A try-miter square combines the functions of a standard try square and a miter square into a single layout tool. Its wooden or metal handle features a 45-degree chamfer at the top where it meets the steel blade. This allows the woodworker to strike perfectly square lines across a board or flip the tool to mark precise 45-degree angles for miter joints.
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Grab the try-miter square so we can lay out these picture frame corners.
Related terms
Miter square
A layout tool with a fixed blade set at a specific angle, typically 45 degrees.
Framing square
A large, L-shaped metal tool used to lay out right angles and calculate complex cuts for stairs and roofs.
Scribe
To mark and cut a piece of wood so its edge perfectly matches an irregular surface.