Masons mitre or butt joint for solid wood joint

[paro]

Hi All - It seems to be the norm to cut a mason mitre for worktops but I wasn't sure if that applies to solid wood tops also or if it matters. I figured either way there is the potential for movement with the solid wood so wasn't sure if it made a difference. A secondary question was if there is a recommended way to seal the joint for the purposes of avoiding any build of muck over time or whether its just something you live with. 

 

Thanks,Paul

[Mike]

I'm not aware of a better way. If you use adhesive and clamp it up with the bolts it should be resistant to movement and there really shouldn't be a build-up of muck.

[markc]

You only need a masons mitre if you have a pre formed chamfered or rolled edge. If doing solid top, mitre is great glued and bolted, then if you want a chamfer or rolled edge it can be done with a router after joining.