How to use a Miter Box - Cut Wood without a power saw!

[@Lillyofthevalley222]

I haven’t even bought a miter box and saw yet, I’m researching in preparation, so this entire video from start to finish was extremely helpful!!

[@trishjordan8859]

Soooo glad I found you right now. I am a 66 year old female with less strength than I once had that is determined to play with wood now that I have time. Your explanations and tips seem easier for me to absorb. I don't mean to sound sexist but sometimes listening to the make videos is just more information than I can absorb as a beginner.😅❤

[@tedf3248]

Very, very clear and concise instructions. As a novice, I learned more about cutting wood with miter saw than many other videos. Thanks

[@cassandra2225]

This mitre box is a lifesaver for me. I'm always doing house projects and i don't have a place for big power tools. Great video!

[@ethelnygaard7788]

Thank you for such a great video. You explained everything I needed to know in detail so this 77 year old crafter could understand.

[@Anikasdiylife]

You are so welcome!

[@cmolina5976]

Always impressed to see women using tools. How informative..I can start doing simple framing.

[@Anikasdiylife]

You can do it!

[@patrickreed9588]

Thank you, Annika! This saves me spending money on a power saw I don't need...yet! :)

[@Anikasdiylife]

You are so welcome!

[@SAlxdr]

You are wonderful! I have had a miter box forever and did not know where to start. And thank you for your clear explanations. So helpful.

[@Anikasdiylife]

Glad it was helpful! You are so welcome!

[@pawsitivecultr]

This really changed how I use the Miter Saw, I am so thankful for the video. Excellent points.

[@normabishop2693]

This is the BEST video on this subject. I watched others, and they do not explain how important it is to measure accurately, allowing for the kerf on the OTHER side of your piece, etc. Expert, thorough, concise advice (better than any of the videos by men that I watched!).

[@annad347]

THANK YOU, I know nothing about cutting wood... new to this, crafting and basically living my lfie... thank you for your clear, easy to understand directions.... you gave me confidence to start using my miter box. THANK YOU, GOD BLESS.

[@Anikasdiylife]

Happy to help!

[@Ali-sb7ui]

Words can't express how much I'm grateful for this wonderful video ,thanks so much.

[@Anikasdiylife]

You are very welcome

[@ericb5194]

Very good job at explaining only what people really need to know pertaining to only the job literally at hand - and not getting ahead or going off into other areas that would mess up the viewers concentration - good job!

[@Anikasdiylife]

Thanks!

[@sheenascott5405]

I came here because i just bought a saw and the miter box today. I had no idea what the box was for since I only wanted a hand saw 😂 but I'm a woman and we tend to buy things we don't need. I have zero carpentry experience but now I'm excited to use this. Thank you for this video 🤗

[@Anikasdiylife]

You are SO welcome!

[@tribecatommy]

Super good video explaining clearly how to use Stanley mitre box for beginners. Other videos assumed some knowledge. This starts from zero. Thank you!

[@Anikasdiylife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@janevarley8482]

Far and away the best DIY video I have ever seen. Thank you!

[@Anikasdiylife]

Wow, thanks!

[@rosalenebradbury2722]

FABULOUS!!!!!! I have subscribed = as a beginner I am delighted to have found you. THANK YOU!!!! Rosie in New Zealand

[@Anikasdiylife]

Hi Rosie!! Welcome to my channel! Glad to have you here!

[@givebackvolunteer]

Thank you! So glad I clicked on your video first. Extremely helpful and concise.

[@Anikasdiylife]

Great!

[@lk2055]

Another great feature is that you can make cuts in evening without waking up everyone within 300m radius.

[@Anikasdiylife]

YES!! 🙌🏼😂

[@heathershearer1799]

Thank you for this helpful, clear, encouraging video! I'm planning to make some simple wood frames for paintings, and was loathe to sink a ton of money into electric tools. This video convinced me to go low-tech for now, and for less than the cost of one power tool, I bought all the supplies I need to begin making frames.

[@bridgetfhelm]

Thank you SO much! Very helpful. I’m going to try to install a chair rail in the boys’ playroom so the sofa stops busting up the wall when they get rowdy. I figured since it’s the playroom it’ll be a good place to for my first attempt (no big deal if it doesn’t look professional ;) Now i need to learn how to actually hang it on the wall 😁

[@Anikasdiylife]

You got this! Check out my board and batten project for some ideas too!

[@makeitjoyful]

Thank you! I worked in the ER and have seen many power saw accidents, so I'm hesitant to get one. Those might be a great first step. New subscriber 👍

[@Anikasdiylife]

Thanks! Welcome and thanks for the sub!

