A compound angle is shown with crown molding installed.
Crown molding is being used more today than ever before. It is seen in the design of homes, offices, and many commercial buildings. There is no need to limit the use of crown molding due to unusual angles or vaulted ceilings. Decorative moldings are being used both alone or as built-up moldings -- one molding with another one next to it or on top of it. This adds depth to the design, whether for baseboard or crown molding. The cutting techniques remain the same for both.
Instructions
1. Fit a small sample piece of the crown molding in place along the ceiling. Mark the ceiling along the edge of the sample piece. Measure the distance from the wall to that mark; now mark that same distance on the base of the miter saw, measuring out from the fence. Make a line on both the saw and the ceiling. This will keep the crown molding's angle constant.
2. Measure the angle to be cut with the protractor. The actual cut will be made at half of the angle measured. The miter saws have a solid base and fence to hold the molding. The base will serve as the ceiling and the fence as the wall. This means that the cuts will be made with the molding upside down or ceiling side down.
For a cathedral ceiling picture cutting a four by four turned ceiling side down. The cut will be made using the tilt setting of the saw blade. For flat ceilings the miter setting will be used.
3. Adjust the saw to half the measured angle. Place a of the crown molding on the saw with the ceiling side down and held along the pencil line. Cut this sample piece and check its accuracy, making adjustments if necessary.
4. Cut the crown molding. Using the finishing hammer and nails, fasten it in place. Use a small amount of wood glue in the seam to prevent the molding from shifting.
5. Measure the next piece to be cut using the same method. Continue until the area is completed.
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