Woodworking Quick Tip #16- A fast fix for mitered corners!

[TaylerMade]

that has to be one of the best tips i have seen in many years.

[dnngskn]

Now that's a useful tip for a problem all wood workers face.

[adameisfeld]

This is called burnishing the edge. If you put a tiny line of wood glue into the gap first (use your fingers to “pinch” it in), then burnish as seen in this video, then sand with a medium grit paper while the glue is still wet, it comes out pretty nice. The glue helps ensure the burnished edge doesn’t relax back into a gap, and the sanding helps some of the wood’s natural color fill any uneven areas.

[mikewest]

In future news rockler is now selling 45 degree miter stainless steel burnishers, $29.95

[billfromelma]

Hey Mike, great tip, I've done this in the past and it works great.

[WesHamstra]

WOW! That just blew my mind! I made a coffee table once and I made legs for it like that and all the mitres were open slightly. This would have easily fixed it.

[pferoxtheskeeterguy]

Wow, Thanks Mr. Mustache, that is a great tip.

[FinalSparkLux]

So clever. I would have never thought of this. Hopefully I won't need to use it though.

[ronsites]

I have seen this one before but always enjoy your tips.

[tomnolan]

cut at 44° or 46 ° inside vs outside corner never have that problem again

[craigbainum]

How do you close the gap on the inside angle?