Saw Operations (continued)

Crown Molding Laying Flat on Table

Notes: Position workpiece with its back flat on the saw table.

Always place top edge of molding against fence (Decorative edge is at the bottom of crown molding.)

"Spring angle" refers to angle between wall and crown molding.

1.For 90° corner, set the bevel and miter angles using Charts below. Tighten the miter lock knob and the bevel lock lever.

2.Position molding on saw table. Clamp workpiece in place using the clamp.

Use clamping position that does not ! WARNING interfere with operation. Before

switching on, lower head assembly to make sure clamp clears guard and head assembly.

3. Wait until blade comes to a complete stop before returning head assembly to the raised position and/or removing workpiece.

NOTE: ALWAYS TAKE A TEST CUT USING SCRAP TO CONFIRM CORRECT ANGLES.

Workpiece

Clamp

33.9° Bevel

Crown

Molding 31.6°

Miter

Figure: Crown Molding Laying Flat on Table

Miter and Bevel Settings for Standard Crown Molding Cuts

(When Crown Molding is Lying Flat on Table)

Assumptions: Molding is milled consistently. Corner is exactly 90°.

Molding Spring Angle is 38 degrees

 

Miter

Bevel

 

(Table)

(Tilt)

 

Setting

Setting

 

 

 

Inside Corner

 

 

Left end (A)

(31.6) Right

(33.9) Left

Use the left end of the cut

 

 

Right end (B)

(31.6) Left

(33.9) Right

Use the right end of the cut

 

 

Outside Corner

 

 

Left end (C)

(31.6) Left

(33.9) Right

Use the left end of the cut

 

 

Right end (D)

(31.6) Right

(33.9) Left

Use the right end of the cut

 

 

Molding Spring Angle is 45 degrees

 

Miter

Bevel

 

(Table)

(Tilt)

 

Setting

Setting

Inside Corner

 

 

Left end (A)

(35.3) Right

(30.0) Left

Use the left end of the cut

 

 

Right end (B)

(35.3) Left

(30.0) Right

Use the right end of the cut

 

 

Outside Corner

 

 

Left end (C)

(35.3) Left

(30.0) Right

Use the left end of the cut

 

 

Right end (D)

(35.3) Right

(30.0) Left

Use the right end of the cut

 

 

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Bosch Power Tools 4212L manual Crown Molding Laying Flat on Table, Miter and Bevel Settings for Standard Crown Molding Cuts

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