miters

Interesting Article on Factory Made Lock Miters from 1930's

This is cool: 1/128" of separation at the end of the joint with a moisture change from 5% to 13% ain't shabby. http://www.thisiscarpentry.com/2010/04/30/curtis-mitertite-joint/
- Tarhead
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- Apr 30, 2010
- 1930 article factory interesting lock made miters
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- Forum: DIY- Home improvement
Miters in long panels

I am in the process of making some built-in bookcases. The design calls for miters in the top corners. The side panels are 5' tall. I always have some anxiety when I need to do this as I have not worked out a really good way to ensure satisfactory results. My problem is getting a straight...
- mike_wood
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- Mar 2, 2007
- long miters panels
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- Forum: General Woodworking