When fit together, these corners make 90-degree angles.
General-purpose construction blades are too coarse to produce the very smooth cuts you want when fitting trim joints.
Power miter saws are now so affordable that any DIYercanown one, and so versatile that all DIYersshouldhave one.
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Another exceedingly useful tool is apower brad nailer.
Like power miter saws, brad nailers are extremely versatile and will quickly pay back your investment.
This is a very dangerous practice.
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This will help you orient the piece of trim on the miter saw before you cut it.
It’s surprisingly easy to get the direction wrong when you are cutting many pieces of trim.
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You may need to support the end of the baseboard so it rests flush against the table.
Wear eye protection and hearing protectors when cutting with a power miter saw.
Power up the saw, then lever the spinning blade down through the baseboard using a smooth motion.
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check that you are tightly gripping the baseboard with your free hand.
Or, lightly scrape the edge with the blade of a utility knife.
This will allow you to cut the adjoining piece of baseboard.
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Cut the Adjoining Baseboard
Mark and cut the adjoining piece of baseboard, using the same technique.
Again, clean-up splinters or plastic burrs from the edges of the cut once the baseboard cools down.
Test-Fit the Baseboards
Position the baseboards in place to test the fit.
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The miter joint should fit tightly together with no appreciable gap between pieces.
Usually, you might get by cutting one adjusted piece rather than both baseboards.
Studs usually run every 16 inches on-center.
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You won’t need to locate studs in corners, as studs are always found there.
If necessary, adjust the tool to change the penetration of the brads.
Miter Saw and Radial Arm Saw Safety and Practice.
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