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NOTE: 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.
Cutting crown molding flat on the table can be done
either as a chop cut or a slide cut depending on the
width of the workpiece.
Refer to special auxiliary fence for narrow cutoffs
when cutting crown flat on table (see page 48).
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 quick clamp.
WARNING
Before switching "ON," lower head assembly to
make sure clamp clears guard and head
assembly.
3. Follow procedures for either chop cut or slide cut
(see pages 34-35).
4. Wait until blade comes to a complete stop before
returning head assembly to the raised position
and/or removing workpiece.
(With Molding flat on Table) Assumptions: Molding is milled consistently. Corner is exactly 90°.
Ceiling
52°
Wall
38°
38/52° Crown Molding
38° Spring Angle
Saw Operations
Crown Molding lying flat on Table
Use clamping position that does
not interfere with operation.
Miter and Bevel Settings for Standard Crown Molding Cuts
Ceiling
45°
45° Wall
45/45° Crown Molding
45° Spring Angle
NOTE: Always take a test cut using scrap to confirm
correct angles.
Clamp
figure 58. Crown Molding lying flat
Bevel Scale Settings
For 45°
For 38°
Spring Angle
Spring Angle
Inside
Outside
Corner
Corner
47.
Bottom Edge of
Crown Molding
Bevel Scale
Miter Scale
Miter Scale Settings
For 45°
For 38°
Spring Angle
Spring Angle
Fence
Top of Molding
Against Fence
Table