formariz 12,280 #26 Posted 13 hours ago After both faces are planed and yoke’s final shape is refined the last structural part is to mortise in the metal reinforcing pieces on the ends of yoke. These are traditional in this style of yoke. They were always steel pieces many times recycled from something else. Since I have more resources than they did back then I am partial to bronze which is what I use being also about 3/16 thick. Their function is to reinforce yoke against cracks at the ends although ironically many times they were the cause of them . They restrict wood movement causing cracks . Much of the wood used on them was still green and moved substantially. Bronze piece is to be shaped to match ends of yoke . I use tape on the end to copy the shape of thickness leaving only about 1/4” to the faces. Tape is removed and transferred to the metal to be cut to match. Metal is then shaped to end profile and inserted flush with end. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 18,641 #27 Posted 11 hours ago 1 hour ago, formariz said: bronze A very nice touch as the bronze and wood go together like peanut butter and jelly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
