Mason's mitre Mason's mitre A mason's mitre is a type of mitre joint, traditionally used in stonework or masonry but commonly seen in kitchen countertops. In a mason's mitre, the two elements being joined meet as for a butt joint but a small section of one member is removed creating a socket to receive the end of the other. A small mitre is made at the inside edges of the socket and on the end of the intersecting member so that edge treatments are carried through the joint appropriately. The mason's mitre allows the appearance of a mitre joint to be created
Architectural Woodwork Institute the board to eleven members, eliminating the Executive Committee, and establishing a Development Council. Architectural Woodwork Institute The Architectural Woodwork Institute (AWI), founded in 1953, is a professional trade association. Member companies are the fabricators of fine finished woodwork, millwork, and furniture. AWI has published a Standard of Care for woodworking since 1961, called the Quality Standards Illustrated. The association is built on the idea of sharing knowledge in many forms – formal programs, seminars and workshops, networking, committee involvement and publications. AWI and its members is devoted to fostering professionalism throughout the industry. Each member firm today garners prestige