Mason's mitre with much less waste than occurs with a common mitre joint, in which triangular sections must be removed from the ends of both joint members. The terms "back mitre" and "mason's mitre" (or "miter") are often used interchangeably, but are different types of joints, and used for different purposes. Both joints are traditionally used in stone or woodwork. Neither joint requires that one part be coped (or fit) over the other. In the back mitre, the joints follow the mitre and stile/rail joining lines. In the mason's mitre, the intersecting mouldings are carved within a single stone block or the
Mitre 10 (New Zealand) brands for New Zealand after changes to the ownership of the, quite separate, Mitre 10 operation in Australia. MEGA is Mitre 10's "big-box" chain, designed as a one-stop shop for major projects. It directly competes with such chains as Bunnings and The Warehouse. Mega stores offer customers a larger product range than standard Mitre 10 stores including larger garden centres and drive-through facilities, as well as extra services such as cafes and children's play areas. Mitre 10 MEGA stores are predominantly owner operated, however on occasion there is some funding support from the national body. there are 28 Mitre 10