How do I cut 1/2 inch quarter round at a 45 degree angle to make it fit a 12 by 16 encloser?

Answer 1

Chop saw/ miter box/hand saw inside or outside 45's

Steven Wolf

Answer 2

I use a cutoff saw. A cheap one costs about $100. My angles are a little sloppy, but they're acceptable for my purpose. Quarter rounds are small--if you have a big gap (because of an imprecise 45-degree cut), you can fill it in with wood putty; after painting, no one will notice. I have not had to do that (I also cut door/window trim, and the imprecision showed worse, but generally it's within the acceptable range). If you don't want to buy (rent, borrow) a cutoff saw, get a mitre box. They're cheap and will probably do the trick. They have guides for a hand saw, to keep it sawing at the proper angle. Check and double-check before you cut. Hold up the piece to the window and make sure the angle is measured from the correct flat side of the q.r. After messing up a couple of pieces, I always marked which flat side would have the straight cut. (I'm sorry, I don't know how to word this properly. If you mess one up, it'll probably make a lot more sense! Just cut the long pieces first so you can still use the scrap!) Also, cut your long pieces first--that way, if you mess it up, you can use that piece for a shorter piece. Mess up a short piece and you throw it away. Thank goodness q.r.'s are cheap! Cut the long pieces [for each window, not for the whole jog--do one window at a time], then install them. Then cut the short pieces and at least lay them on the windowsill the same day, so you won't forget where you are. Make sure you stop at points that won't confuse you if you don't get back to it for a week. Don't assume you'll remember. Of course, you may not be a dense as I am, so that may not be a problem for you! As for measuring, measure from inside corner to inside corner. Cut the q.r. Go fit it to the window. If it's a little long, will it fit perfectly on the other side of the window? If not, cut off a tiny bit until it fits. Do the same to the other side. Then do the top and bottom.

Answer 3

cheap way -- hand saw miter box or the best way is an electric miter saw - all measurements are your long points in the corners -- cut one miter first then measure from the long point of it to your desired length and cut at 45 degrees to your mark

Answer 4

one would guess, you need to rap. a space right?
you can cut it with a mitre saw, very cheap , at lowes,
comes with a saw . you cant go wroung , it pre set , and will be good for other jobs too