Miter Boxes
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ToolInfoBox Miter Boxes | |
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Synonyms: | DE: Schneidlade, Gehrungslade, Gehrungsschneidlade |
Type: | guidance jig |
Used with: | backsaws, Japanese saws |
Location: | Handheld Wood Tool Wall |
Access Requirements: | read this page |
Similar (More or Less): | miter saw, bench hook |
A miter box is a simple jig to make repeated cuts at approx. 90 or 45° easier with hand saws.
Its advantages are ease of setup and the ability to safely clamp just about everything, even round or irregular pieces that could be dangerous to cut with a machine.
For better accuracy or different angles though, you could...