Finally! Someone that makes sense. Excellent job explaining how the inside cut goes into the board and the outside cut opposite. This part was confusing me until you explained it
Fantastic instructions! I went to two different lumber stores and NONE (5 different fellas) could tell me how to cut my crown molding...they looked at me like I was crazy! I am soooo thankful for the fantastic tricks of the trade...squaring the blade...etc. My new fireplace mantel looks gorgeous...my children emphatically expressed, "That looks professional!" Can't wait for my husband to see it! Thank you soooo much! Heather
Paul, Thank you very much! I was struggling trying to figure out how to cut the crown molding around cabinets I'm installing. You made it very simple and explained it well. You the man!!
Thanks Ron! You reminded me of the first time I tried to cut crown. I was in my early twenties, working as a helper for trim carpenters. They told me to cut all the base molding and they would cut the crown. Since no one could find the time to show me. I tried it on my own, started with an 8' length and ended up with a scrap, Luckily I worked with another carpenter who showed me how simple it really is and I have never forgotten it. 25 years later, he is still one of my best friends!
so far I watch 15 videos about how to cut crown molding non of them match to your wonderful instruction video. you made very simple with unique way explanation how to cut. I understand perfectly and very clearly. you are great my friend. you could be a perfect teacher or instructor. thank you.
Albert continued, Most saws that have a compound miter feature, will have a setting for the spring angle, or a tag on the saw that will tell you what the spring angle is. Unless you are cutting large crown(over 5") you will find it much easier to place your crown against the fence of your saw on an angle, then cut your miter as needed. Hope this helps! Paul
While I have done a great deal of home renovation (my own mostly), I have been a bit apprehensive about doing my crown work due to cost vs. miscuts. This video has made me feel better about doing it. I have similar saw to what you were using, and feel much better about tackling it now. Thank you.
After ruining a 12' piece of crown trying to figure out how to cut an inside corner for a diagonal mounted cabinet, I spent 2 hours on the web trying to get the knowledge and tricks to help me out. I ended up cleaning up and going to bed frustrated last night. I woke up and gave youtube one more shot and BAM, found you. Cutting the crown "standing up" on the fence is SO MUCH EASIER than setting up for a compund miter. Thanks for making these vids and helping us out. Have a great weekend.
Lucky Brewer Hi Lucky Brewer, I did the same thing the 1st time I attempted to cut crown. Luckily, I have an old friend that showed this to me 25 years ago. He is 15 years older than me and is still one of my best friends ever! Have a good day! Paul
Thank you so much for this video. My wife & I had our kitchen ALMOST how we wanted it with new tile flooring, painted cabinets (that actually turned out well), glass mosaic back splash, quartz countertops.. and then the crown molding on the upper & lower parts of the cabinets was the last step to really completing everything and giving it that final detail but we were quoted $500+ for that job, which we thought was absolutely ridiculous! So finally I got to the point where I was fed up with waiting & waiting to save up the money so I went to Lowe's, got all the pieces for only $125, got back home and came across your video and I gotta tell you, it all turned out fantastic! We did the majority of all the upgrades in our house but my wife didn't want me installing the crown molding since I had never done it before. I set out to prove her wrong and she couldn't be more pleased with the end result and how it turned out. I watched quite a few videos on UA-cam but your painters tape idea was the easiest for me since all I had was an old miter saw that my grandfather gave me. I actually had to line up each piece of crown with the line that I drew on the painters tape and hold it down firmly with my hand. Took a couple practice runs to get it perfect but I just want to say thanks again for teaching me how to cut crown molding an easy way without a lot of tools and we will definitely be watching some of your other videos for how-to guides for any of our future projects that we may do. ☺
Braker Braker 1-9 Hi Braker Braker 1-9 I'm really glad to hear your story! It sounds like you guys have been busy and saving money in the process. If you ever have any questions, feel free to ask me, Ill do my best to help. Thanks! Paul
OMG! Thank you soooo much! I am a 63 year old woman and I understood everything in your video and I'm going to tackle it while making a fireplace mantel. I have no doubts now that I have watched this video that I can do it. Thanks again, and I subscribed so I can see all your awesome instructional videos. :)
Though the other molding videos are helpful, the way you simply explained how to make the cuts was to the point and the best method. I'm glad to have viewed this in time!
