Depth and miter gauge

A depth and miter gauge for marking trim, comprising:

• a web having a first slot adjacent a first end of the web defining first and second opposing edges that are substantially parallel to the first end of the web for making depth markings on the trim;
• and
• a first flange extending substantially perpendicularly from a first side of the web along a line of intersection, and having a first end angled acutely relative to the first side of the web;
• wherein said first edge of said first slot is substantially perpendicular to said line of intersection.

A method for making mitered joints on J-channel trim, comprising:

• providing a depth and miter gauge including a web having a slot defining a first edge adjacent an end of the web for making depth markings on the trim, and a first flange extending approximately perpendicularly from a first side of the web and having a mitered edge on its first end for making miter markings on the trim;
• placing the web on a base of the trim and the end of the web flush with an end of the trim;
• making a mark on the base of the trim along the first edge of the gauge;
• placing the first flange on a front leg of the trim and the end of the web flush with the end of the trim;
• making a mark on the front leg of the trim along the mitered edge of the gauge;
• and
• removing portions of the trim using the marks for guidance to create a mitered joint on the trim.