4 Steps to Easy and Strong Miter Joints | Woodworking Tips

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

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[@jonathan3518]

This is way better than what I was doing. Love it, especially the plug for the end.

[@Beevreeter]

You should always angle your cuts just a hair off 45 so that when assembling the box, the tips of the outer corners touch first. Clamping pressure will then ensure a perfect fit, and also accommodate some future shrinkage. Great video!

[@alexbamberg485]

Thank you Ken, that works!

[@lukeritchie8080]

Off which way?

[@maireadshaw5467]

@@lukeritchie8080 slightly less than 45 degrees, so like 44.9. At about 1:13 in the video Brad illustrates this: with an angle less than 45 degrees, the outside edge touches before the inside edge, so the gap is hidden inside the box, which is better to the alternative where the gap is on the outside.

[@HypnoticDarkmoon]

@@maireadshaw5467 that's a really good tip. I will be making some 3x3" post for the end of an island and inside joint will never be seen, so this makes perfect sense to guarantee a perfect fit along the edges.

[@rassbabbo3285]

A little over 45° not less.

[@jodypipowski2376]

As a journeyman redseal joiner in British Columbia, not that means anything at all. But from a fellow professional I love your videos. You explain everything perfectly and accurately. Most importantly, why you're doing it that way. Kudos.

[@MillerMade]

Man your explanations have gotten so good over the past year and half. I have learned so much from your channel. Thanks man really enjoy your content.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

I appreciate that!

[@vjosullivan]

To avoid a gap on the outer corners; don't try to set the table saw to exactly 45° but to a small fraction over 45° (about 45¼°). This will move any gaps to the inside corner. They will be much less visible but they will still be small enough that they will close up when the box is glued and clamped.

[@VampyrumFerox]

Flat bottomed blades you make the rockin' world go round.

[@Eric-469]

I don't have enough upvotes to give you, mate.

[@dominikzastrau7198]

I see what you did there...

[@USdefender1]

I guess I wasn't the only one who was thinking "Fat Bottom Girls."

[@nickkropat8857]

Awesome tips! I would have never thought about the spline grain direction. Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

You're welcome!

[@CeeJayThe13th]

I mean... I've been slowly trying to learn woodworking for years and watching videos on it for almost as long and this dude just drops some awesome knowledge I've never heard super casually.

[@KomarProject]

The screw driver is an awesome tip!! Great job Brad !!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

yup, so simple

[@KpxUrz5745]

The #1 thing that every woodworker needs most is a nice bright open workshop like shown here. Fantastic! (I will not have that unless I hit the lottery).

[@danielmorgan8767]

Great video, really helpful. Just the right amount of detail. Now trying to work out if I can use a router to make the splice notch as I don’t have a table saw. Thanks for the video!

[@blakedozier1131]

Nice video. All steps explained clearly and concisely. I have avoided using internal splines because they looked so iffy when it come to fit. Now to go try them. However, the most helpful hint I found was how to check for 45deg using the square. So easy! Why didn't I think of that? Thank you and keep up the good work.

[@essextwo]

I can’t stress enough how important these minute details are for the final product.

[@seanc3362]

I have to make some barnwood triangle shelves today. How convenient your notification came up! Thanks Brad!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Glad to help, have fun with the project!

[@scottrogers9542]

I’m a cabinet installer and love this idea, however I think I will stick with going 45 1/4*. This way I won’t get the little gaps. I’m always working with finished materials.. I really think this is going to be a game changer. Thanks

[@1MrOmega]

thanks for putting links for the tools, makes it much easier to find the right tools!

[@jeffhreid]

Good project and tips. Especially like the plugs at the end using less expensive plywood for the main body of the spline

[@tombeck2792]

That method would be good for speaker boxes

[@antoniogranatelli5280]

I don’t have a table saw and I haven’t worked with wood since I was in 9th grade wood shop I’m 1976, but I subscribed!

[@IllGetMyTools]

I have to learn these splines. I’ve always used biscuits for my videos. Splines take it up a notch. Thanks for the video

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Yeah, try em out, I think they are easier to get right than biscuits

[@tonywright8294]

Yes I use bourbons

[@TheShorebird]

I've always used biscuits but this looks to be a much easier method. Thanks! It's always a good day when you learn something.

[@israelcharo1563]

Great video! Question: How would you cut a stopped-spline in a carcass miter? Especially in 1/2" thick material? Thanks!

[@deelanders6132]

The amount of excellent tips within the first few sentences. I'm subscribing. Really great job. This dude cares. You cant teach caring.

[@detroitdave1637]

Love the gravity weight that you use 😂

[@Tinker1950]

I've recently retired and I'm gradually building up a workshop. But I live in the rural wilds of southern France so having neighbours or friends to help me learn isn't likely. These teaching and tips videos are a very welcome lifeline to me. Keep them coming. But a suggestion... how about routing hints 'n tips. I' m looking to buy a twin base router - fixed base in a stand and plunge for other work. I've never had one before so help here would be appreciated. Oh, and I've been a subscriber for a while and clicked 'notifications' so I get all your output.

