Any tips for cutting crown molding?

Answer 1

Try making a 3-sided wooden holder about 12" long for your moulding. The holder must be able to hold your moulding upright when inserted into it. Using your saw, cut across the two sides a 90 degree guide and a 45 degree guide. Slide your moulding into it and cut right through the guides. Good luck.

Remember: The moulding holder must be the same size as your moulding.

Answer 2

A power miter saw is best for this job. I must say to start that crown molding is the hardest of all moldings to cut. If the room is square a 45 degree cut will work in the corners pretty well. I always assume the room is off a little and use the hardest method. In order to get a perfect fit you have to put the molding in the miter saw at the same angle it will fit the ceiling. But,you have to reverse it or put it in the saw upside down to make the cut. Then you need a coping saw to finish the cut. You need to use this very sharp thin blade saw ,and saw along the line between the edge that shows and the raw wood. This makes for a perfect fit. I know it sounds hard,but not after you try a few practice cuts. I have been a carpenter,journeyman brick mason,stone mason,and house builder for 47 years. I hated every minute of it,but I was good at it.

Answer 3

Use a "Cut-N-Crown":
http://www.cutncrown.com/information.htm

Good Luck!

Answer 4

Use a miter saw to get the corners exact. Have a nice day.

Answer 5

Mitre box

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitre_box