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The chart on this page gives the proper settings for cutting crown molding. (The numbers for the miter and bevel set- tings are very precise and are not easy to accurately set on your saw.) Since most rooms do not have angles of pre- cisely 90 degrees, you will have to fine tune your settings anyway.
PRETESTING WITH SCRAP MATERIAL IS
EXTREMELY IMPORTANT!
INSTRUCTIONS FOR CUTTING CROWN MOLDING LAYING FLAT AND USING THE COMPOUND FEATURES
1.Molding laying with broad back surface down flat on saw table (Fig. 26).
2.The settings below are for All Standard (U.S.) crown molding with 52° and 38° angles.
BEVEL SETTING | TYPE OF CUT |
LEFT SIDE, INSIDE CORNER:
33.85° 1. Top of molding against fence
2.Miter table set right 31.62°
3.Save left end of cut
RIGHT SIDE, INSIDE CORNER:
33.85° 1. Bottom of molding against fence
2.Miter table set left 31.62°
3.Save left end of cut
LEFT SIDE, OUTSIDE CORNER:
33.85° 1. Bottom of molding against fence
2.Miter table set left 31.62°
3.Save right end of cut
RIGHT SIDE, OUTSIDE CORNER:
33.85° 1. Top of molding against fence
2.Miter table set right 31.62°
3.Save right end of cut
When setting bevel and miter angles for all compound miters, remember that:
The angles presented for crown moldings are very precise and difficult to set exactly. Since they can easily shift slightly and very few rooms have exact- ly square corners, all settings should be tested on scrap molding.
PRETESTING WITH SCRAP MATERIAL IS
EXTREMELY IMPORTANT!
ALTERNATIVE METHOD FOR CUTTING
CROWN MOLDING
Place the molding on the table at an angle between the fence and the saw table, as shown in Figure 26A. Use of the crown molding fence accessory (DW7054) is highly recommended because of its degree of accuracy and con- venience. The crown molding fence accessory is available at extra cost from your local dealer.
The advantage to cutting crown molding using this method is that no bevel cut is required. Minute changes in the miter
FIG. 29
RIGHT
FIG. 30
WRONG
angle can be made without affecting the bevel angle. This way, when corners other than 90 degrees are encoun- tered, the saw can be quickly and easily adjusted for them. Use the crown molding fence accessory to maintain the angle at which the molding will be on the wall.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR CUTTING CROWN MOLDING ANGLED BETWEEN THE FENCE AND BASE OF THE SAW FOR ALL CUTS
1.Angle the molding so the bottom of the molding (part which goes against the wall when installed) is against the fence and the top of the molding is resting on the base of the saw, as shown in Figure 26A.
2.The angled “flats” on the back of the molding must rest squarely on the fence and base of the saw.
INSIDE CORNER:
Left side
1.Miter right at 45°
2.Save the right side of cut Right side
1.Miter left at 45°
2.Save left side of cut
OUTSIDE CORNER:
Left side
1.Miter left at 45°
2.Save right side of cut
Right side
1.Miter right at 45°
2.Save left side of cut
Special Cuts
NEVER MAKE ANY CUT UNLESS THE MATERIAL IS SECURED ON THE TABLE AND AGAINST THE FENCE.
Aluminum Cutting:
Certain workpieces, due to their size, shape or surface finish, may require the use of a clamp or fixture to prevent movement during the cut. Position the material so that you will be cutting the thinnest cross section, as shown in Figure 27. Figure 28 illustrates the wrong way to cut these extrusions. Use a stick wax lubricant when cutting aluminum. Apply the stick wax directly to the saw blade before cutting. Never apply stick wax to a moving blade.
The wax, available at most hardware stores and industrial mill supply houses, provides proper lubrication and keeps chips from adhering to the blade.
Be sure to properly secure workpiece. Refer to page 3 for correct saw blade,
Bowed Material:
When cutting bowed material always position it as shown in Figure 29 and never like that shown in Figure 30. Positioning the material incorrectly will cause it to pinch the blade near the completion of the cut.
Cutting Plastic Pipe or Other Round Material
Plastic pipe can be easily cut with your saw. It should be cut just like wood and CLAMPED OR HELD FIRMLY TO THE FENCE TO KEEP IT FROM ROLLING. This is extremely important when making angle cuts.
Cutting Large Material
Occasionally you will encounter a piece of wood a little too large to fit beneath the blade guard. A little extra height can be gained by rolling the guard up out of the way, as shown in Figure 25. Avoid doing this as much as possible, but if need be, the saw will operate properly and make the big- ger cut. NEVER TIE, TAPE, OR OTHERWISE HOLD THE GUARD OPEN WHEN OPERATING THIS SAW.
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