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  1. 31st December 2011, 03:26 PM #1
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    Default Testing for 45 degree angle

    Hi. I'm wondering how people go about testing for 45 degree angles - in the search for the perfect mitre - picture framing etc. I normally do it by cutting two pieces and then holding them together against the inside of a 90deg square. This works very well - if you have three hands. I dont, so it never leaves me feeling confident.

    Is there a better way ?
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    Masking tape can be your third hand.

    With 7 "third hands," assemble 8 pieces and check for a final gap or interference. The error in each is 1/8 of the total.

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    You could get a 45 degree square. I have a starrett square that has one on it.

    Lie-Nielsen Toolworks Australia | Combination Squares

    Or a Colen Clenton 45 degree marker - COLEN CLENTON 45 DEGREE MARKERS


    Or you could try these mitre/framing squares.

    Mitre & Framing Clamps : CARBA-TEC



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