This blog post will show you how to make crown molding using a table saw. This project is easy enough for beginners and takes only a few hours. Crown molding is a great way for updating your decor without spending too much money. Lets get started!
How To Make Crown Molding On A Table Saw?
These steps will help you make a crown molding using a table saw:
Measure the length of your wall.
Select the type of wood that you want to use for your crown molding, and then cut it in half.
Make a template. Cut a piece from cardboard slightly larger than the crown molding size. This template should be traced around both wood pieces so that they are the same shape.
Smoothen any rough edges with sandpaper, an electric sander, and then attach them using glue or screws. Now you should have a long strip of wood that looks like it has two sides. This will be part one when you attach it later!
You will need to clamp the end of your board so that it does not move during cutting. Use a 45 degree table saw blade. Another clamp can be placed on the middle section for additional support. Turn on the saw, then slowly feed it inwards with one hand until it reaches half of your board thickness. This should take approximately ten seconds depending upon how fast you are moving. Be sure to remove any dust or particles before you start cutting.
For extra support, attach another piece of wood to your middle section. You can turn the table saw on again but don’t start feeding until you are sure that there isn’t any dust or particles.
Slowly feed inwards with either hand until it reaches half way down your board thickness. This should take about ten seconds depending on how fast you are going.
To ensure that the saw doesn’t heat up from constant use at maximum speed, turn off the machine once more. You can also clamp another piece of wood to the opposite side for extra protection (do NOT hold any other). You can feed your current length through the second clamp again using either your hand or your machine. This should take approximately ten seconds, depending on how fast it is. Make sure you don’t have any dust or particles in the way before you start cutting.
To ensure that the saw doesn’t heat up from constant use at maximum speed, turn off the machine once more. You can also clamp another piece of wood to the opposite side for extra protection (do NOT hold any other). You can feed your current length through the second clamp again using either hand until it is half-way down in thickness. This should take approximately ten seconds, depending on how fast and precise you are.
Use a miter saw, or hand saw to cut 45-degree angles at each end. These should be as precise as possible to ensure that your molding looks tidy and neat when it is done!
To cut the crown molding’s inner design, use a copingsaw (we’ll go into more detail below). This can be a tricky job so take your time.
To ensure that any nails sticking out of the wood are in line with the wood’s surface, hammer them in. Use a chisel or hammer to trim any excess wood.
Tools:
- You will need these tools and materials to make crown molding with a table saw:
- Table saw
- Miter gauge
- A saw blade that has at least 40 teeth
- Coping with saw
- Hammer
- Chisel
- Square
- Niveau
You can use nails, which is easier, to hammer in the crown molding before you start.
Now you can attach the crown molding. You can now attach your crown molding to the desired location. To secure it, use screws or nails. Make sure they are hidden behind your molding to prevent them from being seen. Your new crown molding should look exactly like this if everything is done properly.
Square the edges, and then use sandpaper for any rough spots.
Finally, you can use a chisel to trim the molding’s inside where it joins with another piece. This will hide any unsightly gaps.
You have now made your crown molding using only a few basic tools and some elbow grease.
It’s time to add the finishing touches. You can smoothen any rough areas with sandpaper, then wipe the surface clean with a sponge or damp cloth before applying stain. We recommend an oil-based product. You are now ready to paint! Choose the color that suits your space best.
Conclusion:
Crown molding may seem daunting at first but it is actually very easy once you get the hang of it. This tutorial will show you how to make crown molding with a table saw and miter saw. We also gave some tips to ensure that your cuts are accurate. If you carefully follow these steps, then there shouldn’t be any problems.