This is a great explanation of how to cut crown molding easily. I watched it yesterday and installed crown today for the first time with no problems. Thanks for sharing your techniques!
+Kris Jones Hi Kris, I am just passing along information that was given to me by a good friend when I 1st started construction. I am glad it worked for you and thank you for commenting! Paul
I'm a contractor in the Boston area and I try to teach some of my guys at the site but its tough when everything is going so fast and there are tons of traffic @the job site. I emailed a few of them your video because its the same way I do my crown. You do a nice job of explaining it. Cheers Paul!
Thank you for the video tutorial! I've done plenty of baseboard and door trim, but today was my first go at crown molding. I wrapped the top of a wall unit that does not touch the ceiling, and your tip on the setting up the guide line on tape and always keeping the top edge down really helped keep things straight.
I like your video. I'm a visual learner so watching you use your hands to show the direction your cutting and using visual cues to remember them was extremely helpful. Thanks very much.
Wooohooooooo, three years after U posted this, it saved my day. I was on my way to pound my head in to a wall to put my self out of my misery. I could not for my life (me and the wife) sort out how to make the cut. Not Inside and not Outside. How you explainded it was sooooo perrrfect. We now, in less than 10 minutes completed the cuts for three inside and one outside corner, all thnx2U.
As a husband tasked to put this Sh*t up for the first time this video really helps me out. was a commercial electrician for 8 years but never a finish carpenter, this helps me a bunch thanks!!!
Hi Albert, I not sure if I understand your entire question but you are correct in saying that you cannot match a beveled corner with a non- beveled cut. Crown molding needs a compound miter in order to fit correctly. It sits on an angle when installed and it is also cut on an angle. This means that it will have to be cut with 2 mitered angles (also known as a compound miter cut. Continue---------------------
You just saved me sooooo much aggravation. I stopped right when I started knowing I had forgotten so I wouldn't waste wood. And now I also know what that extra piece that came with my saw years ago is for. Thank you!!!
Thank you so much for the crown instructions. I made my kitchen cabinets and this was the icing on the cake. My first crown molding installation but not my last. My home will get an upgrade thanks to you. I also didn't waste any materials due to bad cuts. Thanks again.
Hi Eddie Jones, Thanks for the comment and the advice. Your way of measuring is also very good. As far as Cut N Crown, It is a very good kit for cutting crown properly, but cutting crown is 2nd nature to me. I am always looking for new ways to do things, but crown stops work well for me when cutting small to medium size crown. When I cut large crown, I cut it on my sliding compound miter saw and I cut it flat. Been doing this for 25 years. Thanks! Paul
You are a really great teacher. Thank you for taking the time to make these videos. We all know time is money, and it is greatly appreciated that you take the time to share your knowledge with us.
Great presentation! Easy to follow. I'm constructing a wall mounted bookcase for our home and I want to install crown molding on the top edge to match crown installed around ceiling and also to hide puck lights over the bookcase. I see you have a video on installing crown on cabinets, I'll watch that next! As usual, when planning this project, I fretted over some parts I was not sure how to do, installing crown being one. I envisioned buying a compound miter saw or bugging a contractor friend for advice then I found your video and am much relieved, thanks again!
I have watched a bunch of videos about this subject. I have to say that this is by far the BEST I have seen. You make it very easy to understand and you speak well. Thank you for taking the frustration out of this type of job. I was pounding my head against the wall trying to get the perfect cut for my crown molding! After watching this, I believe that I won't have any more bruising on my forehead! Lol.
Mr Paul thank you for showing us this super easy way to cut crown... I watched several videos, but yours is easy to understand...I wish you had a video on how to install it!
Thanks for posting this. I did the crown molding in my dining room in a few hours after watching this. I used the practice pieces to make sure my blade was set right before every cut. It looks great and it was my first attempt.
Hey brother, you saved me! Most people can't explain jack sh*t in a simple way or let alone explain something in a simple, easy, and timely manner. Thanks for speaking clearly and not stuttering or saying umm. Great vid! Thanks man.
