Craftsman style door caps
#1
10-15-08, 08:15 AM
Craftsman style door caps
Hi,
I want to find a simple method to make door and window caps. I have heard that you can take the trim board, make it approx 2 " longer than necessary; cut each end off at a 45 degree angle, and then swap the small ends to fit under the 45 degree cut of the trim piec to make a smooth cornered end . But, I would like some diagrams or measurements so I don't have to make it up as I go along. Anyone heard of this technique?
Thanks for your help
I want to find a simple method to make door and window caps. I have heard that you can take the trim board, make it approx 2 " longer than necessary; cut each end off at a 45 degree angle, and then swap the small ends to fit under the 45 degree cut of the trim piec to make a smooth cornered end . But, I would like some diagrams or measurements so I don't have to make it up as I go along. Anyone heard of this technique?
Thanks for your help
#2
10-15-08, 08:33 AM
Super Moderator
I think you are talking about the same thing as a mitered return , such as is used for chair rail. But I'm no expert trim carpenter...
Here is one explanation....there's a ton if you do a search for that term.
http://www.construction-resource.com/miter-return.php
Here is one explanation....there's a ton if you do a search for that term.
http://www.construction-resource.com/miter-return.php
