Trim Carpentry Essentials
8 Basic Rules to Master Trim Carpentry Excerpted from a contractor’s new-employee handbook, these fundamentals will improve the efficiency and quality of your work Read more Installing Baseboard Essential techniques for running baseboard, including mitering, coping, and tricky areas Read more The Secret to Coping Crown Molding Cut the crown for a perfect fit every time with this miter-saw cutting jigRead more Basic Scribing Techniques A finish carpenter shares his secrets for fitting trim to uneven, unlevel or unplumb surfacesRead more Coping Trim Essentials Making an airtight coped joint is easier than you might think, and is more durable too.Read more More Installing Baseboard More on where the baseboard ends and getting the joints right. Plus tips on nail placement and lap joints.Read more Installing Built-Up Crown Moldings Careful layout and accurate miters make installing a two-part trim an easier processRead more Cutting Acute Angles on the Chop Saw A simple jig that takes minutes to fashion makes cutting acute angles easyRead more Ten Rules for Finish Carpentry A veteran builder and teacher shares the rules that shape his work Read more Crown Molding Finger Hold Create an easy finger hold for adjusting crown molding profiles during installation Read more
VIDEO SERIES: Installing Built-Up Crown Molding Learn how to create impressive built-up crown molding from standard stock to improve any room in the house Watch
This collection of articles and videos was assembled by Tucker Windover, a finish carpenter in Arlington, Mass. Read more