Great video Scott, couldn't agree more about marking, blades, and sneaking up on your cuts. Fine line ,fine cut. As for blades I like the Ridge Carbide.
This is like a mini masterclass. All the tips and shortcuts that were obvious but didn't think about, like cutting at an angle puts less stress and wear on the tool and material. I realized that cutting a 1/6 shy or so then cutting on the mark a second time was much easier on both the tool and material because now the second cut really doesn't have any material on the waste side (though it takes longer cutting twice and dulling blades quicker). But for miters, using the same concept it makes perfect sense.
@@mavenfeliciano1710 thank you. When cutting crown, there is no rush. Cut once , twice or three times if needed. Also starting with a sharp blade at the beginning of a job will handle the extra cuts. I just want it Tight and Right. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
“Working the miter” is a great way of thinking. I got much tighter results on picture frames when I realized some cuts might need to be at say, 45.4 or 44.9.
I always use mechanical pencils with trim. I use a 90 tooth blade. I personally never used stops. I lay out each piece on the saw fence and draw lines with my pencil. I hold each piece to that guage line. Crown stops are a good idea. Less stress on the hands. The fine line is key to quality trim work.
@@Roosters-rants1977 sharp pencil and have a stop on the fence really is sweet. The blade is spinning always pushing a board towards the fence, not the user. It’s fast smooth and super accurate. No time needed to make sure your right on your pencil line. Stop bar does that for you along with leaving the base open to make other cuts you or a helper might need to make. Thanks for the comments.
@@ajs96350 your right. If anyone is cutting 4” crown Flat is just wasting THEIR OWN TIME. Everyone should now know cutting Nested with the Crownstopfence is Fast, Smooth and Super Accurate. With it you are Solid against the fence. Thanks for your support. Keep on Cutting!’
The best finish is raw wood then either stained or painted in place. Problem I’ve always had with prefinished stuff is the nail holes after. Even with the 23gauge. You have to have the cabinet maker or a painter come through and airbrush the crown after or you’re messing with the color matched fill sticks which never match perfect.
You forgot to mention to “bed”or as you say”nest”your crown moldings with the bottom side of the molding against the vertical portion of your saw fence. Or as I like to say, bed it down side up.
@@tundrawhisperer4821 STAEDTLER . Drafting pencil. Cheapest on Amazon. Expensive at Staples. Great pencil. I will not work with out it. Has a clip as well and I wear it on my shirt. 🙂
I have been a finish carpenter for yrs and just do not do a lot of crown? In fact I hate doing it for the fact most home owners wait until you leave for the day and pick apart your work? My last bigger job where I reskinned a kitchen and did 48 doors, new drawers , garbage pullouts, huge custom built farm sink cabinet, and crown. 1st mistake they purchased material ( to save money which is fine) and I asked for “two” extra sticks stating hey it’s pretty common if I don’t use it I will buy it from you? The wicked witch came back with one extra stating ( her exact words) “ that is enough”? I like to cut long use a pin gun tack it up mark and cut next one if cabinets & ceilings are wonky like this one! The owner ( man not wife) stated “ wow that’s not right” ? I tried to explain however , he knew just enough to get himself in way over his head ? I quit , had him square up and left! He said he would finish the crown? “ not a joke” his miter saw was in the corner of the garage with chickens Roosting on it ? It had the original blade in it ! Couple months go by and I message him on how it went ? SILENCE! I should hv sent him a message “ not as easy as you thought “ !
@ that is a very very wise statement ! Unfortunately these two lived in the home & thus had access to the job which made me sour on working for ppl just because they agreed to my price ! Big big mistake ! I hv learned to pick your customers if you can of course ? Lots of new young guys are subject to these basket case customers ! Thank you for some great tips ; my favorite finding the miter before making a whole piece cut !
Great advice from a true professional !!!!!
@@stevet5238 thank you. More to come.
Great video Scott, couldn't agree more about marking, blades, and sneaking up on your cuts. Fine line ,fine cut. As for blades I like the Ridge Carbide.
@@timothywashburn4669 thank you. I’ll have to try out the Ridge Blade.
This is like a mini masterclass. All the tips and shortcuts that were obvious but didn't think about, like cutting at an angle puts less stress and wear on the tool and material.
I realized that cutting a 1/6 shy or so then cutting on the mark a second time was much easier on both the tool and material because now the second cut really doesn't have any material on the waste side (though it takes longer cutting twice and dulling blades quicker). But for miters, using the same concept it makes perfect sense.
@@mavenfeliciano1710 thank you. When cutting crown, there is no rush. Cut once , twice or three times if needed. Also starting with a sharp blade at the beginning of a job will handle the extra cuts. I just want it Tight and Right. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Never cut too short. Sneak up on your pencil marks. The only way to go.
Great instruction.
@@ben68442 Short is no good! Thank you.
Throughly enjoyable and informative video. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience
@@michaelfitzpatrick6264 thank you. More to come.
Great video. Almost spit out my coffee when you said "angle of the dangle", lol.
