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[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.
[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 10:16, 28 July 2015

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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.