Crown molding can add charm and beauty to just about any room, and while it is usually used as decorative trim, it also has been used as part of several cheap home decorating ideas to hide a flaw. Whatever the reason, most homeowners would like to install crown molding as part of a DIY project, but cutting crown molding angles can be intimidating.
With many different special tools on the market for cutting angles correctly, the truth is that all of the special tools available are limited to their specific applications. Without prior knowledge of the limitations, these tools may end up money wasted.
Miter Saw Blade
The best cheap home decorating ideas involving trim molding are going to take learning the correct methods and using the correct tools for the job. Saving money means spending a little time learning the right way of cutting and installing your trim and we are here to help you do just that.
1. Upside-down and Backwards - using a miter saw without a blade tilt, prop the molding against the fence. Then set the miter angle.
2. OR using a compound miter saw - lay molding face up, flat on its back. Set the miter and blade tilt. Set the tilt at zero for use as a plain miter saw.
3. There are two types of corners: Inside corners or Outside corners. Corners are not always an exact 90 degrees (inside corner) or 270 degrees (outside corner).
4. To create a tight fit when cutting angles, you will need to know the angle that is formed by the two walls. This can be measured with a 360-degree adjustable protractor.
5. When cutting your corner angles prop the molding against the fence and the bottom must be held tight against the fence while the top rests on the miter saw table. Use crown stops when making the cut if you have them.
6. For an outside corner, set the saw blade at the desired angle - most likely 45 degrees, and then cut carefully. Rotate the saw to the right, set at the desired angle and cut the second piece. Use a file and sandpaper to make small adjustments and finish the edges for a tight fit.
7. Cutting crown molding angles for an inside corner, square-cut the first piece and butt it tight into the corner. Miter-cut the second piece at the desired angle (usually 45 degrees). Hold up the second piece against the first and mark the front edge using a pencil, top to bottom, following the profile. Use a coping saw to back cut and follow the profile. Once this is done, slide this piece into the corner to make sure it's a good fit. Use a file and sandpaper to make small adjustments and finish the edges for a tight fit.
Special Price!!! Freud LU91R010 10-Inch 60 Tooth ATB Thin Kerf Miter Saw Blade with 5/8-Inch Arbor and PermaShield Coating
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Freud LU91R010 10-Inch 60 Tooth ATB Thin Kerf Miter Saw Blade with 5/8-Inch Arbor and PermaShield Coating Feature
- An ideal miter blade for cabinetmaking or trim carpentry work
- Thick MicroGrain carbide tips allow for more cuts between sharpening
- Tri-metal brazing for impact-resistant tips
- Kickback reducing design
- Limited lifetime warranty
Freud LU91R010 10-Inch 60 Tooth ATB Thin Kerf Miter Saw Blade with 5/8-Inch Arbor and PermaShield Coating Overview
This 10", thin kerf industrial blade provides a superior finish cut with sliding compound miter saws. The 5 degrees negative hook angle helps prevent the blade from being too aggressive and pushes the workpiece down and towards the fence. The .090 thin kerf blade removes less material than standard carbide blades, and thus requires less horsepower to produce equally good results. 5/8" arborFreud LU91R010 10-Inch 60 Tooth ATB Thin Kerf Miter Saw Blade with 5/8-Inch Arbor and PermaShield Coating Specifications
The Freud DifferenceFreud manufactures some of the most innovative, technologically advanced saw blades in the world. To ensure that the highest quality products meet the toughest design standards, Freud owns and operates six manufacturing facilities in Western Europe. Freud is one of the few manufacturers of woodworking tools in the world that produces its own MicroGrain carbide with titanium, called TiCo -- a combination of titanium and cobalt. Freud develops different types of carbide for each application to maximize the cutting life and performance of the tool; and Freud also operates one of the most modern product development research centers in Europe. By overseeing the entire manufacturing process from start to finish, Freud guarantees some of the highest quality, most advanced products in the industry.
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About Freud Industrial Blades
Freud’s industrial series blades were designed for the serious woodworker. Available in a variety of styles for different applications, LU blades feature thick carbide tips, precision-tensioned bodies found in every Freud quality blade. Some LU blades include a red Teflon coating that helps reduce friction, heat build-up, and gumming -- which prolongs the life of the blade.
About this Miter Saw Blade
The Freud 10-Inch 60-Tooth sliding compound miter saw blade provides a superior finish cut with both slide and non-sliding compound miter saws. A 5-degree negative hook prevents the blade from being too aggressive and helps push the work piece down and towards the fence; and the Perma-Shield coating helps make the blade resistant to friction and heat buildup. This blade is compatible with the Hitachi C8FB, Makita LS1011, and radial-arm saws for reduced climbing while crosscutting softwood, hardwood, or moldings.
Applications
This is a fine finish blade for sliding miter and radial arm saws. Use it to crosscut softwood, hardwood, or moldings.
Key Tech Specs:
- 5/8-inch arbor
- Tri-Metal Brazing
- 1/2-inch minimum depth of cut
- 2-3/4-inch maximum depth of cut
Warranty
This blade is covered by Freud's limited lifetime warranty.
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