[@jeremykushnier]

John Walker try checking out stumpy nubs channel he has some great router stuff

[@joedyer1785]

Thanks

[@waynemahler2015]

Excellent video and tips. Thanks so much.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

you're welcome!

[@wiengs1480]

Good idea and simple

[@toonybrain]

Using an octagonal-ended barbell: brilliant!

[@whatwouldwesleycook9759]

*Flat-Bottom Blades You Make the Rockin’ World Go ‘Round!* (sorry... couldn’t resist.....)

[@shareethornberry8385]

Love the use of the dumbell.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Bout the only use it gets these days :)

[@sonkasaurus]

Love your work.. & thanks for this from Sydney, Australia.. I made a PERFECT mitre joint with hardwood spline... It's solid AF!

[@maria889100]

Didn´t know Stiffler was such a good carpenter

[@ShaunGuthrie-CaskWoodworking]

Great tips here Brad, going to be possibly doing up a large 4" faux beam and the splines would add the extra strength. Perfectly timed!

[@DB-dj6zk]

Great tip! Thanks, just what I was looking for.

[@Northeast_Mainiac]

I love all your tools and shop, I wish I could afford tools like that, very nice video

[@rrpp1425]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[@kucherajosh]

Great tips man. That was super helpful.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

glad it helped

[@jbb5470]

Another great video. I like you using a project approach to show off this tip. Makes perfect sense while watching you work the technque.

[@sapelesteve]

Nicely done Brad! Now I know what to do & what not to do! Thanks & stay safe....😉😉👍👍📐📐

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

You bet, Steve!

[@estebancastano8543]

Nice work 👍🏼

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Thanks 👍

[@OnePotMeals]

Terrific video

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

thanks, Mike

[@mandipb.k8181]

*Good work*

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

thanks!

[@clintonm2357]

I don't have half as nice a saw, but the sled and use of rachet straps is brilliant and I will probably work on a sled soon

[@nrrcoachsean7386]

Good tip! I like seeing intermediate builds. Things I can make in 10 hours or so But that look nice and use good wood so I can keep it in the house.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

good feedback

[@samirdamardji6643]

You speak very quickly and it’s impossible for me to understand because i’m a real french man and logically my English is limited. Thank’s for sharing you work very well Sam 💚 Pyrénées

[@sdfjgksgf]

I love miter joints and do not like using brads or nails. Will be using this on my current project.

[@nulex04]

Great video and tips. Thanks for the quarantine motivation!

[@MovieMike1969]

What I like about this is that you can make a nice box with only a table saw.

[@matthewrhoades5156]

This guy is good!

[@mikedisimile2478]

Great job explaining everything 👍

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

thanks!

[@1hunnybadger]

I know this is an older video. When using ratchet straps or a web clamp, you can also pull in your corners with pieces of pvc with a quarter of the round cut out of it, or simply fold a small piece of cardboard around the corner before setting the clamp.

[@pmdinaz]

Nice! Thanks for sharing

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

you bet!

[@rollthers3157]

cool miter joints! 😀

[@dovedunham4583]

I really like this idea. I'm planning some mitered boxes and this looks great.

[@markdmaker3173]

Cool trick with the screwdriver, never seen that one before.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

so simple right?

[@ffjsb]

I made L shaped wood pieces to protect the corners when clamping. You can make them out of 8/4 hardwood, or you can glue two 1x2"s together with a 45 degree bevel on one side. Then I just cut the long L shaped piece into short 1 1/2" long pieces to use on corners. That way you can use any ratchet strap to clamp with. Using painter's take to hold them to the strap until tightening helps if you don't have a helper.

[@buddythompson5284]

Some good tips here, thanks. I'll share that i find if you use a flat-topped blade to make the bevel cuts, especially on plywood, you get better fitting mitered edges than using an ATB blade. It's hard to see, but the ATB blades leave a similar uneven edge cut to what you saw at the bottom of the spline cuts, making the edges less likely to close up nicely.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Thanks for sharing!

[@kalvli]

To avoid gaps showing. When cutting miters go just make sure to cut just hair shy of 45 .. this way if there is a gap it will be on the inside not showing

[@milkparker4479]

brilliant

[@kotechabhavesh]

How to make Mirror cabinet? Can you use Acrylic Mirror Sheet? or Wall Mirror Stickers? Can you please make a video about that

[@eatdrinkwineguy]

This is great! More tips please.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

you bet!

[@Stillnapie]

For these types of miter joints try the parallel spline miter. The saw blade stays at 90 deg for the spline slot and you can clamp in just one direction. This only works with plywood but is a great joint.

[@henrywahlang3198]

Great finishing...

[@michaeljones1715]

Thank you. I've given the spline joint a few try's and was successful but I used my sliding mitre saw.