[@makeitjoyful]

@@Anikasdiylife I bought one this weekend and started adding trim too my kitchen island. It's been working great! Thank you!

[@scottfox1110]

Thank you for the great tutorial. Very helpful for a novice like myself.

[@Anikasdiylife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sjscorpio1]

Thank you so much for all your information and direction I will keep going back to this video over and over it is so helpful!

[@goomba478]

This video is pure perfection. I’m sold ^_^

[@Anikasdiylife]

Wow, thank you!

[@wendyjohnson6483]

Thanks for a great tutorial Anika!

[@Anikasdiylife]

You're welcome!

[@lauracello5866]

Thank you!! It is great to hear from a woman!

[@Anikasdiylife]

You are so welcome!

[@hansdegroot8549]

Great video. Thanks for sharing. I use a mitre box from time to time. I have two small wooden mitre boxes and one plastic mitre box. The latter got spoiled very quickly, because the handsaw very soon made unwanted grooves in the mitre box. (the handsaw didn't come with the mitre box) The mitre box you showed in the video looks very handy and sturdier. I like the cam system and the clamping possibilities of it.

[@Arlene_DOTK]

Thank you for this excellent video and explanation of how to use a miter box! ❤

[@PeachTreeCitySeniors]

Very detailed, thorough and you anticipated my questions. Thank you for the demo.

[@mycustompaintedlife502]

This was my answer! I used it for everything!

[@Anikasdiylife]

Awesome!!

[@1039Artemis]

Great video! I bought a hand saw and miter box to build canvas stretcher bars. It worked great! but since I live in an apartment i still worry my neighbors could hear me sawing. My friend told me that Japanese pull saws quieter and faster, so I bought one but I haven’t tried it yet. Have you ever heard of anyone using that kind of saw in a Stanley miter box? I’ll remember to put the scrap wood on the bottom and hopefully it goes well.

[@brandirubio1687]

Thank you so much for such a thorough and clear instructional video on using a miter box. Ive wanted to buy ome gor awhile now, and always hesitated because I wasn't very confident that I knew how to use it properly, and because of your easy to follow tutorial, I feel like i can actually use this tool now, so thank you! Very helpful.

[@vickierobinson3238]

Thank you for your video Anika ! I'm going to show parts of it to inspire young ladies in a Girls Inc session this afternoon! :)

[@Anikasdiylife]

hope they loved it!

[@hmarillejla7]

Thanks for these lovely videos which clearly explain how to go about it esp the kerf issue which always worried me. God bless.

[@Anikasdiylife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@steph-ah-knee8396]

Loved this video so much i subscribed!!! you explained it perfectly

[@Anikasdiylife]

Yay! Thank you!

[@auntmaryspals7978]

I learned so much from this video. During the last couple of years I started working with wood and need to learn about bevel cuts etc. I'm headed to Amazon to get a new miter box!

[@sohrabtajadin3402]

Well explained. Thank you, from Kenya.

[@Anikasdiylife]

I’m so glad it was helpful!

[@sohrabtajadin3402]

@Anikasdiylife Thank you. Unfortunately, in Kenya, they not have the same mitrebox with many holes.

[@HomestyleWoodCrafts]

Nice tutorial! I have the same miter box, but didn't know about the little tabs on the bottom. Thanks!

[@Anikasdiylife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@5WISDOMable]

Excellent detailed instructions.

[@Anikasdiylife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tingdzinkochu]

Super clear demonstration. Subbed! 😀😀

[@Anikasdiylife]

Awesome, thank you!

[@AMERICASFUNNIESTHANDYMAN]

I just found your channel and I love it! Love it love it love it!!!! Please keep doing it Anika! You are needed!

[@Anikasdiylife]

Thank you! Will do! Appreciate you so much!

[@SM-lg3mn]

awesome! making my first project soon. thanks!

[@Anikasdiylife]

great!

[@JanineMKartist]

Great video. I’m going to get one so I can make a cradled panel for making my art .

[@Anikasdiylife]

That's a great idea! Happens building!

[@JanineMKartist]

@@Anikasdiylife just got it now I have to see if I can make my art panel successfully which will be half the price of buying a ready made one from the art supply shop. Using maple instead of Russian birch.

[@edwardgyu7990]

Wow this is so informative! So good explanations

[@Anikasdiylife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ellewisentinc]

Great video, a lot of really good info

[@Anikasdiylife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@JimSeal]

Excellent video - thank you

[@Nene_2015]

Hi great video but what kind of clamp are you using ? Thank u

[@SeRaPh-2]

It's really good to replace expensive miter saw in few dollars 👍 nice invention

[@Anikasdiylife]

It is definitely helpful.

