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   calvin | Dec 17, 2009 06:32am | #1

   In most situations you do what you have to do to keep the reveal around the jambs the same. That means ripping the casing down to the width of the jamb edge to wall, minus the reveal.

   On some very wide casings, with intricate backband over flat stock, I've narrowed the flat stock, leaving the backband intact.

   Once, I continued the casing into and on the adjacent wall.

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   calvin | Dec 17, 2009 07:23am | #2

   Don't know your level of
   Don't know your level of expertise, so I'll add this.

   To cut that head pc. mitre where not all the trim will be present on one side.

   Measure the short point length (with reveal). Cut mitres each end. Now measure distance to wall from your reveal. Clip the tip of your mitred headpc this distance from the shortpoint.

   Clear as mud?

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   proud2bcanadian | Dec 17, 2009 05:41pm | #3

   Calvin,

   Thank you for your reply.

   To give you a bit of background : I'm a cabinetmaker so I do have experience in a bit of trim work and I'm able to apply skills from one trade to the next.

   I am in no ways a finish carpenter, but it's something I'm picking up as I go along. So far, simple crown, baseboard, and window casings. Next I'm moving to jambs, doors, and harder crown when I'm confident.

   You hit the nail right on the head! I like the idea of cutting the casing and running it from one wall, to the adjacent wall. Once I have everything up after Xmas, I'll post a couple pictures for review!

   Thanks again, I really appreciate it!

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   calvin | Dec 17, 2009 09:10pm | #4

   Proud to be conversing with one of our neighbors to the north.

   Please when you come back either b/4 or after the finish, email me through the site to come take a look at this post. If Taunton hasn't managed the challenge, I might not know you've returned.

   thanks and best of luck.

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   popawheelie | Dec 17, 2009 09:51pm | #5

   I was taught when framing to always have at least 4" on those short walls. That way you have room for the trim.

   To late now. Rip it to fit.

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   cjeffrey | Dec 18, 2009 10:37pm | #6

   I Hate it when there is not enough room for trim! Like a 32" door at the end of a 36" hall.

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   proud2bcanadian | Dec 19, 2009 12:06am | #7

   Yeah, unfortunately they didn't move anything around and kept everything the way it was, but changed the casing size to a larger one (to match the crown and baseboard). It's a complete pain, but hopefully I can work around it with the above suggestions!

   It's one of those "I have no problem problem-solving on a job site!" kinda jobs where the customer comes back and says "Merry Christmas, here's a truckload of things to keep you busy!" haha. Oh well, I'm happy because I'm learning as I go along and the lady who has hired me on is more than happy to let me do so!

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   sisyphus | Dec 19, 2009 12:58am | #8

   The other common pitfall is when the switch box is mounted too close to the rough opening and you have to monkey with it or notch the casing.