Crown molding guides on angles and corners
Practical, no-fluff guides on the cuts that decide whether crown molding lands tight. Read these alongside the angle calculator.
How to cut crown molding for odd corners
How to cut crown molding for corners that are not 90 degrees: measure the real wall angle, find the miter and bevel, and cut a clean joint on out-of-square corners.
Read the guide 02Crown molding spring angle explained
What the crown molding spring angle is, how to find yours, and why 38, 45, and 52 degree profiles need different miter and bevel saw settings to cut a tight corner.
Read the guide 03Crown molding inside vs outside corners
Crown molding inside vs outside corners: the saw angles are the same magnitude, but the miter direction and the piece you keep flip. How to cut each one cleanly.
Read the guide 04How to cut crown molding flat on the saw
How to cut crown molding flat on a compound miter saw: face up, ceiling edge to the fence, with the right miter and bevel. The method that works on any saw and any corner.
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