A bridle joint is similar to a mortise and tenon woodworking joint, thought in most circumstances it would not be as strong. It is open ended mortise and tenon joint.

A bridle joint is quick and easy to make, since most of the waste wood is removed with a saw.

Other names:Bridal joints, Slip joints, Open slot mortise joint, Slip mortise and tenon joint.

 

Bridle joint with mitered face
Canvas stretcher joint
Corner bridle joint
Dovetail bridle joint
Mitered bridle joint
Mitered double bridle joint
Moulded bridle joint
Notched bridle joint
Oblique corner bridle joint
Oblique T bridle joint
Sloping stopped bridle joint
Stopped T bridle joint
T bridle joint
Table bridle joint
Three-way bridle joint