How to cut this moulding?
#1
04-11-16, 01:40 PM
How to cut this moulding?
The bottom piece of moulding has to be replaced. How can I measure and cut this angle with a hand saw?
Thanks!
Thanks!
#3
04-11-16, 03:18 PM
Member
Going to be a real challenge to cut that angle with a hand saw and not end up with a gap.
Need at least a cheap miter box, a compound miter saw would be even better.
Need at least a cheap miter box, a compound miter saw would be even better.
#5
04-11-16, 03:38 PM
Member
Angle
Measure the angle with a t-bevel:
Johnson T-Bevel-B75 - The Home Depot
I would measure the angle from the remaining piece which is not being replaced since the piece being replaced is not fitting very well.
Johnson T-Bevel-B75 - The Home Depot
I would measure the angle from the remaining piece which is not being replaced since the piece being replaced is not fitting very well.
#6
04-11-16, 03:56 PM
Group Moderator
since the piece being replaced is not fitting very well
#7
04-11-16, 03:58 PM
But the point Joe was making is it will be quite difficult to get a nice tight fitting joint using a handsaw and cutting the angle off of a line or old piece as a guide BUT a little bit of well placed caulk can hide a lot 
#8
04-11-16, 04:03 PM
Group Moderator
Yeah, you're right Mark - that's also why this would be cut on my miter saw....
Rolomoto - any friends or neighbors with a miter saw?
Rolomoto - any friends or neighbors with a miter saw?
#9
04-11-16, 04:18 PM
There is no reason why you can't get a good joint using a hand saw. Finish carpenters and cabinet makers got perfect joints for hundreds of years before miter saws came along.
I don't know what tools you have or what you want to spend but that joint can be made perfect by using a good quality backsaw or Japanese pull saw. You can buy a tool (Sterrett makes a good one) to measure the angle (15*?) or you can make your own with two pieces of wood and a screw. If you make your own tool to get the angle you can use it as a guide fence to make the cut.
I agree that the existing joint is a "bit loose". Depending on how tight you want the joint you could also get it close and fill it with caulk and paint it.
I don't know what tools you have or what you want to spend but that joint can be made perfect by using a good quality backsaw or Japanese pull saw. You can buy a tool (Sterrett makes a good one) to measure the angle (15*?) or you can make your own with two pieces of wood and a screw. If you make your own tool to get the angle you can use it as a guide fence to make the cut.
I agree that the existing joint is a "bit loose". Depending on how tight you want the joint you could also get it close and fill it with caulk and paint it.
#10
04-11-16, 04:29 PM
Group Moderator
There is no reason why you can't get a good joint using a hand saw. Finish carpenters and cabinet makers got perfect joints for hundreds of years before miter joints came along.
#13
04-12-16, 09:19 AM
It depends on the box, some have 3 slots but some have 5 - which is what you'd need. Some miter boxes are built better than others, the cheap built ones can get wallowed out in no time. IMO you can't beat a power miter saw!
#14
04-12-16, 10:01 AM
Member
Cutting Angle
Use a mitre saw if you have one. If no mitre saw, build your own mitre box using the custom angle required for your cut. You only need 3 boards to build the box.
