It is widely used to cut moldings to create coped rather than miter joints.

To make a miter joint, each of the two pieces must be cut off at an angle that is exactly half that of the corner.

But achieving good-looking results is often easier, especially on uneven walls, because fewer miter joints are necessary.

Miter clamps are designed to hold miter joints together.

A disadvantage of a miter joint is its weakness, but it can be strengthened with a spline.

Constructing a perfect miter joint.

These holes should be at least eight inches apart, and at least four inches away from the miter joint.

"What I saw wasn't at the miter joint," the Senator said.

The 45 angle is used commonly in creating miter joints.

It's a good idea to make this piece slightly long, about 1/4-inch, because you may find a gap in the miter joint.