Fixing Miter Joints

No Wood Putty! - A quick tip for fixing miter joints

If you've ever experienced the frustration of discovering that "little gap" on the outside of your miter joint, you'll appreciate this quick tip.

Woodworkers often try to hide these gaps with wood putties or other fillers, but there's a faster and easier way to solve this problem.

If the gap is small, you can use the edge of a screwdriver to subtly round over the corners. The corners will close in and mask the gap.

The effect is very subtle but effective.