On Sep 7, 7:02*am, "sal" wrote:
Can someone tell me how to make accurate 45 % cuts *that actually fit
together nicely? I *was building an deck and have some *herringbone and
mitered *joints that were an devil to do , using *number 2 grade spruce. I
love making sawdust.

Sal

Go to an art supply store and pick up a drafting square, and us this
to make a jig assuming you are using a circular saw. Place the jig on
the wood and use this to guide the saw