I just attempted to cut crown moulding using one of those cheap manual home depot mitre boxes and boteched it up real bad. This video helped a lot. Thanks.
thanks for the quick reply, I'm also a carpenter, and have done my fair share of interior crown(whole different ball game, not as difficult). The project we're on is loaded with exterior crown that does not stop at a return or block. I've found success with a few different tricks, but I'm sure there's a sure way to make it happen. as you stated it's complicated to explain. can't wait to see how someone else does it, as I know getting it close and tuning it up with a knife isn't the right way, but it worked!! thanks again, great videos, very informative
You're welcome Scott, I just came in from a long day of making my kitchen cabinet doors. I took a shower, sat down and picked up my computer. I like hearing from fellow carpenters! I really appreciate your feedback, let me know how it goes my friend! Paul
Great video. I sold all my parts and toolsi had, and left the cellphone repair business after 5 years. One day, I went to help a friend with some construction work, that was 8 months ago and i have'nt left. So your video helped me understand the basic's I needed. And that's what i was looking for, Thank you.
Nice video, well done clear concise and straight to the point! Wish more UA-cam videos were this well done. Though I've been using my compound miter saw for more than a decade, for some reason it never once occurred to me to use blue painters tape to leave myself notes and custom alignments on the saw's table before... I've been doing some crown moldings for the 1st time ever and having a devil of a time remembering what I did right (and wrong) each day I go to do another room in this house! That was a great and much needed tip, went immediately out to saw with blue tape and pencil and made notes on saw table how to correctly position the darn molding and where to align it to! Many thanks!
Can’t tell you how much I appreciate this video. I’m installing crown for the first time this weekend, and your video has give. Me the confidence I needed. Thanks!!👍
out of all the videos on youtube this was the only one that I could understand. HONESTLY, excellent video and thank you for taking the time to make this. After watching this I was able to hang crown moulding in my living room.
Thanks D Winger! I really appreciate your comment. I guess we all have fun memories of our first experience in cutting crown. I remember the 1st time I cut bar railing and I only had the exact amount for a job, it was made of mahogany wood! I must have stared at it for 10 to 15 minutes before I got enough nerve to make my first cut. Thank God ,it was the right cut!
I like how you use terms and show us how it should look with the angles. It makes a lot of sense. Now I've got to go show my dad how to do this tomorrow. I've taken notes so it shouldn't be that bad. I'll even check back in to let you know how it turned out. Thanks!
Excellent video, helped us a ton! Your way of explaining is very easily understood! Love how you showed the cheaper way to do it without buying the tool attachment for saw!! Thanks again!!
But having the attachment is just so cool LOL. Nope, I agree, not everyone has every tool, accessory, or attachment. Its great to see things explained in simple terms, using simple tools.
Hey Paul, I've looked at a bunch of videos and websites on crown molding basics and all of them seem to make it more complex than it needs to be. Your video is a great, easy description for someone who hasn't done this before. Tips on blade calibration, using tape if you don't have a jig, cutting and measuring tips, etc. If I only found your video first! Thanks for taking the time to make this video.
Thanks for the video Paul! I'm building a window cornice and was having problem cutting the crown. Great explanation. Tomorrow I will give it another try. Keep the videos coming. Thanks again!
Thanks for the great video Paul. Just finished up my crown molding project, thanks to you. I've done a lot of building and making things for work and at home and I've always been able to figure things out, but when it came to crown molding I was lost. It stumped the hell out of me. After watching your video I was able get the job done. Upside down and backwards, a bit confusing at first but after a couple of corners I got the hang of it. If I had a double bevel compound miter saw I probable could have been able to figure things out cutting the crown molding flat. Thanks again.
Hey Paul....don't ever pull this vid LOL We've had to refer to this Crown vid 2 x's over the past couple+ years. You explain it very well. We're off to cut & install LOTS of Crown now in our biggest home remodel ever. We needed your 'refresher' course! :)
thank you paul for doing these videos they have been a great help to me you get right to the point and give wonderful tips. you are one of the best if not the best TEACHERS on youtube please continue to make more videos thank you.
