Lesson 5: Miter Joint

How can miter joints be strengthened?
Explain why accuracy is so important when laying out and cutting miter joints.
How can you make sure that the corners all fit properly?
Explain how a sliding miter saw operates.

Miter box
Miter joint
Biscuit
Key
Spline
Dowel

WM.01.01
Demonstrate safe material handling practices.
WM.01.02
Demonstrate and explain knowledge of workplace safety procedures.*(A2)
WM.01.03
Demonstrate and explain knowledge of personal safety practices pertaining to eye wear, footwear, clothing, and personal protective equipment (PPE) used in wood technology.*(A3)
WM.04.02
Identify proper use and function of the following portable power tools: circular saw, drill, jig/saber saw, finishing sanders, and routers.*(B9)
WM.04.04
Demonstrate and explain knowledge of proper use and storage of portable power tools.*(A6)
WM.04.05
Demonstrate and explain knowledge of proper use and storage of basic hand tools.*(A5)
WM.04.14
Select appropriate tools, procedures, and/or equipment.
WM.04.15
Follow laboratory safety rules and procedures.
WM.04.16
Demonstrate good housekeeping at a workstation within total laboratory.

Reading for understanding with the intent to apply concepts to hands on projects throughout the course.
DOK Level: 1 Define, match, recall, & label
DOK Level: 2 Explain, outline, and summarize

Standard copy of Text
Highlighted copy of Text for ELL, 504, IEP

Students will complete a Google Quiz based on readings

Glencoe-Wood Technology & Processes Textbook and Workbook