Specialization in Woodworking: Techniques, Styles, and Innovations

Overview

“In this lesson, I will show you how to mark out and cut the bridle joints for attaching the seat rails of our stool. First, I will identify the reference faces (outside face and face to be morticed) and the mortice length. Then, I will use the same procedure as the mortice and tenon to mark walls and cheeks using the marking gauge.”

In this video lesson Domestika addresses the topic: Marking Out and Cutting Bridle Joints 1, which is part of the Domestika online course: Specialization in Woodworking: Techniques, Styles, and Innovations. Master woodworking hand tools to create durable, timeless furniture with traditional techniques and expert guidance.

Partial transcription of the video

“Marking Out and Cutting Bridle Joints In this lesson, we're going to be looking at the marking out and cutting of the bridle joints. This joint is the joint that connects the seat rail with the top of the legs. The bridle joint shares many of the same characteristics as the mortise and tenon that we covered in the previous lesson. There are however a couple of key differences. First of all though, we need to get our pieces orientated and make sure we're using the correct reference faces. So here I have my front leg. I have my carpenter's triangle here. So I know that this is going to meet h...”

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Course summary for: Specialization in Woodworking: Techniques, Styles, and Innovations

• Level: Beginner
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• 8 units
• 111 lessons (19h 23m)
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• Category

  Craft

• Areas

  3D Design, 3D Modeling, Arts & Crafts, DIY, Furniture Design & Making, Interactive Design, Woodworking