I need a little advice on installing some cove moulding. Specifically how to cut and fit two pieces that meet: one runs horizontally, the other runs upward to meet the horizontal piece at about a 35 degree angle. They’re in the same vertical plane.
I’m guessing that one piece can be cut with the miter saw but the other will need to be carefully fit using a coping saw (I’ve done this successfully when 2 horizontal pieces meet at a right angle).
But I really have no idea how to make this look nicely finished. Any suggestions appreciated.
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"In the same vertical plane." I must be sleepy today, but I'm not seeing that in my head. You mean along the same wall? It's running along the wall/ceiling corner and the ceiling gets taller on that wall (growing in height at a 35 degree angle)?
Assuming that's the case, you should be able to do it with just an ordinary mitre joint. Glue it and it will likely stay tight. Can't really imagine how you'd pin it or clamp it. Maybe a biscuit in the joint if there's room for that.
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Yes, on the same wall. It's actually a stairwell, but I won't confuse you further by trying to describe it in words. Here's a shot of the moulding and the approximate angle I need to achieve:If I did a miter joint, wouldn't the profiles mismatch depending on what angles I used on the miter? Or am I making this more complicated than it needs to be?p.s. for some reason my browser isn't displaying the graphics in my message--if you're not seeing them either, use this link: http://edgeis.com/graphics/moulding.jpgCreative Communications | Logos | Business Cards | Websites | http://www.hwaters.com Edited 4/13/2006 11:27 am ET by Megunticook
Edited 4/13/2006 11:28 am ET by Megunticook
Now I know 'xactly what you're doing.
Simple mitre will do the trick. Mitre angle is 1/2 the angle you want to turn. When doing cove, usually you will have the angle in the horizontal plane (like going aroung a room). You have the angle in the vertical plane. Same thing, only different plane. To make your life easy, Starrett makes a handy protractor. I got one for Christmas.
http://catalog.starrett.com/catalog/catalog/groupf.asp?GrpTab=Feature&GroupID=703
Where it gets tricky is when you have angles in both planes. To get the profiles to match is impossible without adding a third piece which helps turn both. You don't have that though.
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