A miter box is an important tool to help cut perfect 90- and 45-degree cuts.
Step 1: Collect and understand the parts. The miter box will consist of three lengths of wood to form a base and two sides. The base of the box will rest on two lengths of scrap wood, elevating the box by a 1/4-inch. This will allow the legs to stabilize the box during sawing. The base will rest on two lengths of scrap wood.
