Miter box

[boxerman]

I got this yesterday it was my dad's he past away a couple years ago. And got all of his tools. And never saw anything like this before. Wonder anybody knows anything about this tool and how it is used.

 

[nytefaii]

I'm just guessing here, but it looks like you would secure the blank behind the red stopper. Then you run the saw between the black guide wheels to make your angled cut on the left side, or you straight cut or even angled cut again on the right side..

Most newer mitre boxes have it for several different angles, these look fixed.

Hope this is close, and if not, my appologies.

 

[alphageek]

I'm pretty sure this is a "picture frame mitre box"... Kinda like this:

http://www.amazon.com/Jorgensen-91835-Picture-Framing-Kit/dp/B00020BN8Q

 

[boxerman]

I'm pretty sure this is a "picture frame mitre box"... Kinda like this:

http://www.amazon.com/Jorgensen-91835-Picture-Framing-Kit/dp/B00020BN8Q

Maybe you are right.

 

[Mark]

I think Dean is right. My Grandfather had a wooden version that he used for picture frames. His used a strap clamp to hold the wood in the jig

 

[jocat54]

I'm pretty sure this is a "picture frame mitre box"... Kinda like this:

http://www.amazon.com/Jorgensen-91835-Picture-Framing-Kit/dp/B00020BN8Q

I think you are right, I have an old craftsman set that looks very similar to this.

 

[Jgrden]

For making picture frames. Betcha.

 

[PenMan1]

I had one very similar to the one you showed. It was marked "Pro Miter Co." and took a special "back saw" which I lost and could not find a replacement. I think the Pro Miter Company went under or was bought by Jorgenson. This is the piture framing saw that replaced it. The old version cut both sides of a picture frame in the same jig setup for a super accurate 90 degree outside corner and a perfect fitting 45 degree miter. My old Pro Miter version was limited to 6 inch frame moulding.

 

[Woodlvr]

I use four of these harbor freight brand clamps when I make frames. I also have a brand new saw like the one pictured, I cannot get myself to use it, the table saw is easier for me.