30
31
30
31
Fig. NN
Bevel/Miter Settings
Fig. OO
Settings for standard crown molding
lying flat on compound miter saw
table
Cutting crown molding
(Fig. NN, OO):
Your compound miter saw is suited
for the difficult task of cutting crown
molding. To fit properly, crown molding
must be cut with extreme accuracy.
The two surfaces on a piece of crown
molding that fit flat against the ceiling
and wall are at angles that, when
added together equal exactly 90°.
In order to accurately cut crown
molding for a 90° inside or outside
corner
, lay the molding with its broad
back surface flat on the saw table.
When setting the bevel and miter angles
for compound miters, remember that the
settings are interdependent; changing
one changes the other, as well.
IL
EI
ED
ID
Outside Corner
Inside Corner
Workpiece
Miter Saw Table
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NOTE: The chart below references a compound cut for crown molding ONLY
WHEN THE ANGLE BETWEEN THE WALLS EQUALS EXACTLY 90°.
KEY
BEVEL
SETTING
MITER SETTING
TYPE OF CUT
Inside corner - Left side
IL
33.9°
31.6° Right
1. Position top of molding against fence.
2. Miter table set at RIGHT 31.6°.
3. LEFT side is finished piece.
Inside corner - Right side
IR
33.9°
31.6° Left
1. Position bottom of molding against fence.
2. Miter table set at LEFT 31.6°.
3. LEFT side is finished piece.
Outside corner - Left side
OL
33.9°
31.6° Left
1. Position bottom of molding against fence.
2. Miter table set at LEFT 31.6°.
3. RIGHT side is finished piece.
Outside corner - Right side
OR
33.9°
31.6° Right
1. Position top of molding against fence.
2. Miter table set at RIGHT 31.6°.
3. RIGHT side is finished piece.