Cutting Base Molding
Base molding can be cut vertical against fence
(Fig. 54, 12) or flat on the table (22). The maxi-
mum size that can be vertical on the fence
is 6-3/4" (171mm), flat on table is 13-1/2"
(343mm).
See the "Base Molding Cutting Instructions" ta-
ble below for helpful hints on cutting base mold-
ing for corners that have 90° angles.
LOCATION OF
MOLDING ON SAW
Bevel Angle
Molding piece being cut
Inside corner
of wall
Finished side
Outside
corner of
wall
Finished side
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Saw Operations
Base Molding Cutting Instructions
Molding in Vertical Position:
Back of molding is against
To left of
corner
Miter Angle
Left at 45º
Position of
Bottom
molding on
against table
saw
Keep left
side of cut
Miter Angle
Right at 45º
Position of
Bottom
molding on
against table
saw
Keep left
side of cut
Cutting base molding can be done either as a
chop cut or a slide cut depending on the size of
the workpiece. (See "Chop Cuts" on page 37
or "Slide Cuts" on page 38.)
Position: Back of molding is
the fence
Bevel = 0º
To right of
corner
Right at 45º
Bottom
Top against
against table
Keep right
side of cut
Left at 45º
Bottom
against table
against fence
Keep right
side of cut
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Molding in Horizontal
flat on the table
Bevel = 45º
To left of
To right of
corner
corner
0º
0º
Top against
fence
fence
Keep left
Keep left
side of cut
side of cut
0º
0º
Bottom
Top against
fence
Keep right
Keep right
side of cut
side of cut
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