Hi xero68, It's a Ridged saw. I was using Dewalt crown stops in this video. I will say that I also have a Dewalt miter saw and I like it a lot more than my Ridged. Thanks! Paul
Dude, this video was awesome! THANK YOU for posting it. I have been building a cabinet and needed crown for the trim at the top, and I've watched several other videos that just didn't help much. I ended up going through three 8 foot crown trim pieces at 18 bucks a piece because I had not idea what I was doing. Even bought a new combination miter saw to be able to cut. Man, it's like a whole new world for me now!Thanks again man!
Hi, your video on crown molding cutting is excellent. I watched it a couple times and applied the techniques on my own project with excellent results. Thanks for sharing your knowledge in a way that a regular guy can understand!
+Jeff Silver Thank you Jeff! I learned this method when I 1st started construction and it stuck with me. I'm just a regular guy myself and I do not need to complicate things.
I have been trying to cut crown with the new gagets and my corners have gaps, will try your technique and see if it works. Thanks for this well done step by step video.
After about 10 wasted strips and 10 indoor/outdoor trips, I find your video. NOW.....after watching your video, I'm almost done. I have to admit, I did learn some new words from my first attempt but the second attempt was a breeze. Thank you!!!
wow, that was awesome. I appreciate your video and your techniques. I've been helping those in need free of charge with basic fixer uppers. I focus on injured veterans and low income population. I look forward to more videos and to help me perfect my skills. thank you
This is a great video, probably the best one on the subject, Tried for the first time yesterday and the conners would not line up at all, I believe the problem was, We were trying to install the whole 11' molding, I am going to try and cut the molding in a smaller section maybe 2' and get the angles correct first.
I couldn't get the internal and external angle cuts right. (using curved moldings). Your video showed me how to get it perfect. Thank you for the detail of how to set it up on the saw to get it perfect. It worked a treat after watching through your video and I set up my saw exactly the same.... Finished all the moldings and would be hard pressed to tell that an armature did it.. Can't thank you enough...!
Hi Paul, Great video! I remember when I was younger and did the finish work on our family room. I just couldn't figure how to cut crown. Man, I went through some trim before I got it right! Wish I would have had your advice back in the day! I am starting a project and haven't done this for years so I will look at this some more before I start ruining trim again! Thanks!!
You did an excellent job explaining how to cut crown. Thank you very much. If I owned a miter saw then I wouldn't have to watch anymore videos but am wondering how to cut without a miter saw but a table saw instead.
Excellent video really helped me I've struggled with these type of cuts before but this really explains how to do it right many thanks for taking the time.Paul
+Paul Ricalde (Paulstoolbox) I second Sheryl's comments. I was trying so hard and the cuts just made no sense at all to me. I was getting so frustrated so I looked it up here and found this video. It still doesn't click in my brain but I was able to do it because of this video. Thanks a bunch for taking the time to post it.
Paul, thank you very much for taken times making tutorial video. This is very helpful, but I will give it a try. I just have to watch it few times. Thank you again and have a wonderful day.
I hope they deleted all the other videos related to how to cut crown molding.... Thank u for such of clear and useful information!!! I'm doing my entire house and here u show the basics that I need to know Thanks again , great job!!!
viajes80 Hi viajes80, I'm glad I could help my friend. Thank you for taking the time to comment and Good luck! If you have any questions ,let me know. I will do my best to answer. Paul
i was trying today finally give up this was a great help - i`ve done it before but ido crown so seldom i forget your video brought it back thanks a lot
Hi Paul, Your easy method of cutting inside and outside corners does indeed work when done as you demonstrated. I'm afraid it is a little misleading however when an inexperienced guy like me tries to cut inside and outside right and left corners. I know you probably understand what I'm talking about. Cost me a few cuts and a lot of aggravation.
I've cut my crown laying it flat on the saw table for years not matter what size the crown is. You set the table of the saw to the proper angle and the proper bevel and you can make both inside and outside cuts easily. I am not a DIY guy though. I've been hanging trim for a really long time and it's what works for me.