Lots of good info in here.
@@AertPietersz thank you. More laughs to come ! 🙂
Great tips, thank you Sir! I am having to install crown at my house and I ended up cutting flat. It did indeed take longer.
So many great tips, thank you so much!
@@ScharleH your welcome. I’m glad I could help. Make sure to check out the crownstopfence at FastCap.com
Great video! Thanks for the knowledge share!
Thank you. More coming soon.
“Working the miter” is a great way of thinking. I got much tighter results on picture frames when I realized some cuts might need to be at say, 45.4 or 44.9.
@@jaykeehan5813 which I Call working the Miter. Trying always to achieve a tight Miter. Thank you.
I always use mechanical pencils with trim. I use a 90 tooth blade. I personally never used stops. I lay out each piece on the saw fence and draw lines with my pencil. I hold each piece to that guage line. Crown stops are a good idea. Less stress on the hands. The fine line is key to quality trim work.
@@Roosters-rants1977 sharp pencil and have a stop on the fence really is sweet. The blade is spinning always pushing a board towards the fence, not the user. It’s fast smooth and super accurate. No time needed to make sure your right on your pencil line. Stop bar does that for you along with leaving the base open to make other cuts you or a helper might need to make. Thanks for the comments.
Excellent! 🇦🇺👴🏻
I could not agree more on cutting nested, it's so much more reliable.
@@ajs96350 your right. If anyone is cutting 4” crown Flat is just wasting THEIR OWN TIME. Everyone should now know cutting Nested with the Crownstopfence is Fast, Smooth and Super Accurate. With it you are Solid against the fence. Thanks for your support. Keep on Cutting!’
Marvelous video.
Can you do my house?
@@bobnero19 sure, if you live In Massachusetts!!! Thank you.
@@crownstopfence5841 Rhode Island. Close enough?
Normally I wouldn’t pay much attention to a guy with that many skeletons in his closet, but I think I will make an exception this time.😮
@@mikeknoll1130 thanks. Gotta love the Stones !!
@@crownstopfence5841 I made my own crown stops for that saw on the bottom side…yours looks much better..are they for sale?
The best finish is raw wood then either stained or painted in place. Problem I’ve always had with prefinished stuff is the nail holes after. Even with the 23gauge. You have to have the cabinet maker or a painter come through and airbrush the crown after or you’re messing with the color matched fill sticks which never match perfect.
@@nathangardner772 use the filler Sri k and clean with Zylene. Wipes that waxy stuff away giving you a clean looking crown.
You forgot to mention to “bed”or as you say”nest”your crown moldings with the bottom side of the molding against the vertical portion of your saw fence. Or as I like to say, bed it down side up.
Which 2mm pencil brand is that? Thx
@@tundrawhisperer4821 STAEDTLER . Drafting pencil. Cheapest on Amazon. Expensive at Staples. Great pencil. I will not work with out it. Has a clip as well and I wear it on my shirt. 🙂
@ Perfect, Thank You!
Good old Fastcap.
What is your miter saw stand setup??
@@scottchampion6188 FastCaps stand and their aluminum best fence system.
Definitely a man that knows what he's talking about!
Hello from Ireland
@ thank you.
I have been a finish carpenter for yrs and just do not do a lot of crown? In fact I hate doing it for the fact most home owners wait until you leave for the day and pick apart your work? My last bigger job where I reskinned a kitchen and did 48 doors, new drawers , garbage pullouts, huge custom built farm sink cabinet, and crown.
1st mistake they purchased material ( to save money which is fine) and I asked for “two” extra sticks stating hey it’s pretty common if I don’t use it I will buy it from you?
The wicked witch came back with one extra stating ( her exact words) “ that is enough”?
I like to cut long use a pin gun tack it up mark and cut next one if cabinets & ceilings are wonky like this one! The owner ( man not wife) stated “ wow that’s not right” ?
I tried to explain however , he knew just enough to get himself in way over his head ? I quit , had him square up and left!
He said he would finish the crown? “ not a joke” his miter saw was in the corner of the garage with chickens Roosting on it ? It had the original blade in it ! Couple months go by and I message him on how it went ? SILENCE! I should hv sent him a message “ not as easy as you thought “ !
@@zephyr1408 that’s to bad. I have a saying “ never show an asshole an unfinished job”” thus this shit Will happen. Best of luck in the future.
@ that is a very very wise statement ! Unfortunately these two lived in the home & thus had access to the job which made me sour on working for ppl just because they agreed to my price ! Big big mistake ! I hv learned to pick your customers if you can of course ? Lots of new young guys are subject to these basket case customers !
Thank you for some great tips ; my favorite finding the miter before making a whole piece cut !
Or just pre drill the end and hand nail if people still remember what that is 🤔🤫
@@billysplinterbillysplinter7348 Your correct! But I would still stay in from the end some. Next video I’ll go over hand nailing.
You need a shop blade, a shop pencil, and a shop mind😂🤣😂 this guy ain’t from da south
@@carlwells4989 no sir, BOSTON !!