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How to Build a Miter Box

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DIFFICULTY RATING: (2 out of 5 - Easy)

A miter box is an important tool to help cut perfect 90- and 45-degree cuts.
Step 3: Strike a line down the length of each leg.
Using your finger as a gauge, strike a line with a pencil down the length of wood that will act as a side to the miter box. This line will extend the marking that locates the center of the elevated base. Avoid pressing too hard and causing splinters. Repeat this step on the other side of the miter box.
Use your finger as a gauge to strike the line.

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