The attached picture is from a Fine Homebuilding article. Look at the casing near the floor. What is the purpose of the small (8″ or so) piece of casing coming up from the floor. Looks like the longer piece is properly sized to sit on top of it. And a butt joint? At first I thought it was a fake install for photography reasons or whatever, but there is a second short piece tacked to the door next to the one he is working on.
I’m a homeowner, not a pro, so maybe I’m missing something. I’ve got a lot of door casing to do, and am wondering if this is a technique that will help me, but I don’t get it. And the article doesn’t mention anything about it. Can someone explain? Thanks.
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My best guess would be they are just spacers that will be replaced with Plinth blocks. Seems like it would be a pain to do it that way but maybe the blocks aren't there to put on.
It is vaguely possible that it's an over-tall door and they're dealing with pre-cut trim pieces.
M
What article, what issue-the picture is too damn small to make out.
thanks.
Perfect Miter Joints Every Time from the June/July 2004 issue.
Thanks for all the replies. The plinth block theory makes sense. So does the tall door theory, but I would have expected a scarf joint in that case.
M
I read through the article in issue 164, looked at the pictures-no mention of it but I'm sure that the plinth block idea is the answer. Jim Chestnut still makes and sells the clam clamps mentioned in the article-so if you are interested in contacting him-
http://www.miterclamp.com/Inventor.htm.
some guys like to do the trimwork before the finished floor is installed. it is pain but it reduces the likelihood of the finished floor being damaged by tradespeople. this guy will probably case all the doors and windows and even install the baseboard. after the floor goes in, he'll come back and install the plinth blocks and shoemoulding
Seems like Plinth blocks is the general consensus. Thanks all for clarifying.