kai463•7d ago

Stop cutting crown molding flat on the table saw, I learned why the hard way

I spent about 4 years cutting all my crown molding flat on the table saw, stacking up pieces like a pro. Then a old finish carpenter named Jerry watched me do a whole living room in Portland and just shook his head. He showed me how the spring angle changes when you cut it flat, causing gaps at the ceiling line on walls that aren't perfectly square. He had me try a miter saw with the molding nested upside down and it clicked right away. Has anyone else had a old timer call out something you thought was standard practice?

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emmasmith7d ago

Huh, I see it differently honestly. I cut ALL my crown flat on the table saw for years and never had those issues. Maybe my walls are just straight enough or something but I always get a tight fit at the ceiling. Stacking pieces and cutting them together actually helps me keep my angles consistent. Jerry sounds like he knows his stuff but I think the miter saw method takes way longer to set up.

quinnmitchell6d ago

Wait wait wait, you're cutting crown flat on a table saw? Like just running it through flat? Man, I've seen some sketchy stuff in my time but that's a new one on me. Aren't you worried about the blade grabbing it and launching it across the room?