Hi all,
I’m considering making my own crown molding for a good size project that I am doing. The design I’m looking at would be a mission/craftsman style that is flat across the face. I may add a small detail at the top or the bottom. I want it to be about 3″ across the face, cover 2″ of the cabinet, and extend about 3″ out. Now for the stupid part of the question. I know that the angles for the back of the crown should be 35 degrees and 55 degrees, but what is the best way to cut a 55 degree angle? I’m looking at running about 50′ of crown, so I need something that is time efficient.
Thanks,
Eric
“When it comes time to die, make sure all you have to do is die.” -Jim Elliot
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The compliment of 55 degrees is 35 degrees. After running the 35 degree cut, just rotate your board 90 degrees, keeping the blade set at 35 degrees.
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Mike,
Thanks for your response. I should have expounded a little more. I had thought of that, but that requires running the crown face vertically against the saw fence and cutting away almost everything that is riding on the table. I was hoping for a suggestion that might be a little safer. Though as I type this, I suppose with some strategically place featherboards I might be able to accomplish what I need to do.
Thanks,
Eric"When it comes time to die, make sure all you have to do is die." -Jim Elliot
There really aren't any "rules" regarding crown molding angles, especially in custom work. As Mike said, to cut angles beyond your equipment's available angles, you often look for a way to cut the compliment. This may mean that, on one cut, you have to stand the piece up on edge, rather than flat. Plan ahead so that you have good bearing surfaces intact when you need them. Running a flat faced, square edged piece on edge is, usually, easier than running one with a shaped profile. It's just a matter of making the cuts in a logical sequence.
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