Thanks a lot Paul... your advice will come in handy. I just bought a home and will have to do plenty of "fixing" up and crown molding is on my list. I will start with the small office first to set the tone for the rest of the house. Great advice and you got yourself a new subscriber :)
Finally! Someone that makes sense. Excellent job explaining how the inside cut goes into the board and the outside cut opposite. This part was confusing me until you explained it
Fantastic instructions! I went to two different lumber stores and NONE (5 different fellas) could tell me how to cut my crown molding...they looked at me like I was crazy! I am soooo thankful for the fantastic tricks of the trade...squaring the blade...etc. My new fireplace mantel looks gorgeous...my children emphatically expressed, "That looks professional!" Can't wait for my husband to see it!
Thank you soooo much!
Heather
Paul,
Thank you very much! I was struggling trying to figure out how to cut the crown molding around cabinets I'm installing. You made it very simple and explained it well. You the man!!
Thanks Ron!
You reminded me of the first time I tried to cut crown. I was in my early twenties, working as a helper for trim carpenters. They told me to cut all the base molding and they would cut the crown. Since no one could find the time to show me. I tried it on my own, started with an 8' length and ended up with a scrap, Luckily I worked with another carpenter who showed me how simple it really is and I have never forgotten it. 25 years later, he is still one of my best friends!
so far I watch 15 videos about how to cut crown molding non of them match to your wonderful instruction video. you made very simple with unique way explanation how to cut. I understand perfectly and very clearly. you are great my friend. you could be a perfect teacher or instructor. thank you.
Albert continued,
Most saws that have a compound miter feature, will have a setting for the spring angle, or a tag on the saw that will tell you what the spring angle is. Unless you are cutting large crown(over 5") you will find it much easier to place your crown against the fence of your saw on an angle, then cut your miter as needed. Hope this helps!
Paul
While I have done a great deal of home renovation (my own mostly), I have been a bit apprehensive about doing my crown work due to cost vs. miscuts. This video has made me feel better about doing it. I have similar saw to what you were using, and feel much better about tackling it now. Thank you.
I have been doing this stuff everyday for many years now, and there is still room for learning something new.
After ruining a 12' piece of crown trying to figure out how to cut an inside corner for a diagonal mounted cabinet, I spent 2 hours on the web trying to get the knowledge and tricks to help me out. I ended up cleaning up and going to bed frustrated last night. I woke up and gave youtube one more shot and BAM, found you. Cutting the crown "standing up" on the fence is SO MUCH EASIER than setting up for a compund miter. Thanks for making these vids and helping us out. Have a great weekend.
Lucky Brewer
Hi Lucky Brewer, I did the same thing the 1st time I attempted to cut crown. Luckily, I have an old friend that showed this to me 25 years ago. He is 15 years older than me and is still one of my best friends ever!
Have a good day!
Paul
What I really like about this presentation is how clear and precise the explanations are. Each step is so well done and demonstrated. GOOD JOB. Thanks
Installing crown molding was totally intimidating until I watched this video. Follow his rules, and it works perfect every time. Excellent!
Thank you Amy, you made my day!
Paul
Thank you so much for this video. My wife & I had our kitchen ALMOST how we wanted it with new tile flooring, painted cabinets (that actually turned out well), glass mosaic back splash, quartz countertops.. and then the crown molding on the upper & lower parts of the cabinets was the last step to really completing everything and giving it that final detail but we were quoted $500+ for that job, which we thought was absolutely ridiculous! So finally I got to the point where I was fed up with waiting & waiting to save up the money so I went to Lowe's, got all the pieces for only $125, got back home and came across your video and I gotta tell you, it all turned out fantastic! We did the majority of all the upgrades in our house but my wife didn't want me installing the crown molding since I had never done it before. I set out to prove her wrong and she couldn't be more pleased with the end result and how it turned out. I watched quite a few videos on UA-cam but your painters tape idea was the easiest for me since all I had was an old miter saw that my grandfather gave me. I actually had to line up each piece of crown with the line that I drew on the painters tape and hold it down firmly with my hand. Took a couple practice runs to get it perfect but I just want to say thanks again for teaching me how to cut crown molding an easy way without a lot of tools and we will definitely be watching some of your other videos for how-to guides for any of our future projects that we may do. ☺
Braker Braker 1-9
Hi Braker Braker 1-9
I'm really glad to hear your story! It sounds like you guys have been busy and saving money in the process. If you ever have any questions, feel free to ask me, Ill do my best to help.
