Cutting Base Molding
Base molding can be cut vertical against fence or flat on the
table. The maximum size that can be vertical on the fence is
5-1/2" (140mm), flat on table is 11-1/2" (292mm).
See the "Base Molding Cutting Instructions" table below for
helpful hints on cutting base molding for corners that have
90° angles.
LOCATION OF
MOLDING ON SAW
Bevel Angle
Molding piece being cut
Inside corner
Miter Angle
of wall
Position of
molding on saw
Finished side
Outside corner
Miter Angle
of wall
Position of
molding on saw
Finished side
Saw Operations
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.)
Base Molding Cutting Instructions
Molding in Vertical Position: Back of
molding is against the fence
Bevel = 0º
To right of
To left of corner
Left at 45º
Right at 45º
Bottom against
Bottom against
table
Keep left side
Keep right side
of cut
Right at 45º
Left at 45º
Bottom against
Bottom against
table
Keep left side
Keep right side
of cut
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Molding in Horizontal Position: Back
of molding is flat on the table
Bevel = 45º
To left of corner
corner
0º
Top against
table
fence
Keep left side
of cut
of cut
0º
Bottom against
table
fence
Keep right side
of cut
of cut
To right of
corner
0º
Top against
fence
Keep left side
of cut
0º
Top against
fence
Keep right side
of cut