Help w outside corner

Re: Help w outside corner

Paul in NJ


>I would make a long triangular block to support the molding at the correct angle against the fence. This is the angle the molding leans away from the cabinet or wall. Cut the molding at 45 degrees bottom side up so it leans against the fence and not away from it. Make a test piece with scrap before you commit yourself! I like to make some samples to help orient myself at the saw.

Paul Dzioba

Yup. Upside down and backwards

Paul M. in San Diego


>I always recite "upside down and backwards" when I miter crown molding. The part of the molding that goes against the ceiling, goes down on the base of the miter box. The part that goes against the wall goes against the fence of the miter box. You want to lay the wood at the exact same angle that it will be on the ceiling. A wood block either against the fence or on the base to prevent the molding from slipping outward can help.

The "backwards" part of the chant reminds you that a right hand-miter requires a left-hand cut. A firm pencil line showing direction of miter cut also helps prevent the obvious mistake.

Re: Yup. Upside down and backwards

William Duffield, on the Cohansey


>You just take the miter box and screw it to the ceiling :^J

When I've suggested that to people who are having trouble with crown molding, tongue-in-cheek, of course, I've always gotten laughs, and sometimes even an "I've considered that!"

If you can do the transformation in your mind, it can be quite helpful.

Re: Yup. Upside down and backwards

Paul Kierstead


>A firm pencil line showing direction of miter cut also helps prevent the obvious mistake.

Every once in a while I think I have got "good enough" to skip the pencil line. Almost invariably I cut one in the wrong direction within minutes. I use the line on pretty much every corner (frames, etc); it is so easy to get all focused on the other things.

You should see how many wrong ways I have cut quarter round....

You could also make a little jig, kind of like

http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx?c=1&p=53804&cat=1,240,45313

to hold the moulding (should be very easy to make for one size)

Thanks all

Ron in Kokomo


>I kinda remembered that from a project or two several years ago, but I wanted to check to makes sure

Thanks