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Master Bridle and Lap Joints for Frames and Furniture

When
Thu, September 24, 2026
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location
Woodshop
Spaces left
9

Registration

Non-member 1 - Pay it Forward – $130.00
$115 class registration + $15 materials fee
Non-Member 2 - Standard – $108.00
$93 class registration + $15 materials fee
Non-Member 3 - Community Supported 80 – $89.00
$74 class registration + $15 materials fee
Non-Member 4 - Community Supported 64 – $74.00
$59 class registration + $15 materials fee
TCM Member 1 - Pay It Forward – $102.00
$87 class registration + $15 materials fee
TCM Member 2 - Standard – $85.00
$70 class registration + $15 materials fee
TCM Member 3 - Community Supported 80 – $71.00
$56 class registration + $15 materials fee
TCM Member 4 - Community Supported 64 – $60.00
$45 class registration + $15 materials fee

Master open joinery by learning to cut precise bridle and lap joints to build strong, flat frames and structural furniture bases.

About This Class

Learn to cut clean bridle and lap joints—two of the strongest face-to-face and end-grain joints in traditional woodworking. You will learn to set up the table saw and tenoning jig for crisp, tight-fitting interlocking cuts. You will use these high-surface-area joints to replace weak butt joints with strong, self-aligning connections. This essential skill is perfect for crafting cabinet doors, leg frames, table bases, and glass-frame assemblies.

Experience Level

Confident use of a table saw is recommended.

Skills You Will Learn

(1) We will master the layout and proportions of half-lap, cross-lap, and corner bridle joints

(2) learn how to safely tune and operate a tenoning jig on the table saw

(3) cut clean cheeks and shoulders on table saw

(4) use hand chisels to pare joints for a friction fit. After this class, you will be able to create flat, rigid frame structures that resist racking and twisting. Tools covered: Table saw, tenoning jig, band saw, miter gauge, hand chisels, and wood glue and clamps.

What to Bring

Clothing suitable for the wood shop.
Wear close-toed shoes and avoid loose, dangling clothing and accessories.
Eye and hearing protection is required.
Dust masks and eye/ear protection are available to borrow but bringing your own is recommended.

Refund Policy

Up To 7 Days Before the Event Starts

About the Instructor

Tim Bednar is an Assistant Wood Shop Manager at TC Maker and also teaches the Woodworking 101 class. After studying at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, he spent many years as a minister and then web developer before returning to furniture design and woodcraft.