Crown molding installation help

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Nice tool. Haven't shopped for anything like it, but $30 seems like a lot; the listed msrp for $45 is robbery.
 
HD sells those tools for $15-25. I used a 90-degree L and estimated from it. No matter how precise you try to be, there will be some imprecision and you'll need to caulk the gaps.

I recommend getting an air brad nailer and a compound miter saw. The time savings is worth the cost.

When nailing down the moulding, start from one side and work your way to the other side. Do not nail both ends simultaneously because the wall may not be flush. This means you need a helper.

I've heard of apps that will optimize the cuts to minimize waste; haven't tried them but it might be worth looking into.
 
angle finder, or a lot of caulk....
use long pieces. (16') and have some extra
i would recommend MDF because/against of seasonal wood movement.
also easy to bang the edges....
make a few pieces test first. just to see inside/outside corners models.... and edge "meeting"/coping
cut upside down.
measure not 2 but 4 times...
safety first on the ladder
have some "nailer" first on the wall (wood edge cut at 45degree; you nail into it if hard to "see" studs)

never get angry....your fingers depend on it...
 
Originally Posted By: Bandito440
Does anyone have a better gauge or other thoughts on how an inexperienced DIY guy can do a good job?


There are lots of places that sell inexpensive crown molding jigs. Bench dog makes a nice little jig that mounts on your miter saw or table saw fence.

It really isn't that hard to cut crown-just remember that it's upside down and backwards. Do a few practice cuts and you probably won't need a jig.
 
First time I ever installed crown molding was last year in my sisters new home. Neither myself or my BIL had a clue when we started but, once we figured it all out, it was actually pretty simple and came out great. We used a compound miter saw and this website, http://www.blocklayer.com/Crown-Molding.aspx for figuring angles.

The house had the typical non-square corners but not more than about 2-3 degrees so, what we did was make some templates. We made three template sets for inside and outside corners (12 pieces total)using the actual molding, 88, 90 and 92 degrees each and cut each piece about six inches long. We used these templates to find which fit the best in each corner, then set the saw to those angles.
 
One trick to prevent an inside miter from opening up is to cope, rather than miter, the joint. You'll need to research this and practice. Outside miters are another story. You can back cut the joint if its keeping the face from closing. You can also spread the difference from the two orthogonal walls not being square.

I'd suggest this tool: https://www.amazon.com/Starrett-505P-7-M...ett+miter+gauge

Similar, but cheaper and more flimsy: https://www.amazon.com/Quint-Measuring-S...B70NAQNQNBG4TV7
 
Originally Posted By: Bandito440
Good evening folks. I've been looking for a tool to help me measure crown molding angles. I found this:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/onecut/onecut-crown-molding-tool-patented-technology

It's less than $30, so I'll probably give it my support. Does anyone have a better gauge or other thoughts on how an inexperienced DIY guy can do a good job?


Just to point out, that tool doesn't exist yet. Kickstarter participation comes with risks.
 
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