I am looking for alternatives or suggestions for a joint where there is two 8"x8" girts coming into opposite sides of a 8"x8" post. The last time I did this I used 4" stub tenons on the ends of the girts. I am not very satisfied with this joint as it did not leave much meat or relish. I have heard of framers elude to a hardwood spline thru the post and into both girts. Not sure if I have this right ? Could use some more details on this or other alternatives/suggestions.
Thanks, Jeff