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Crown Molding Fundamentals: The Simple Key to Crown Molding Success

Insider Carpentry - Spencer Lewis · 195K views · 18:05

Skill Level

Beginner

Time Required

Half day

Estimated Cost

$50–200

Equipment

Bosch

Permit Required

No

Tools Needed

Miter Saw, Angle Finder, CA Glue
In this video we talk about the fundamentals of crown molding. We discuss the simple concepts of how to perfection at the miter saw transfers to perfection on the wall for installation. The concept of consistency is the foundation of all crown molding techniques. Bosch Angle Finder - https://geni.us/ABfGCSj (Amazon) CA Glue for Crown - https://geni.us/wX2qB (Amazon) My Miter Saw - https://geni.us/BkMIBeI (Amazon) My Favorite Blade - https://geni.us/kZAB (Amazon) Starret Angle Finder - https://geni.us/YTGBr (Amazon) Leica Laser Tape Measure - https://geni.us/aHc6 (Amazon) Dowels - https://geni.us/zhcWU9 (Amazon) (0:00) Intro (0:42) Consistency is Everything (2:04) Consistency of Position (2:47) What It Means to Cut Nested (4:10) Why is cutting crown nested superior? (7:24) Pitfalls and Mistakes People Make Cutting Crown (9:13) Cutting Nested Gives Installation Advantages (11:29) How Crown Projection Changes if Cut at the Wrong Angle (15:54) What Happens to Crown Corners with a Poorly Calibrated Saw My Favorite Tools - Insider Carpentry Amazon Site - https://www.amazon.com/shop/insider_carpentry Support more content like this by becoming a PATREON SUPPORTER - https://www.patreon.com/insider_carpentry INSTAGRAM - www.instagram.com/insider_carpentry