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Sven-Olaf , apologies accepted. For what I don’t know, hahaha.
Bridle joint is thus, a open Mortice & Tenon and with rebates it will be offset.
A open Mortice & Tenon has more cuts , so therefor more chance of catching water. I understand that it will be easier to make a open Mortice & Tenon, especially on smaller stock.
Here in the Netherlands the general idea is, for the outermost frame, the one that will be fixed in de wall, has an top and bottom and in between the styles and middle styles, these will be under and above the top and bottom styles.
So the best thing would be to do Mortises & tenons was it not for the extra work.
The window pane frame, will have the styles next to the top and bottom.
If windows open outward, it’s easier take out the window, burglars.
But they can also just break the glass, so that’s a lame excuse.
If windows open outward, the rebates of the fixed frame will be towards the inside, which is, I thinks also better. Ok so I’ll make them outwards.
I can’t wait to start….have some old chisels here but very rusty, so I can start to practise a little. Also take down the wood from the attic.
I als am using the cheapest wood, no hard wood.
What kind of glue do you use for outside?
Thanks Sven for you feedback!!!!