Thanks!
Paul
Good job Paul. Thanks much. Years ago I would have piles of messed up crown laying around my saw...and high blood pressure.
OMG! Thank you soooo much! I am a 63 year old woman and I understood everything in your video and I'm going to tackle it while making a fireplace mantel. I have no doubts now that I have watched this video that I can do it. Thanks again, and I subscribed so I can see all your awesome instructional videos. :)
Though the other molding videos are helpful, the way you simply explained how to make the cuts was to the point and the best method. I'm glad to have viewed this in time!
This is a great explanation of how to cut crown molding easily. I watched it yesterday and installed crown today for the first time with no problems. Thanks for sharing your techniques!
+Kris Jones
Hi Kris, I am just passing along information that was given to me by a good friend when I 1st started construction. I am glad it worked for you and thank you for commenting!
Paul
I'm a contractor in the Boston area and I try to teach some of my guys at the site but its tough when everything is going so fast and there are tons of traffic @the job site. I emailed a few of them your video because its the same way I do my crown. You do a nice job of explaining it. Cheers Paul!
Thanks JarinsonCarp! I really appreciate your comment and I'm glad I could help!
Thank you for the video tutorial! I've done plenty of baseboard and door trim, but today was my first go at crown molding. I wrapped the top of a wall unit that does not touch the ceiling, and your tip on the setting up the guide line on tape and always keeping the top edge down really helped keep things straight.
loopersizeit
I'm glad I could help and thank you for taking the time to comment! Have a good day!
Paul
I like your video. I'm a visual learner so watching you use your hands to show the direction your cutting and using visual cues to remember them was extremely helpful. Thanks very much.
Wow your such a great "teacher" you explained everything so well!!!
Wooohooooooo, three years after U posted this, it saved my day. I was on my way to pound my head in to a wall to put my self out of my misery. I could not for my life (me and the wife) sort out how to make the cut. Not Inside and not Outside. How you explainded it was sooooo perrrfect. We now, in less than 10 minutes completed the cuts for three inside and one outside corner, all thnx2U.
As a husband tasked to put this Sh*t up for the first time this video really helps me out. was a commercial electrician for 8 years but never a finish carpenter, this helps me a bunch thanks!!!
Hi Albert,
I not sure if I understand your entire question but you are correct in saying that you cannot match a beveled corner with a non- beveled cut. Crown molding needs a compound miter in order to fit correctly. It sits on an angle when installed and it is also cut on an angle. This means that it will have to be cut with 2 mitered angles (also known as a compound miter cut. Continue---------------------
I don't know how much crown I have wasted trying to figure the cuts out. I wish I would have found your video earlier!:)
You just saved me sooooo much aggravation. I stopped right when I started knowing I had forgotten so I wouldn't waste wood. And now I also know what that extra piece that came with my saw years ago is for. Thank you!!!
Thank you so much for the crown instructions. I made my kitchen cabinets and this was the icing on the cake. My first crown molding installation but not my last. My home will get an upgrade thanks to you. I also didn't waste any materials due to bad cuts. Thanks again.
Wow Nancy, that's great! I'm glad I could help!
Thank you for the feedback!
Paul
Hi Eddie Jones,
Thanks for the comment and the advice. Your way of measuring is also very good. As far as Cut N Crown, It is a very good kit for cutting crown properly, but cutting crown is 2nd nature to me. I am always looking for new ways to do things, but crown stops work well for me when cutting small to medium size crown. When I cut large crown, I cut it on my sliding compound miter saw and I cut it flat. Been doing this for 25 years.
Thanks!
Paul
You are a really great teacher. Thank you for taking the time to make these videos. We all know time is money, and it is greatly appreciated that you take the time to share your knowledge with us.