[@kimclaerhout5456]

Thank you for precise instructions, Subscribed and looking forward to seeing more of your videos 🎉

[@Anikasdiylife]

Thanks for subscribing! Happy to have you!

[@sd26001]

Great video, really clear. Thanks!

[@Anikasdiylife]

You are so welcome!

[@jjw6961]

This is great info; much appreciated!

[@Anikasdiylife]

My pleasure!

[@GerichoFernandez]

A great addition to always have on hand

[@ShoresOfHelll]

Thanks so much. I have the tool but wasn't sure how to use it.

[@Anikasdiylife]

You are welcome!

[@SCGNiagara101]

Wow. So clear and precise! Thanks so much for the upload!

[@Anikasdiylife]

Thank you!

[@johnnyalarcon2868]

Muchas gracias..Entretenida ,y fructífera clase..

[@ravirawat-be7pi]

Very good video, been very keen to know zbout the miter box, thanks

[@Anikasdiylife]

No problem 👍

[@squeekhobby4571]

You never disappoint. Kudos

[@Anikasdiylife]

Thank you

[@wgr6278]

Very helpful! Thank you!

[@Anikasdiylife]

You're welcome!

[@jessicawhite8815]

This was so helpful thank you!! Can you tell me, is the saw secured in the box at the end when you go to store it. I’m worried I will pick this up and the saw will fall out on me. Thanks!

[@adriennekennedy7172]

Thank you for your help!

[@cachadino1]

Great job!!!

[@Anikasdiylife]

Thanks!

[@timbarry5080]

Great video

[@Anikasdiylife]

Thank you!

[@DK-dx7ei]

I'm going to build a small and simple bookshelf. How do I counter sink the screws without a drill or bits or any electrical tool? Thanks.

[@Anikasdiylife]

You will need to use a good quality countersinking screws and use a lot of arm strength with a screwdriver

[@mfung1358]

I’m wondering, what is the biggest width(?) of wood can fit into the mitre box? I’m thinking of getting one and was planning to use either a 2”x 8” wood. Is that too big? Should I opt for 2” x 6”?

[@scootermom1791]

Hey, what's the difference between a bevel cut and a 45° angle cut? I couldn't see a difference from the video.

[@ldavis4428]

Excellent video! Clearly explained into the point. Thank you! When you are cutting the baseboard, does it matter if the face is up or down? Thanks.

[@Anikasdiylife]

You are welcome! No. It doesn’t matter which side is up.

[@ldavis4428]

@@Anikasdiylife Thank you. I was concerned about the risk for chipitch on the downward side. Have a great day!

[@maxxandme2ryan14]

So glad to seea woman do the explain

[@Anikasdiylife]

Thank you!

[@rashmiravindran53]

Thank you so much for this video!! It was very helpful 😃

[@Anikasdiylife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ldavis4428]

I'm having difficulty finding anything on outside corners with hand tools. If the angle is on, 45 is fine. But if the angle is off, is the miter box totally out of the picture for these cuts? Thanks.

[@Anikasdiylife]

Your miter box will have specific angles marked. These are the only ones you can cut on it. Mine also has the 22.5 angle marked.

[@xinyanzhao4919]

Very useful video! 👍

[@Anikasdiylife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@terristroh3965]

Nice presentation

[@inkman002]

Lol i watched your video and went out and bought a miter box the next day. My very first cut i accidentally sawed off a piece of the 90° slot. Now my 90° cuts will forever be off. Or At least until i can get a new box. 😅

[@Anikasdiylife]

Oh no! Thats too bad!! 90 degree cuts are important. Hopefully you can get a new one soon.

[@TheXLCustoms]

Would you recommend using a lubricant to help with the loud sound of the metal rubbing on the plastic housing?

[@Anikasdiylife]

That is definitely a great idea to try.

[@TheXLCustoms]

@@Anikasdiylife that squeaking sound was driving me nuts I was waiting to see if you had the same issue but your cut was so smooth. I’m kinda jealous 😂😂my blade rubbed on the housing during the 45 degree slant cut. Trying to abound that to minimize the noise. Definitely going to give lubricant a shot though

[@FathimaAlly-d8i]

Hi it only cut thin an small wood?

[@wendysmith-Florida]

perfect! thank you 🙏

[@stephaniez2]

How do you cut 3 &1/2" to 4" baseboard in a miter box ?

[@sohrabtajadin3402]

Which brand is that mitre box?

[@Jentothephils]

How do u measure before using? Let’s say your wall/baseboard is 12”. How do you line up to cut?

