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8 Basic Rules to Master Trim Carpentry Online Membership Required

Excerpted from a contractor’s new-employee handbook, these fundamentals will improve the efficiency and quality of any finish carpenter’s work. by Tucker Windover

Tip: Fitting coped crown molding

by Colin Siddall

Sculpting a radiused crown molding in plaster

Bullnosed corners on drywall can complicate crown-molding installations. A radiused outside corner is an elegant solution.by Brian Campbell

Video: Creating Custom Curved Moldings

Technology and craftsmanship combine to create curved moldings for cabinetry, doors, and windowsby Justin Haug

The secret to coping crown molding

Cut the crown at the same angle as the projection and the cope will fit every timeby Bill Shaw

Video: Custom Knives, Custom Moldings

A tour inside The New England Woodworking Company's millwork shop

Editors PickMastering Complex CrownOnline Membership Required

A multiple-piece cornice adds sumptuous detailby Joe Milicia

Salvaging old trim for reuse

Learn how to pry trim from walls without damaging either one  by Tom O'Brien

Tip: Help for solo crown-molding installers

by Otto Rhodes

Tip: Finger-grip notch for fine-tuning crown molding in place

by Andy Engel

Tip: Easier coping with the jigsaw

by Jim Delvin

Coping Moldings

Coping moldingsby Tom O'Brien

Crown Molding Around a Cathedral CeilingOnline Membership Required

Simple instructions to ensure that your molding will still match when it meets the corners of a vaulted ceilingby Gary M. Katz

Tip: Coping with mini-grinders

by Gregg Roos

Tip: Getting a grip on crown molding

by Matthew G. Michaels

Hide Those Ugly Window ShadesOnline Membership Required

A valance of MDF and crown molding hides an unsightly shadeby Mike Guertin

Editors PickCrown-Molding FundamentalsOnline Membership Required

Backing ripped from 2x4s and a well-planned installation scheme take a lot of the guesswork out of this challenging jobby Clayton DeKorne

Tip: Quick and accurate built-up crown moldings

by John Michael Davis

Editors PickChoosing and Using a Miter Saw

Read expert ratings and reviews on the latest miter saws, and learn how to get the most from your miter saw with how-to videos and articles.by Clayton DeKorne

Re-creating Victorian TrimOnline Membership Required

Complicated profiles require custom knives, but installation is a cinchby Sebastian Eggert

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