I’ve been asked to rebuild a lost and found pole for our local park. Picture below. It was originally made by a local woodworker, now deceased. They have asked that I keep the original design. Most of it is straight forward. My question is the horizontal cross pieces. It is currently butt joint with metal angel iron braces top and bottom with the additional decorative iron curved support piece on the left, and chain on the right. Is that the best solution? I’m thinking some robust M&T can’t hurt. Is there another way anyone might suggest?
Thank you!
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Sorry for the sideways photo...iphone.
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