45 Degree Miter Cuts in Cab

[davidskywalker]

What is the easiest and most accurate way to get the 45 degree miter cuts in the cabinet corners?

[cbass]

A well tuned table saw table saw with a very good crosscut guide

[johnnyreece]

Easiest? If you have a good miter saw, you could probably do it. Just spend some time dialing it in, if you can. Honestly, though, I use the method cbass describes, as I've not got a properly dialed in miter saw, but I do have access to the table saw.

[jeff12]

A well tuned table saw table saw with a very good crosscut guide

My favorite method also. This is what I found to work best for me.
Incra Miter 5000 and Jet table saw. Better than any of my miter saws.

[Cantplay]

Jeff:

With the guide set as in your photo how do you get enough blade height?

John

[johnnyreece]

I believe on the wreck cabinets, the front edges of the cab are just small pieces that are mitered and glued to the rest of the cabinet that has a different style of joint. They aren't very big.

[cbass]

A well tuned table saw table saw with a very good crosscut guide

My favorite method also. This is what I found to work best for me.
Incra Miter 5000 and Jet table saw. Better than any of my miter saws.

Man if I had one them things I wouldn't have an excuse for doin such poor work.

[jeff12]

Jeff:

With the guide set as in your photo how do you get enough blade height?

John

uses set like this for small cuts in front trim. Set it at 90° and tilt the blade for large cuts up to about 15 inches of depth

[sethyrish]

I used a lock miter router bit and borrowed a router table. I did make a few stuff ups but are very happy with results.

[Synchu]

You should be.
These look gorgeous!
Niki

[cbass]

I used a lock miter router bit and borrowed a router table. I did make a few stuff ups but are very happy with results.

That's the way to go .extremely strong.apparently people don't like to see the lock part in the corners.

[sethyrish]

Thanks

The keyed bit was also fragile on the soft pine. I had to use sacrificial blocks before and after the cut to stop them from getting knocked off by router bit. Here's a image that shows the key.