Jig for cutting bevels and miters on the table saw

looks like a great idea. Thanks

what are you using for spline/reinforcement on those bevels?

I don't use splines or reinforcements generally. A well-fitted miter joint is quite strong, certainly strong enough to stay together as a box. If it were a piece of furniture or load-bearing in some way, I might consider reinforcements. Or for decoration. A lot of people seem to think keys or splines are required. They aren't for typical boxes. If you like to use them, great. I like the uninterrupted figure of the wood.
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I haven't made any boxes, but I certainly agree with you about the strength of a glued miter joint. I glued a 2×4 stud to a stairway edging with regular Titebond that later had to be removed for some construction. The carpenter used a hammer to try and break the 2×4 off the edging. He ended up splintering the 2×4, but that glue joint never gave way. He ended up having to shave the remains off the edging with a chisel. He told me he'd never seen a glue joint hold like that and asked me what I used. Modern adhesives are amazing.

Meant to say, a second post on using the jig to make a box is coming up tomorrow, June 27.

Wow, great idea.

quicksilver, thanks, man.

That's a clever idea.

Thanks, Surfside. When I thought of it, it seemed unique. We'll see how it goes. Thanks again.

Looks like a great idea Mitch. I totally agree with you on the integrity of mitred corners for boxes. They are a lot stronger than most folks think. The miter cuts have enough long grain to make for a good glue joint.

Thanks, Mike. I think lots of woodworkers tend to overbuild things. I know I have to constantly fight against that urge. Also, I think lots of woodworkers see the decorative splines and think they are cool, which they are. I say use them if you want but know that they aren't required.