Great presentation! Easy to follow. I'm constructing a wall mounted bookcase for our home and I want to install crown molding on the top edge to match crown installed around ceiling and also to hide puck lights over the bookcase. I see you have a video on installing crown on cabinets, I'll watch that next! As usual, when planning this project, I fretted over some parts I was not sure how to do, installing crown being one. I envisioned buying a compound miter saw or bugging a contractor friend for advice then I found your video and am much relieved, thanks again!
Great video. The tip on how to measure your full walls (measuring to a nice even number and then measuring from the opposite wall) is very helpful.
I have watched a bunch of videos about this subject. I have to say that this is by far the BEST I have seen. You make it very easy to understand and you speak well. Thank you for taking the frustration out of this type of job. I was pounding my head against the wall trying to get the perfect cut for my crown molding! After watching this, I believe that I won't have any more bruising on my forehead! Lol.
Hi Ispowz17751975,
I really appreciate your comment! I just want to thank you for taking the time to comment!!
Paul
Mr Paul thank you for showing us this super easy way to cut crown... I watched several videos, but yours is easy to understand...I wish you had a video on how to install it!
Thanks for posting this. I did the crown molding in my dining room in a few hours after watching this. I used the practice pieces to make sure my blade was set right before every cut. It looks great and it was my first attempt.
Hey brother, you saved me! Most people can't explain jack sh*t in a simple way or let alone explain something in a simple, easy, and timely manner. Thanks for speaking clearly and not stuttering or saying umm. Great vid! Thanks man.
I just attempted to cut crown moulding using one of those cheap manual home depot mitre boxes and boteched it up real bad. This video helped a lot. Thanks.
thanks for the quick reply, I'm also a carpenter, and have done my fair share of interior crown(whole different ball game, not as difficult).
The project we're on is loaded with exterior crown that does not stop at a return or block. I've found success with a few different tricks, but I'm sure there's a sure way to make it happen. as you stated it's complicated to explain. can't wait to see how someone else does it, as I know getting it close and tuning it up with a knife isn't the right way, but it worked!!
thanks again, great videos, very informative
You're welcome Scott,
I just came in from a long day of making my kitchen cabinet doors. I took a shower, sat down and picked up my computer. I like hearing from fellow carpenters! I really appreciate your feedback, let me know how it goes my friend!
Paul
Great video. I sold all my parts and toolsi had, and left the cellphone repair business after 5 years.
One day, I went to help a friend with some construction work, that was 8 months ago and i have'nt left.
So your video helped me understand the basic's I needed. And that's what i was looking for, Thank you.
Nice video, well done clear concise and straight to the point! Wish more UA-cam videos were this well done.
Though I've been using my compound miter saw for more than a decade, for some reason it never once occurred to me to use blue painters tape to leave myself notes and custom alignments on the saw's table before... I've been doing some crown moldings for the 1st time ever and having a devil of a time remembering what I did right (and wrong) each day I go to do another room in this house! That was a great and much needed tip, went immediately out to saw with blue tape and pencil and made notes on saw table how to correctly position the darn molding and where to align it to! Many thanks!
Can’t tell you how much I appreciate this video. I’m installing crown for the first time this weekend, and your video has give. Me the confidence I needed. Thanks!!👍
Wow I love to hear that John, I can't wait to hear that you knocked it out of the park!
Have a great weekend!
Paul
out of all the videos on youtube this was the only one that I could understand. HONESTLY, excellent video and thank you for taking the time to make this. After watching this I was able to hang crown moulding in my living room.
jason smith Hi Jason, Thanks for taking the time to comment!Paul
Great video Paul - really nice refresher course on crown moulding. Easy to understand and very practical. Outstanding!
This is a GREAT, SIMPLE, & CLEAR instructional video. GREAT JOB Paul! I'll definitely check out your other videos. Thanks.
This video saved me many hours of frustration. Cutting crown makes complete sense. THANK YOU!
Thanks D Winger! I really appreciate your comment. I guess we all have fun memories of our first experience in cutting crown. I remember the 1st time I cut bar railing and I only had the exact amount for a job, it was made of mahogany wood! I must have stared at it for 10 to 15 minutes before I got enough nerve to make my first cut. Thank God ,it was the right cut!
