What are miter boxes and miter boxes used for?
| A miter box and a miter box are tools that are used in conjunction with a saw to enable you to make precise angle cuts (usually 22.5 degrees, 90 degrees, and 45 degrees). They are commonly used in vaulting, skirting or batten installations where an internal or external 90 degree or 45 degree angle is required. | |
| Mittens and miter boxes are used in the installation of the vault to make neat inside and outside corners at an angle of 90 degrees. |
 | Using a miter box or miter box when cutting inside or outside corners on skirting boards results in a neat and precise finish. The miter box eliminates any guesswork when creating the right angle, as the guide slots ensure that the cut is always made at the correct angle and also prevent the saw blade from wandering around the workpiece. |
 | Dado cladding becomes much easier to install with the use of a miter box to help with internal and external 90 degree corners. |
 | A miter box and a fine-toothed saw allow you to make neat and precise 45-degree cuts to create picture frames and mirrors. |
 | 22.5 degree guide slots allow precise octagonal shapes to be created. |
 | A miter box or block can also be used to make straight 90 degree cuts, such as in plastic pipes, which is necessary when joining plastic pipes where a watertight seal is required. |
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