[@MrDwaynePoff]

Great series!! Enjoy the way you deliver your information! Saying that.. how about router use 101 for beginners????

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

thanks for the feedback!

[@uphyblerne8203]

Great video and some very good tips..

[@thomasstufe1676]

Nice and we'll explained, thanks! I always shied away from edge miters but I may have to give it a try now.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Glad it was helpful!

[@himanshu1032]

Thank you Very much Sir

[@paulbeaver2918]

really enjoy watching your videos. Always informative and easy to understand. How would you secure a notched end (like a birds mouth, used at the bottom ends of 2 sets of crossed/scissor legs) to a square piece of wood running horizontal from one set of legs to the other set of legs on the opposite side) Wish I could send a photo.

[@joshcosta423]

Super helpful video!

[@derekjarman1638]

Great tips for miter joints! Thanks - will try them out on my next build👍

[@ecaff9515]

Excellent

[@sajadwoodwork]

Nice work sir please keep it up

[@spencerbass7142]

Good video. Thanks.

[@andrewbrown8148]

Great techniques, Brad~! Thanks for sharing.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Thanks for watching

[@lukafilm]

This was really good! Good!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

thx!

[@Christopher-pf8qt]

Except that the whole point of mired plywood in modern furniture is continuity of the plies, which the splines destroy. Wonder if you could do this with a stop groove?

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

yeah, you could do that with the right setup for safety

[@ARobichaud]

I might recommend a rip blade for cutiting splines. It will give you a square bottom groove. Especially if your splines will show

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

great tip!

[@br31woodlands69]

This was wonderful. Thank you.

[@AlesZvolanek]

as simple as awesome!

[@ginavenolia]

Awesome and timely video 👍. Would it be possible to simplify cutting the grooves by using a dado stack?

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Yes, absolutely

[@heplerstudio9809]

If you use a ripping blade you will get a flat bottom slot so the spline will fit perfectly in the bottom of the cut

[@SyNRG]

I like the dumbbell idea... that's sweet 👍 time for a trip to ye olde' basement

[@FredMcIntyre]

Thanks for the info Brad! 😃👍🏻👊🏻

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

You bet, Fred!

[@DIMTips]

Thank you for the tip. Will have to use going forward.

[@MinhTran-wn1ri]

Excellent techniques. Thanks for sharing!

[@gsuderman]

I love these instructional videos! I learn so much. Thank-you!

[@xisotopex]

I get lots of splintered edges when trying to mitre plywood, what is the trick for a clean cut?

[@SculptyWorks]

Great video! I'm planning a fancy box I'll be building and have been debating what to do about the corners, and now I've decided this is what I'm gonna do! 😁 👍

[@donf3739]

2:19 Oops!

[@akwoodworker]

That is really cool! I can't wait to try that

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

go for it!

[@lukefontenot7673]

Brad, thanks for the videos, tips, and all you do. Now for the question... on your desk how did you run the long top that was much wider than it was long to cut the spline on the mitered edge? I have a similar sized build but I want to make the cut safely on the table saw.

[@russknight8780]

Good videos, good presentation! Well done. Thanks for sharing!

[@Zumaray]

Great video. Just wish now I had few thousand to drop on a table saw like yours.

[@housebecominghome]

Thanks for the helpful video. I've been struggling with this and I'm excited to try with your tips!

[@papergatorzfedducca7998]

Can you make a video on cutting different angles other than 45 degrees? There’s no videos on bevel joints on different angles.

[@harrisoncraven5785]

Some tool reviews please Brad I think that would be brilliant and have a nice week ok 👍🍺🍫😃😃⭐️⭐️🌟🌟

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Noted!

[@schutv3]

Brad, where do you get quality Baltic birch plywood? Big box stuff really doesn’t cut it. Thanks.

[@crustycurmudgeon2182]

The link for Woodcraft does not show that strap tool mentioned in the video (at ~6:25)

[@sampickett3843]

Thanks, I learned a lot from your video. Question. When using solid wood for the box & no edge banding, have you ever stopped the cuts for the spline slots short of the edges. This would keep the splines from showing, but still give the benefit of extra joint strength & ease of assembly. I want to try this method, but would like to hear from someone who has already done it.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Not done it, but have heard others do it

[@SenselessUsername]

4:45 I think I have strong doubts: Yes the spline material bends more, but its job is to not let the two sides move/break apart. A job the spline will do better if it's cross-grain than long-grain (because long-grain is easier to break lengthwise than cross-grain, obviously). I'd never thought about it, but would logically not all spline material be best cut cross-grain for that reason? "Less straight" doesn't matter, as the sides of the box are stronger anyway.

[@FrancoDFernando]

Would you be able to do this with mdf boxes? (super novice here) I planned to use 1/2" mdf with 5mm wood on each side...and then edge band it. I'm doing it this way because the boxes needed to be 5/8" thick and I don't have a planer