poor man's miter box(es) done.........

outta the clampsFlushed the corners, front and back, with a plane. All the miters are still tight and gap free and I couldn't break it apart with my hands.nopeAll four corners held when I whacked it against the lally column. I was impressed because every mitered frame I've made before this was toast (without some reinforcement). I can't think of any that survived me breaking them with my hands. This survived both tests. kind of donePleased with how this looks. The finish is smooth with no streaks or 'non shiny' spots. This paint is a semi gloss enamel and it can be tricky painting but the rattle can excelled.2nd miter boxCame up short using my usual (small) carcass saw (had to try it). I needed another 1/2" or so more saw plate.old poor man's miter boxBroke it up and this will give up two cleats that I'll glue to the miter box bottoms. That is what will hold the miter box in the vise.90° test cutThe face cut was dead on but the vertical one wasn't. I thought the cut was toast but it…