Kitchen Worktop Mitre Joint

[Joe100w]

Planning to use a mitre to join corner of worktops. Is there any tip that I need to make sure I get it right

Thanks

 

[vitalchip]

Make sure you've got a sharp cutter and that the jig is firmly clamped down. Take a number of shallow passes ( about 6mm each ) holding the guide firmly against the back face of the slot in the jig. Once you're all the way through make one full depth pass holding the guide firmly against the front edge of the slot.

 

[noseall]

Planning to use a mitre to join corner of worktops.

I think you will have more success with a butt and scribe joint.

 

[Joe100w]

I have seen somewhere that at times they supply biscuit joints for the mitre cuts. How do we use these and what parts is required for this.

Thanks

 

[vitalchip]

I assumed you meant a masons mitre.. you're not planning to try cuttong a regular 45˚mitre are you?

 

[Joe100w]

Yes, it is a mason's mitre. I was thinking of inserting a biscuit wedge on either side of the cut to keep both worktops at the same level when tightening the bolts underneath. Is that advisable / practical.