All I remember is I turned it upside down and it was darn near "perfect". Don't know how I got the 45 degree angle, what saw or blade I used, but it was a full pucker project.... not my counter, a friend's.
It's essentially a rail saw with built in air clamps, power travel on the saw carriage, huge width capacity, built in routers to cut the slots for the draw bolt clamps in the underside of the top, and very precise miter stops. I ordered some post formed counter tops from a company in Detroit and got to watch them use a machine similar to this one. This is how they do it at the factory:
A home owner jig like this could be made in a 45 degree miter configuration but you'll need both a left and a right hand version:
I make a template using 1/4" MDF. A track saw works well for this. Make 2 templates one for each side, and dial them in either by additional cuts or a hand plane. When you're satisfied with the angles, use the templates with a pattern or flush trim bit.
Do this before laminating, that way if you screw up you haven't lost the whole thing.
If you're dealing with prepared countertops, leave extra length.
Go to Lowe's or Home Depot and ask them to order the corner for you. It may be more expensive but more precise.
They may even have some pieces in stock. As in "I don't like the color, etc.
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