Fix Your Woodworking Miter Joints – Step by Step Instructions

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Step by step guide on how I made miter joints for wood boxes. I outline every step necessary for getting perfect miter joints for your next project. These steps come from making hundreds of wooden boxes and trying difficult techniques to get the perfect miter joint. After a lot of trial and error, I settled in on this process to setting up my table saw and get the miter joints that I want. I’ve used this same process to cutting miter joints for picture frames too. Instead of setting the table blade at 45 degrees, I set the miter gauge at 45 degrees. Otherwise, I perform the same steps to get the crisp miters. If you want to up your miter game check out my other videos on making some crazy, complex miter joints!

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Miter joints don't have to be difficult. Do this, get awesome miters, that simple!

NewtonMakes

Thanks for this. I’ve been trying to find a video that demonstrates easy cutting of miters on a tablesaw without fancy jigs - many box videos just say “now cut your miters” - gee, thanks 🙄 This was easy to follow.

Saladzingers

Followed instructions to the letter my best mitres ever thanks

tonyhassett

I legit love your vids. Very informative, not overly complicated, and practical. I appreciate it!

coelimusic

That's oddly satisfying. Love your videos!! Keep going

ClementJoly

I use a digital bevel gauge but always double-check with a protractor or combo square, like you said the perfect blade angle is only part of the equation. I'll also use my square to check that both the point of the miter and the interior cut are square. This can help pick up blade deflection.

thatgirlisageek

I love every one of these tips! You have covered everything!

kevingeaney

Agree! Great video! I use a somewhat similar process but will generally cut 2 test pieces, join them with a piece of tape and check the inside for a 90 with a combination or engineers square. I've spent long periods of time trying to adjust with a digital gauge and it just doesn't come out right. I'm not saying the gauge is not accurate, but with all the other variables, it's hard to get a true 45 for box making. Maybe for rough framing work, but not boxes. People notice a gap in your miters much more than the ones that are perfect and you're most proud of. Also, the stop block serves the function of making pieces exactly the same length. If one piece is off 1/128", your miters won't close properly. They're close and my wife doesn't notice this variance, but I do!

inrock

That pause after “hit you in the eyeball”!😆

magrumb

This is an excellent method, but there's a preparatory step that you failed to mention. The stock that you're mitering must be straight and flat. This is especially important if the stock is longer than the miter fence or table width. Slight curvature can change the angle by enough to leave gaps in the joints. Experienced woodworkers don't need to be reminded of this, but beginners often underestimate how sensitive joinery can be to how straight, flat, and square the stock is. That S4S lumber from the hardware chain stores is rarely good enough for precise joinery unless you're prepared to hand fit every joint.

charlesenfield

Good common sense advice. As I watch these videos I’ve noticed that the younger crowd has to have all the cool gadgets but they lack the ability to set up without their hi priced toys.
Good video and even better advice.

johnhughes

your video just yielded me one of those "duh" you, i think my miters will be perfect from now on.

mlbuxbaum

Thanks for the stop block tip. I hadn’t thought about the small lateral movement contact with the blade might cause.

UppsalaSal

Very solid and approachable advice! I can't say enough about regularly checking your fence, blade and miter slots for square. Sometimes screws get loose and full of sawdust.

DullPoints