How to Use a Plate Joiner for Miter Joints

Flat Miter Joints

• 1

  Place the pieces of wood to be joined flat on the bench and draw a line through the center of each joint perpendicular to the mitered edges. Set the fence angle at 90 degrees, the fence height at a suitable dimension on the scale and set the depth-of-cut setting that matches the biscuit you'll be using. Clamp the work piece.

• 2

  Align the mark on the fence with the center line of the work piece and cut the slot by pushing the plate joiner so that the blade penetrates the wood. Cut all of the slots and place a glued biscuit in each slot.

• 3

  Assemble the pieces and clamp while the glue dries.

Edge Miter Joints

• 4

  Place the pieces of wood to be joined flat on the bench and draw the center line on each board. Set the fence angle to 45 degrees and set the fence to the desired setting. Tighten the height adjustment knob. Place the plate joiner on the work piece with the fence resting on the long side of the work piece.

• 5

  Align the mark on the fence with the center line of the work piece, and cut the slot by pushing the plate joiner so that the blade penetrates the wood. Cut all of the slots and place a glued biscuit in each slot.

• 6

  Assemble the pieces and clamp while the glue dries.