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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 degree mitres to make corner joints - and also 90 degree right angle cuts.
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitre_box '''Mitre Boxes'''] ''(aka Mitre Blocks)'' are used to guide saws to cut accurately 45 degree mitres to make corner joints - and also 90 degree 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]]'''.
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 10:12, 23 October 2014

Types of mitre blocks or boxes

Mitre Boxes (aka Mitre Blocks) are used to guide saws to cut accurately 45 degree mitres to make corner joints - and also 90 degree 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.