The shooting board was developed over a century ago to ensure that corners and miter ends on smaller boards are square. Working in conjunction with a hand plane on its side, the shooting board is well suited to thin work that cannot be hand planed due to the narrow bearing surface. A good example of narrower stock are components of a small drawer for a jewelry box or a small cabinet. Shooting boards can be made in a simple form or have added features that make it a greater pleasure to use.