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   Guest_ | Mar 21, 1999 07:19am | #16

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   Any advice on how to make that final adjustment to the saw for that final cut? ie, slight opening on top, bottom or all along the joint will require what type of adjustment, Miter or Bevel?

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   Guest_ | Mar 13, 1999 04:37am | #1

   *Mike,

   When cutting on the flat using a SCMS you would increase the miter angle if the bottom of the crown were open and decrease the miter angel if the top were open. If the center of the miter cut is open you need to increase the the bevel angle and decrease it, if it doesn't close.

   Joseph FuscoView Image

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   Guest_ | Mar 13, 1999 08:23am | #2

   *Joe, You seem to hang a few miles of trim now and then...so here's the question...Why cut crown on the flat? I have hung very little but what I did put up was cut with it upside down and not on the flat...Then just cut it 45 degrees for outsides and coped insides...all looks beauteous....Could you add your thoughts on flat verses???...J

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   Guest_ | Mar 13, 1999 08:35am | #3

   *Jack,

   Here's the answer. . . If the crown is larger the about 5" it will not fit in a say 10" saw. I have five saw to choose from when I cut crown. BTW it's really easier to cut the crown on the flat.

   Joseph FuscoView Image

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   Guest_ | Mar 13, 1999 12:05pm | #4

   *Mike are you coping?Crown molding is not rocket science. Most of todays molding are under the five inch and a 12" will handle all of that. For bigger stuff this is done by adding to the crown to get the depth I personally will not install crown with a mitered joint as this allows cracks to show as the house gets settled.

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   Guest_ | Mar 13, 1999 05:28pm | #5

   *If you dont miter, what do you use?

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   Guest_ | Mar 13, 1999 05:44pm | #6

   *cc,I think Bill is talking about inside corners.I agree with him on that.Joe makes a good point on cutting on the flat though,if you use ADJ's method you have to hold the crown perfect to the fence and base or the cut is wrong.Vince

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   Guest_ | Mar 14, 1999 12:26am | #7

   *Vince,I put a stop on my deck that holds the perfect angle as you are right that otherwise you're just making a mess....The stop is super easy and so are the cuts....I also can cut huge crown as it is sitting on an angle...so crown can be wider than the capacity of the chop box.JI like the killer Dewalt 12" do anything saw for my next saw if I ever buy another one...Anyone else not like it?

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   Guest_ | Mar 14, 1999 01:23am | #8

   *Jack,I have the 12" Dewalt, it's great for all sorts of stuff. Try one if you get the chance.Vince

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   Guest_ | Mar 14, 1999 05:32am | #9

   *It's on my list of toys to buy next....J

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   Guest_ | Mar 14, 1999 06:29pm | #10

   *I just read this thread, and am now quite confused.You mean your not supposed to use your power saw to cut crown molding???Sheesh, will I ever learn?Blue

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   Guest_ | Mar 16, 1999 04:03am | #11

   *For real production crown, there is only one saw. The EEEEHAAAA 15" Hitachi. Upside down and backwards. It's never seen a crown too big!Jack,the DeWalt slider is nice, but just to cover all your bases, don't pass up a look see of the large Makita ( could save you a few bucks too).BB

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   Guest_ | Mar 16, 1999 04:10am | #12

   *BuckSnort,

   That's a real nice saw. . . I've had it for about 11 years.

   Joseph FuscoView Image

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    Guest_ | Mar 16, 1999 04:24am | #13

    *Snortdude,Own a Makita slider now..the old ten inch.....Love it but the turntable affair is lousy and the lock mechanism is poor, and the scale is'nt marked in bright readable colors....I have played with all of them in the stores and am leaning toward Dewalt....But I've sold more tools than I've bought of late...Trying to "lighten up the load"....Might become a travellin fool soon....By the By, I must own over a hundred power tools these days.....over twenty five Makitas and counting...Porter Cable, Bosch, Milwaukie, and more...Lots of compressers...airless toys...alumipole system that goes 50' plus and much much more....Thought of starting a rental just to help knock the dust off some of these tools...Rental...Yeah..Just watch my tools do the work!!!...I like that idea alot...And maybe a webcam and internet site so I can do the rentals from a boat hanging out with some island babes...sand between the toes...Love the internet and all the new frontiers and possibilities one can actually do not just dream of...Jack in the land of sand and surf,Jb Online Tool Rentals

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    D._Cuite | Mar 16, 1999 05:35am | #14

    *Used my eight inch Hitachi scs for eight inch crown cut on the flat. Got it right the first time with a little help from FH #68 and the scientific calculator on my computer. No inside miters, built one by boxes instead with bottom routed caps. Three coats of oil and it is beautiful. One hint for longevity, make sure you nail to the wall studs and ceiling joists.

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    Guest_ | Mar 17, 1999 04:36am | #15

    *Jock mon, so how much dese rentals be?Fittin' op for some sailin' me own self, BB

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   Paul_Shotola | Mar 21, 1999 07:19am | #17

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   Joe (BTW: cool signature!), can you give us a quick and dirty explanation of cutting crown flat? I'm posting for the group of 4 homeowners here that are trying to make our crappy 25 year old tract houses into something nice.

   Also, as the designated neighbor in charge of buying a new miter saw (the 9" B&D has got to go...), is a slider needed? Or just compound? Everyone's opinion is welcome.

   Thanks, The Allentown Gang