I want to find a cheap method to make picture frames. I have been looking at miter saws to cut the 45 degree angle. I was wondering if anybody had any input on that or if they know of a good miter saw that they have used personally. Also, using the wood from Lowes prevents me from being able to put the glass to the front of the frame. Is there special wood that you can buy that has a different back specifically for frames? Any input on building frames will help. Thanks.
Need help cutting trim for a balustrade system on a steep roof. Turning from the horizontal to the slope???
June 19, 2011 By 1 Comment
Any trim guys out there ever had to do this? I have a baluster system on a roof with a 12/12 slope. The 12 inch square columns are already installed ( they stick up about three feet) but I’m trying to put the 1 X6 base (and base cap) around the bottom of the posts. I cut the "front" portion of the base and put the 45 degree miters on each end. I ripped the "side" pieces (that run up the roof) to the new height (since there at a 45 degree angle they had to be cut down so as to align with the top of the "front" piece of base). Here’s where I’m having trouble. Whatever height I make the side (sloped) pieces of base I either line up with the "inner" edge of the front base and am missing the "outer" edge of the front base or the opposite if I make the height align with the "outer"edge of the front base. I can fiddle with this and maybe notch it to hob nob it, but then I still have a mess when it comes to the base cap. I can’t seem to get it right. I have a compound slide saw.
Is there anyone out there that prefers to cut crown molding(read details)?
June 15, 2011 By 5 Comments
Is there anyone out there that prefers to cut crown molding laying flat on the bed on the miter saw? I tried this method last night and it was so much easier than trying to position it at a 45 degree angle against the fence. All you have to do is set the bed at 31.65 degrees and the blade at 33.65 degees. If you don’t have a double compound miter saw like me, do the following when you’re cutting the piece on the right side, the bottom has to be up agaist the fence and when cutting the left hand peice the top has to be up against the fence.
To Nathanael,
I really like your method for cutting crown molding.
I tried to e-mail you, but it wouldn’t go through because it said you e-mail hasn’t been confirmed.
Could you e-mail me a picture of your jig or tell me how you built it?
Thanks,
Brian
How do I cut crown moulding for coping?
June 15, 2011 By 5 Comments
I have some crown moulding that I tried to cut and cope for 90 degree angles, one the left inside corner, the other the right inside corner. When I tried to match up the corners, they don’t fit together. I have a pretty sizeable gap at the bottom of my joint. I used a compound miter to cut it, but obviously my spring angle is different from the original crown I used to practice with. If I want to make a cut by holding the crown up against the fence and compensating for the spring angle, what does my miter table angle need to be? It is just for a 90 degree angle.
Picture Frame – How to Cut Metal Frame?
May 29, 2011 By 4 Comments
I need to shorten the sides of a metal picture frame. This requires a smooth 45 degree angle cut. I own an electric miter saw with a skill saw blade but it is generally used for cutting wood 2x4s which don’t require precision. I wonder if they make a fine toothed metal cutting blade, or if this is not the right tool for the job. I have a hacksaw but those things don’t get much precision either. Any other ideas? Thanks.
