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[[File:MitreBlocks.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Types of mitre blocks or boxes]] | [[File:MitreBlocks.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Types of mitre blocks or boxes]] | ||
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitre_box '''Mitre Boxes'''] ''(aka Mitre Blocks)'' are used to guide saws to cut accurately | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitre_box '''Mitre Boxes'''] ''(aka Mitre Blocks)'' are used to guide saws to cut accurately 45° [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miter_joint '''mitres'''] to make corner joints - and also 90° right angle cuts. | ||
They are typically used with a '''[[Tenon saw]]''', but for modelling work and craftwork, smaller versions are available for use with a '''[[Backsaw|Razor Saw]]''' or '''[[Hacksaw|Junior Hacksaw]]'''. | They are typically used with a '''[[Tenon saw]]''', but for modelling work and craftwork, smaller versions are available for use with a '''[[Backsaw|Razor Saw]]''' or '''[[Hacksaw|Junior Hacksaw]]'''. | ||
Mitres are also easily and safely cut using a '''[[Precision Mitre saw]]''' and trained adults can use a powered '''[[Mitre saw]]'''. | Mitres are also easily and safely cut using a '''[[Precision Mitre saw]]''' and trained adults can use a powered '''[[Mitre saw]]'''. | ||
Revision as of 13:43, 28 October 2014
Mitre Boxes (aka Mitre Blocks) are used to guide saws to cut accurately 45° mitres to make corner joints - and also 90° right angle cuts.
They are typically used with a Tenon saw, but for modelling work and craftwork, smaller versions are available for use with a Razor Saw or Junior Hacksaw.
Mitres are also easily and safely cut using a Precision Mitre saw and trained adults can use a powered Mitre saw.