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INSTRUCTIONS FOR CUTTING CROWN MOLDING LAYING FLAT AND USING THE
COMPOUND FEATURES
1. Molding laying with broad back surface down flat on saw table (Fig. 20).
FIG. 20
FENCE
TABLE
CROWN MOLDING FLAT ON TABLE AND
AGAINST FENCE
2. The settings below are for All Standard (U.S.) crown molding with 52° and 38° angles.
BEVEL SETTING
TYPE OF CUT
33.85°
LEFT SIDE, INSIDE CORNER:
1. Top of molding against fence
2. Miter table set right 31.62°
3. Save left end of cut
33.85°
RIGHT SIDE, INSIDE CORNER:
1. Bottom of molding against fence
2. Miter table set left 31.62°
3. Save left end of cut
33.85°
LEFT SIDE, OUTSIDE CORNER:
1. Bottom of molding against fence
2. Miter table set left 31.62°
3. Save right end of cut
33.85°
RIGHT SIDE, OUTSIDE CORNER:
1. Top of molding against fence
2. Miter table set right 31.62°
3. Save right end of cut
When setting bevel and miter angles for all compound miters, remember that:
The angles presented for crown moldings are very precise and difficult to set exactly.
Since they can easily shift slightly and very few rooms have exactly square corners, all
settings should be tested on scrap molding.
PRETESTING WITH SCRAP MATERIAL IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT!
ALTERNATIVE METHOD FOR CUTTING CROWN MOLDING
Place the molding on the table at an angle between the fence and the saw table, as shown
in Figure 20A. Use of the crown molding fence accessory (DW7084) is highly recommended
because of its degree of accuracy and convenience. The crown molding fence accessory is
available for purchase from your local dealer.
The advantage to cutting crown molding using this method is that no bevel cut is required.
Minute changes in the miter angle can be made without affecting the bevel angle. This way,
when corners other than 90° are encountered, the saw can be quickly and easily adjusted
for them. Use the crown molding fence accessory to maintain the angle at which the molding
will be on the wall.
CROWN MOLDING BETWEEN FENCE AND TABLE
TABLE
FENCE
BOTTOM SIDE
OF MOLDING
TOP SIDE
OF MOLDING
FIG. 20A
DW7084 CROWN
MOLDING FENCE
INSTRUCTIONS FOR CUTTING CROWN MOLDING ANGLED BETWEEN THE
FENCE AND BASE OF THE SAW FOR ALL CUTS:
1. Angle the molding so the bottom of the molding (part which goes against the wall when
installed) is against the fence and the top of the molding is resting on the base of the saw,
as shown in Figure 20A.
2. The angled “flats” on the back of the molding must rest squarely on the fence and base
of the saw.
INSIDE CORNER:
OUTSIDE CORNER:
Left side
Left side
1. Miter right at 45°
1. Miter left at 45°
2.
Save right side of cut
2. Save right side of cut
INSIDE CORNER:
OUTSIDE CORNER:
Right side
Right side
1. Miter left at 45°
1. Miter right at 45°
2. Save left side of cut
2. Save left side of cut
Special Cuts
NEVER MAKE ANY CUT UNLESS THE MATERIAL IS SECURED ON THE TABLE AND
AGAINST THE FENCE.
ALUMINUM CUTTING
ALWAYS USE THE APPROPRIATE SAW BLADE MADE ESPECIALLY FOR CUTTING
ALUMINUM. These are available at your local D
E
WALT retailer or D
E
WALT service center.
Certain workpieces, due to their size, shape or surface finish, may require the use of a clamp
or fixture to prevent movement during the cut. Position the material so that you will be cutting
the thinnest cross section, as shown in Figure 21. Figure 21A illustrates the wrong way to cut
these extrusions. Use a stick wax cutting lubricant when cutting aluminum. Apply the stick
wax directly to the saw blade before cutting. Never apply stick wax to a moving blade.
The wax, available at most hardware stores and industrial mill supply houses, provides proper
lubrication and keeps chips from adhering to the blade.
Be sure to properly secure workpiece.
