Woodsmith Handsaw Miter Box Plan
Cutting small pieces like delicate molding or thin glass stop poses some unique challenges. Since the pieces are often very small, they can be hard to hold down and cut safely at the table saw or power miter saw. But it’s important that each piece is cut accurately for a tight fit. For this reason, we usually rely on a handsaw and a miter box. Now, this is the cheap, plastic miter boxes you find at hardware stores. The wide slots in these miter boxes don’t do a good job of guiding the saw. Instead, in the miter box you see here a set of low-friction guides press against the body of the saw plate without binding. The results are safe, accurate cuts.
We offer the Woodsmith Handsaw Miter Box plan as a downloadable PDF or a printed format that we ship to you.
This handy jig makes it easy to make cuts in small pieces safely and accurately every time with your handsaw.
Step-by-step instructions, exploded views, materials list, and more—these plans have everything you need to build your own Handsaw Miter Box.
What you get (Downloadable PDFs):
Standard Plan:
- 8.5” x 11” PDF of 5 printable (digital) pages of step-by-step instructions
- 14 full-color photos, illustrations, and exploded views
- Includes a design option for Japanese-style pull saws
- Retail sources for project hardware and supplies
What you get (Printed & Shipped):
Standard Plan:
- 5 pages of step-by-step instructions
- 14 full-color photos, illustrations, and exploded views
- Includes a design option for Japanese-style pull saws
- Retail sources for project hardware and supplies
- 8.5” x 11” print shipped to you
Country of Manufacture | United States |
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WARNING: Wood Dust created by Drilling, sawing, sanding or machining wood products can expose you to wood dust, a substance known to the State of California to cause cancer. Avoid inhaling wood dust or use a dust mask or other safeguards for personal protection.