RIDGID MS1290LZA manual Making a Crown Molding Support JIG, Using a Crown Molding Support JIG

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OPERATION

Bevel

 

 

Angle

 

Type of Cut

Setting

 

 

 

 

 

Left side, inside corner

0°

1.

Top edge of molding against fence

2. Miter table set right 45°

 

3.

Save left end of cut

 

 

 

Right side, inside corner

0°

1.

Bottom edge of molding against fence

2. Miter table set left 45°

 

3.

Save left end of cut

 

 

 

Left side, outside corner

0°

1.

Bottom edge of molding against fence

2. Miter table set left 45°

 

3.

Save right end of cut

 

 

 

Right side, outside corner

0°

1.

Top edge of molding against fence

2. Miter table set right 45°

 

3.

Save right end of cut

 

 

 

MAKING A CROWN MOLDING SUPPORT JIG

See Figure 46.

A crown molding support jig will need to be made when cutting crown molding with no required bevel setting. The support jig holds the crown molding in place during the cutting operation. When using this method, the saw can be quickly adjusted for corners that are not 90° square.

NOTE: A separate support jig must be made for different widths.

To make a support jig:

Using a piece of wood 1/2 in. thick, 4-1/4 in. high, and 23 in. long, place the wood on the miter table against the miter fence.

From the back side of the saw, use a pencil to mark the wood through the holes in the miter fences.

Drill holes through the wood then countersink the holes to accept flat head screws.

Attach the wood to the fence using the flat head screws.

Place a piece of crown molding firmly against the miter table and the wood. Mark the height of the molding with a pencil.

Remove the screws and the wood from the miter fence then cut the wood to this width.

Using small nails and glue, attach a piece of wood (1/2 in. thick x 1-1/2 in. wide x 23-1/2 or 28 in. long) to the top of the wood.

NOTE: Keep nails away from the area around the blade cutting path.

Securely reattach the support jig to the miter fence.

Make a full 45° left miter cut and a 45° right miter cut through the completed support jig.

USING A CROWN MOLDING SUPPORT JIG

Place the crown molding upside down on the miter table with the bottom of the molding against the wood fence.

Use the chart on this and the previous page to select the proper miter angle.

Lift the miter lock lever and position the miter table to the desired setting. Push the miter lock lever down to securely tighten the miter table.

Make sure the slide lock knob is tightened securely.

Slowly lower the blade into and through the molding.

Release the switch trigger and allow the saw blade to stop rotating before raising the blade out of workpiece and removing the workpiece from the miter table.

CROWN

MOLDING JIG

Fig. 46

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual MS1290LZATable of Contents IntroductionRead ALL Instructions General Safety Rules Blade Coasts After Being Turned OFF Specific Safety Rules  Before Making a CUT, be Sure ALL ADJUST- Ments are SecureSpecific Safety Rules Symbols Symbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATIONService Symbol Signal MeaningDouble Insulation Cord Length Wire Size A.W.GElectrical Electrical ConnectionGlossary of Terms Features Product SpecificationsAMP Motor Know Your Compound Miter SAW12 IN. Blade Bevel Lock LeverMiter Scale Switch TriggerMiter Lock Lever Miter ThumbwheelCombination Square Tools NeededRatchet Phillips Screwdriver Framing SquareFlat Head Socket CAP Screw Loose PartsDust BAG Work Clamp HEX KEY Blade Wrench Dust GuideUnpacking AssemblyMounting Holes SAW ARM Using the Depth GuideLocking / Unlocking the SAW ARM Depth GuideDust BAG Frame Guide Exhaust Port Installing the Dust BAGInstalling the Work Clamp Work ClampInstalling / Replacing the Blade To Cut the Mark Aligning the Laser Guide LineRemoving the Mark To Leave the MarkRemoving / Replacing the Zero CLEAR- Ance Throat Plate Centering the SAW Blade Between the Slide BarsSquaring the SAW Blade to the Fence Adjusting the Miter Lock LeverTo adjust See Figures 17Indicator Fig View of Blade Square with Fence Miter ScaleTravel Pivot Adjustment Adjusting the Bevel Lock LeverAdjusting the Bevel Pivot Bevel Lock Lever Lift to UnlockSee Figures 27 IndicatorSquaring the Blade to the Miter Table Sliding Miter FenceApplications OperationCutting with Your Sliding Compound Miter SAW See Figures 31 To Slide CUTSlide CUT Slide SAW ARM Forward then Push Down Back Work Clamp To Miter CUT / Cross CUTSee Figures 33 Cross CUT Work Clamp Miter CUTSee Figures 35 Scale Indicator BevelTo Bevel CUT Bevel CUT Clamp Lock PINTo Compound Miter CUT Compound Miter CUTLong Workpiece Supporting Long WorkpiecesClamping Wide Workpieces 45 x 45 Compound Miter CUTDepth Guide CUT These Grooves With SAW Using AN Auxiliary FenceRough Cutting a Dado Auxiliary FenceCutting Compound Miters COMPOUND-ANGLE Settings for Popular StructuresPitch Side Ceiling Cutting Crown MoldingLaying Molding Flat on the Miter Table Inside Corner FenceMaking a Crown Molding Support JIG Using a Crown Molding Support JIGCrown Molding JIG Adjustment Screw Laser Button Aperture HEX KEY Mark AdjustmentsTo Adjust the Laser Guide Cutting Warped MaterialBrush Replacement MaintenanceGeneral Maintenance LubricationMotor Belt Tension To adjust belt tensionScrew Battery Cover Batteries Negative Changing the BatteriesAccessories Miter Saw Utility VehicleWhat is Covered Under the 3 Year Limited Service Warranty WarrantyDAY Satisfaction Guarantee Policy HOW to Obtain Service What is not CoveredMS1290LZA Customer Service InformationModel No Serial No
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