Miter Joints

Miter joints, like butt joints, need to be reinforced to be useful.

If you can think of a way to beef up a miter it's probably already been done.

Very seldom will you find a joint that hasn't been beefed up somehow. Besides just glue I've seen miters that have been half-lapped, biscuited, had butterfly inserts, splined, doweled and the list goes on.

Woodworkers go to the effort of using beefed up miter joints because they look best in certain applications.

Decorative picture frames would be very hard to make using any other joint. Cabinets use doors with mitered frames for looks and production efficiency. Decorative trim in houses are installed with miter joints strictly for looks. The same goes for furniture trim but even if it's just for asthetic appeal miter joints will always have a place in woodworking.

Freud Lock Miter Joint Bits
Application: Creating interlocking corner joints. Run one board vertically and the piece to be joined horizontally. 99-035 cuts thinner panels for projects such as humidors and jewelry boxes. Cuts all composition materials, plywoods, hardwoods, and softwoods. Use on CNC and other automatic routers, as well as table-mounted portable routers. Freud Lock Miter Joint Bits

Miter-Tight Picture Frame Clamp

Take the frustration out of frame miter joints with this convenient clamp. Spring-loaded jaws transfer clamping pressure directly to the joint. The large ergonomic knob easily tightens jaws onto frames 5/8'' to 2-7/8'' wide. Back jaws adjust up to 1Â° to ensure a perfect fit if joint is slightly out of square. Open design allows easy access to outside corners and back surface for simple mechanical fastening. Swiveling Base (sold separately) features a matching hole pattern to easily mount the clamp, elevate your work and gain improved work angles for access to outside frame edges.

Miter-Tight Picture Frame Clamp

Nobex Champion Miter Saw
High quality miter saws for precision angles. Nobex Champion Miter Saw

Festool Kapex KS 120 EB Sliding Compound Miter Saw

Festool Kapex KS 120 EB Sliding Compound Miter Saw This is the one we've all been waiting for - order yours today! With unprecedented cutting capacity, a compact and lightweight design, remarkable dust collection capability, and a seemingly endless list of premium features, the Kapex is the most advanced sliding compound miter saw on the market today. It weighs only 47 lbs. and features a unique rail- forward design, allowing for easy transportation and operation right up against a wall. But donâ€™t let its small footprint fool you - it has the cutting capacity to effortlessly cut trim molding almost 4-3/4" tall and hardwoods more than 3" thick. The saw blade bevels 47 degrees to either side and the rotary base turns 50 degrees to the left and 60 degrees to the right, while the convenient quick-release clamp, easy-to-read scales and a fine-inclination angle-adjustment feature make setting angles a breeze. A dual-laser marking system outlines the width of the kerf for precise cut placement. An included angle transfer device eliminates complex calculations by copying the angle directly from the wall to the saw - plus, it stows neatly in the base. Superior electronics, variable speed capability, meticulous dust collection; the impressive list of features goes on and on. Includes the saw, base and a high-quality 10" carbide blade. See the Kapex in Action! Save 10% off the purchase of a Dust Extractor when you purchase with a tool. Choose from the CT 26 or the CT 36.

Festool Kapex KS 120 EB Sliding Compound Miter Saw

Dewalt DW718 Heavy-Duty 12'' (305mm) Double-Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw

Heavy-Duty 12" (305mm) Double-Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw. 3 Year Limited Warranty. Powerful 15 Amp, 3,600 rpm motor provides extended power and durability. Adjustable stainless steel miter detent plate with 10 positive stops delivers repeatable accuracy and worksite durability. Precise Miter System and Machined Base Fence Support deliver increased cutting accuracy. Tall sliding fences support crown molding up to 6-5/8" nested and base molding up to 6-1/2" vertically against the fence while easily sliding out of the way for bevel cuts. Single lever action double bevel design allows saw to easily bevel left and right 0degrees to 48 degrees with positive stops at 0, 22.5, 33.9 and 45 in both directions permitting user to flip the saw and not the material. Exclusive Back Fence Design delivers ability to cut 2 x 16 dimensional lumber at 90 degrees and 2 x 12 at 45 degrees. Includes:carbide blade, blade wrench, dust bag, vertical material clamp.

Dewalt DW718 Heavy-Duty 12'' (305mm) Double-Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw

Some Common Woodworking Joints

Biscuit Joints
Bridle Joints
Box Joints
Butt Joints
Dado Joints
Dovetail Joints
Dowel Joints
Finger Joints
Miter Joints
Mortise and Tenon Joints
Pocket Hole Joints
Rabbet Joints
Scarf Joints
Spline Joints
Tongue and Groove Joints

Joinery Tips and Techniques

Woodsmith Box Joint Jig DVD
Tap into a wealth of tips and techniques on how to cut perfect box joints quickly and easily! Covering everything from stock preparation to table saw applications, this detailed DVD shows you how to get the most from your Woodsmith Box Joint Jig. Woodsmith Box Joint Jig DVD

Woodworker's Guide to Joinery, Book

The longevity of every project is determined by the strength of its joints. This book, part of the Back to Basics series, gives clear, detailed instructions on joinery fundamentals: miter joints, lap and groove, mortise and tenon, dovetail joints and more. Hundreds of full - color photographs and illustrations guide you through. Whether using hand tools or power tools, you'll get plain-spoken advice on how to make your joinery stand the test of time. 192 pages.

Woodworker's Guide to Joinery, Book

Router Joinery DVD
Routers can be used to cut a wide variety of joints quickly and accurately. In this video, professional woodworker Gary Rogowski demonstrates router joinery techniques that can be mastered by any woodworker. Youâ€™ll see first hand how to do the work, the tools, the techniques, and the subtle rhythm of each process. 45 minutes. Router Joinery DVD

The Pocket Hole Drilling Jig Book
Learn how to use this time-saving tool to create durable joints without clamps or special fasteners in a range of stunning furniture projects. The Pocket Hole Drilling Jig Book