[@TerryAssary]

Nice Video

[@susanbarbin4770]

Can you use a hand held power saw with a miter box?

[@Anikasdiylife]

unfortunately no... you wont have enough control.

[@nickpanhead7209]

Nice helpful video

[@Anikasdiylife]

Glad you found it helpful

[@chnglna8342]

Can I cut long beams of wood so that I can get rid of junk in my garage

[@PilarAYah]

I’m so getting this. Hey how do I know what my angle is? I need to cut baseboard and trim

[@Anikasdiylife]

Mostly they are 45 degrees unless you have rounded corners.

[@PilarAYah]

@@Anikasdiylife Thank you so much!

[@johnrobertd748]

What saw do you need for cutting PVC? I bought a miter box just to cut PVC, but the saw isn't doing it

[@jamespolucha8790]

I bought a Stanley box with saw and seems that the grooves are too wide the saw rocks side to side

[@marihinojosa6364]

What if I want to cut my board on the thin side and it's taller than the box? I'm just asking because I have one of these miter boxes and it's not really working for me 😢

[@ArchaicAnglist]

I've seen a suggestion for that, from a KZbinr called either Detroit DIY (I do want to give credit where credit is due). You'll need two more clamps and a handsaw that doesn't have that spine down its back. 1. Use scrap lumber to build a platform that's the same width as your miter box, slightly longer than your miter box, and tall enough that the platform height plus the miter box's height equals the width of the board you want to cut. 2. Stack the miter box on the platform and clamp them together to your work surface. 3. Turn the board you want to cut on edge and clamp it to the OUTSIDE of the miter-box-and-platform stack, using C clamps or small bar clamps, and placing the board so your cut mark aligns with the OUTSIDE end of the slot you want to use. 4. Set your saw in both slots - as though the board were inside the miter box - and saw until your saw bottoms out in the miter box. 5. Unclamp the board and the miter box and platform; set the platform aside, and clamp the miter box back into place. With your board still on edge and cut side up, clamp it INSIDE the miter box so the cut aligns with the slots you used before. 6. Finish your cut. In case you wonder why you'll need a different saw: Remember Anika explaining that the spine on the backsaw keeps it from cutting too far into the miter box? That spine will also keep that saw from cutting all the way through a board that is wider than the saw is.

[@ravimiskin5833]

nice

[@arthendrickson4860]

Manufacturers and part number?

[@Anikasdiylife]

I have added them in the description.

[@arthendrickson4860]

@@Anikasdiylife Thanks

[@old_H]

How to cut a board that's wider than the miter box? Let's say 20cm or 30cm wide.

[@Anikasdiylife]

Yeah… that won’t be possible to cut unfortunately

[@Good.Morning.Friend]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👌🏻

[@PBS-nm1uu]

not bad, could be more indeept

[@Anikasdiylife]

Yeah?! Like what else would you have liked to hear?

[@PaulThorn-c1i]

I would not buy anymore of them, they don't last long before you cut in to it. I have that type and had other ones all no good now. All went on the 45 degree angle not good

[@dennisl5994]

3 minutes into the video and we're still not getting any pertinent information. It's appreciated that people put out information it's great for everybody to use but usually the only reason that people look at videos like this is because they are frustrated and they're trying to get some answers from someone. And when you have to wait and wait and wait and wait it is just extremely frustrating

[@samarabevin]

Yea I noticed she’s like this. But she has great info. But I was frustrated earlier trying to watch how to use a miter saw. lol but I had been searching through other KZbinrs with bad videos. I finally forced myself to sit down and just watch her entire miter saw video, and I have to say she covered everything well and what I needed. But you can’t trust everyone to not waste your time in the end. I was frustrated with her video at first but then found I end up being 100% informed of what I need to move forward at least. It’s so hard to find fast good info though I wish people would do that too lol they need a sub header or something like “quick no bs no intro - just how to use the tool”

[@WetPaintChi]

Just watch another video then, this is free and she’s a really nice person!

[@timbarry5080]

What are you talking about? She's explaining what the thing is. It's all pertinent

[@michealhand1001]

Googlehead😂

[@michealhand1001]

Googlehead😂

[@CroFenix84]

In fact, it's all about Anika and not about the miter box, I don't like videos like this... a bunch of unnecessary ramblings

[@Annoying_Customer]

I love when people post negative comments, thanks for boosting the engagement for this video! You're entitled to dislike the video, but your statement is not accurate - the video contains almost exclusively information on the function and application of the tool, but feel free to argue and boost the engagement of the video further than you already have!

[@viratchopra]

Great video, i previously bought a jigsaw 🧩 after watching your video :) will try this tool too 👌