Making Perfect Boxes with a Locking Miter
If you've ever struggled with a 45-degree glue-up that just won't stay put, a locking miter might be the exact tool you're looking for. There is nothing quite as frustrating as applying glue to four beveled edges, grabbing your clamps, and watching the whole assembly slide around like a wet bar of soap. It's one of those "woodworking rites of passage" that most of us would happily skip if we could. That's where the locking miter joint comes in to save your sanity—and your project. ...