and where a '''moulding''', '''groove''' or '''rebate''' runs round the corner ''(e.g. mirror frames)''. Either one or both sides of the ''socket'' may be ''mitred'' as required.

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	Ther ar two configurations of a '''Bridle Joint''' : the '''Corner Bridle''' and the '''Tee Bridle'''. The '''Corner Bridle''' can have one or both of its faces mitered and the '''Tee Bridle''' can be ''stopped'' if it is necessary to hide the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wood_grain '''End Grain'''].		Ther are two configurations of a '''Bridle Joint''' : the '''Corner Bridle''' and the '''Tee Bridle'''. The '''Corner Bridle''' can have one or both of its faces mitered and the '''Tee Bridle''' can be ''stopped'' if it is necessary to hide the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wood_grain '''End Grain'''].


	[[File:BridleJoints.png\|~~400px~~\|right]]		[[File:BridleJoints.png\|500px\|right]]
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	* Reverse the angle and saw position carefully to saw along the gauge lines along the other side and once again across the end.		* Reverse the angle and saw position carefully to saw along the gauge lines along the other side and once again across the end.
	* Arrange the work vertically in the '''[[Carpenters Vice]]''' and continue the cut down to the ''shoulders'', using the previous angled cuts to guide the blade - and always with the waste on the ''blind side'' of the saw.		* Arrange the work vertically in the '''[[Carpenters Vice]]''' and continue the cut down to the ''shoulders'', using the previous angled cuts to guide the blade - and always with the waste on the ''blind side'' of the saw.
	File:HalvingJointSawingCheek.png\|700px\|right]]		[[File:HalvingJointSawingCheek.png\|700px\|right]]
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	<span style="color: green">'''Note:'''		<span style="color: green">'''Note:'''
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	=====Cutting Bridle Joint 'Sockets'=====		=====Cutting Bridle Joint 'Sockets'=====
	[[File:~~BridleJointCuttingSockets~~.png\|~~400px~~\|right]]		[[File:BridleJointMortising.png\|300px\|right]]
	''Sockets'' are required for both '''Tee Bridle Joints''' and '''Corner Bridle Joints''' and there are several ~~way~~ to cut them:		''Sockets'' are required for both '''Tee Bridle Joints''' and '''Corner Bridle Joints''' and there are several ways to cut them:
	# Drilling and Sawing		* Drilling and Sawing
	** Drill down the end of the ''socket'' - use a drill diamater slightly less than the finished width ''(to allow for cleaning up by '''[[Paring]]''' after)''.		** Drill down the end of the ''socket'' - use a drill diamater slightly less than the finished width ''(to allow for cleaning up by '''[[Paring]]''' after)''.
	** Use a '''[[Tenon Saw]''' to saw down the drilled hole ''(as described for sawing the 'tenon' 'cheeks')''.		** Use a '''[[Tenon Saw]]''' to saw down the drilled hole ''(as described for sawing the 'tenon' 'cheeks')''.
	** Or use a '''[[Bandsaw]]''' to saw down to the drilled hole.		** Or use a '''[[Bandsaw]]''' to saw down to the drilled hole.
	# Hollow Chisel Mortiser		* Hollow Chisel Mortiser
	** Cut down the end of the ''socket'' using a '''[[Mortiser\|Hollow Chisel Mortiser]]''' of a size equal to the width of the ''socket''.		** Cut down the end of the ''socket'' using a '''[[Mortiser\|Hollow Chisel Mortiser]]''' of a size equal to the width of the ''socket''.
	** Or, with repeated cuts of the '''[[Mortiser]]''' work along the ''socket'' to remove all waste.		** Or, with repeated cuts of the '''[[Mortiser]]''' work along the ''socket'' to remove all waste.
	# Using a '''[[Chisels\|Mortise Chisel]]'''		* Using a '''[[Chisels\|Mortise Chisel]]'''
	** The waste from the ''socket'' can also be removed using the same technique as used for cutting a '''Mortise''' in a '''Mortise and Tenon Joint]]'''.		** The waste from the ''socket'' can also be removed using the same technique as used for cutting a '''Mortise''' in a '''[[Mortise and Tenon Joint]]'''.


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	=====Using a Router=====		=====Using a Router=====
	[[File:BridleJointRouterUse.png\|300px\|right]]		[[File:BridleJointRouterUse.png\|300px\|right]]
	With the work-piece securely held a '''[[Router]]''' can be used to cut '''Bridle ~~Joint~~ Joint''' ''tenons'' or ''pins'' from the beginning. If required, additional pieces of equal thickness timber can be used to balance it and guides, '''[[Jig\|Jigs]]''' or fences set up to obviate the need for some marking out.		With the work-piece securely held a '''[[Router]]''' can be used to cut '''Bridle Joint''' ''tenons'' or ''pins'' from the beginning. If required, additional pieces of equal thickness timber can be used to balance it and guides, '''[[Jig\|Jigs]]''' or fences set up to obviate the need for some marking out.


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	=====Types of Bridle Joint=====		=====Types of Bridle Joint=====
	[[File:~~BridleJointConfigurations~~.png\|~~700px~~\|right]]		[[File: BridleJointVariations.png\|300px\|right]]
	'''Bridle Joints''' can be used as a general, joining method for any ''corner angle'' or ''Tee'' types of frame joint configuration.		'''Bridle Joints''' can be used as a general, joining method for any ''corner angle'' or ''Tee'' types of frame joint configuration.
	* '''Corner Bridle'''joints can be used as a simpler to make substitute for a '''[[Mortise and Tenon Joint\|Haunched Mortise and ~~Tenoin~~ Joint]]''' especially where the frame is to be skinned or covered ''(e.g. frames for loose, padded chair seats)''.		* '''Corner Bridle''' joints can be used as a simpler to make substitute for a '''[[Mortise and Tenon Joint\|Haunched Mortise and Tenon Joint]]''' especially where the frame is to be skinned or covered ''(e.g. frames for loose, padded chair seats)''.
	* '''Tee Bridle''' joints can be used as a simpler alternative to a '''[[Mortise and Tenon Joint]]''' but where a joint stronger than a '''[[Halving Joint]]''' is required.		* '''Tee Bridle''' joints can be used as a simpler alternative to a '''[[Mortise and Tenon Joint]]''' but where a joint stronger than a '''[[Halving Joint]]''' is required.
	* '''Mitred Corner Bridle'' joints are used where a joint stronger than a '''[[Halving Joint\|Mitred Halving Joint]]''' is required and where a '''moulding''', '''groove''' or '''rebate''' runs round the corner ''(e.g. mirror frames)''. Either one or both sides of the ''socket'' may be ''mitred'' as required.		* '''Mitred Corner Bridle''' joints are used where a joint stronger than a '''[[Halving Joint\|Mitred Halving Joint]]''' is required and where a '''moulding''', '''groove''' or '''rebate''' runs round the corner ''(e.g. mirror frames)''. Either one or both sides of the ''socket'' may be ''mitred'' as required.


	[[Category:Wood Joints]]		[[Category:Wood Joints]]