Hi!
I’m making my own crown molding for my mantle. I would like to know how to cut the rear of the crown molding at 38/52 degrees an a table saw.
pops 56
Edited 1/15/2006 12:40 pm ET by pops56 Fine Woodworking Recommended Products
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Set the bevel to 7 degrees and cut the angles on the back before you cut the profiles on the front. Run the piece thru the saw on edge for the angle greater than 45 degrees, and then on the wide side for the complimentary angle. This is kind of a risky cut so take appropriate cautions--feather boards and pushsticks etc...
Good luck
Peter
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Why is this in the "woodturning" forum?
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