miter gage (mitergaj)

A gage for determining the angle of a miter-joint or bevel-joint for picture-frames, moldings, etc. E. H. Knight. mitering-machine (mi'ter-ing-ma-shēn"), n. 1. In carp. and joinery, a machine for sawing or cutting to a true angle of 45° the ends of pieces to be joined, in order that they may be united by a miter-joint, or for cutting the pieces to any desired angle to make a bevel-joint. One form of this machine consists of a table with a circular saw and adjustable guides or fences; another consists of a bed and guide, with two blades at right angles, for making a downward cut, fixed at an angle of 45° to the guide and actuated by a lever. The latter form is used for mitering picture-frames and small moldings. 2. In printing, a mechanism of iron and steel, designed to cut the ends of metal rules with exact bevels and secure true joints at any angle. This is done in some machines by a saw, in others by a file or chisel.