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A miter joint (mitre in British English) is a joint made by cutting each of two parts to be joined, across the main surface, usually at a 45° angle, to form a corner, usually to form a 90° angle, though it can comprise any angle greater than 0 degrees. It is called beveling when the angled cut is done on the side, although the resulting joint ...
Mason's mitre in a kitchen countertop. A mason's mitre is a type of mitre joint, traditionally used in stonework or masonry but commonly seen in kitchen countertops.In a mason's mitre, the two elements being joined meet as for a butt joint but a small section of one member is removed creating a socket to receive the end of the other.
The earliest mitre clamps are a simple spring in a C-shape with sharpened points that are sprung onto the outside corner of the mitre joint. [citation needed]In a later design, right angled plates are higher than the screws and the holder.
A screw is then inserted through an opposing slot and tightened to create a pull effect. This type of join is a very common joint in factory-made furniture. Mitre joint: Similar to a butt joint, but both pieces have been beveled (usually at a 45-degree angle). Box joint: A corner joint with interlocking square fingers.
Mortise and tenon joints are strong and stable joints that can be used in many projects. They connect by either gluing or friction-fitting into place. The mortise and tenon joint also gives an attractive look. One drawback to this joint is the difficulty in making it because of the precise measuring and tight cutting required.
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mitre. Also spelled miter. Any joint made by fastening together pieces with the ends cut at an angle. mitre box. Also spelled miter box. A box used for making mitre joints by having slots to guide a saw at the desired angle for the joint. mitre saw. Also spelled miter saw.