I like how you use terms and show us how it should look with the angles. It makes a lot of sense. Now I've got to go show my dad how to do this tomorrow. I've taken notes so it shouldn't be that bad. I'll even check back in to let you know how it turned out. Thanks!
Excellent video, helped us a ton! Your way of explaining is very easily understood! Love how you showed the cheaper way to do it without buying the tool attachment for saw!! Thanks again!!
But having the attachment is just so cool LOL. Nope, I agree, not everyone has every tool, accessory, or attachment. Its great to see things explained in simple terms, using simple tools.
Paul Ricalde, thank you for such a good explanation on how to cut crown, because of your videos my kitchen looks great!
Hey Paul, I've looked at a bunch of videos and websites on crown molding basics and all of them seem to make it more complex than it needs to be. Your video is a great, easy description for someone who hasn't done this before. Tips on blade calibration, using tape if you don't have a jig, cutting and measuring tips, etc. If I only found your video first! Thanks for taking the time to make this video.
Thanks for the video Paul! I'm building a window cornice and was having problem cutting the crown. Great explanation. Tomorrow I will give it another try. Keep the videos coming. Thanks again!
Thanks for the great video Paul. Just finished up my crown molding project, thanks to you. I've done a lot of building and making things for work and at home and I've always been able to figure things out, but when it came to crown molding I was lost. It stumped the hell out of me. After watching your video I was able get the job done. Upside down and backwards, a bit confusing at first but after a couple of corners I got the hang of it. If I had a double bevel compound miter saw I probable could have been able to figure things out cutting the crown molding flat. Thanks again.
Most helpful. Particularly the tips and tricks for measuring and tool set up. One of the best!
Wanted to weigh in ... great description on cutting molding, easily the best one I've watched on youtube of the dozens I've seen.
You make it look so simple. Thank you very much. I got this big job coming and I'm going to be installing crown molding. Thanks once again.
Hey Paul....don't ever pull this vid LOL We've had to refer to this Crown vid 2 x's over the past couple+ years. You explain it very well. We're off to cut & install LOTS of Crown now in our biggest home remodel ever. We needed your 'refresher' course! :)
Thanks Paul this is exactly what I needed. Very informative. Easy to understand. Made me look like a pro to my wife and in laws.
thank you paul for doing these videos they have been a great help to me you get right to the point and give wonderful tips. you are one of the best if not the best TEACHERS on youtube please continue to make more videos thank you.
Your video was a huge help. I did purchase the crown stops, but your explanation was spot on. My first crown job was a success! Thanks.
Best video yet, on crown molding. Great tip about calibrating your saw.
Hi xero68,
It's a Ridged saw. I was using Dewalt crown stops in this video. I will say that I also have a Dewalt miter saw and I like it a lot more than my Ridged.
Thanks!
Paul
Dude, this video was awesome! THANK YOU for posting it. I have been building a cabinet and needed crown for the trim at the top, and I've watched several other videos that just didn't help much. I ended up going through three 8 foot crown trim pieces at 18 bucks a piece because I had not idea what I was doing. Even bought a new combination miter saw to be able to cut. Man, it's like a whole new world for me now!Thanks again man!
+HumptyDumptyWasPushed
I'm really glad I could help and thank you for taking the time to comment!
Paul
Hi, your video on crown molding cutting is excellent. I watched it a couple times and applied the techniques on my own project with excellent results. Thanks for sharing your knowledge in a way that a regular guy can understand!
+Jeff Silver
Thank you Jeff! I learned this method when I 1st started construction and it stuck with me. I'm just a regular guy myself and I do not need to complicate things.
Paul Ricalde thanks
Thank you Angel!
This was exactly what I was looking for as a beginner. Now it all make sense. Thank you for the tips & tricks, sir!
watched several videos about cutting crown. This one made the most sense. Thanks
This video has been extremely helpful. Now I can say that I did crown molding myself. Thank you.
I have been trying to cut crown with the new gagets and my corners have gaps, will try your technique and see if it works. Thanks for this well done step by step video.
After about 10 wasted strips and 10 indoor/outdoor trips, I find your video. NOW.....after watching your video, I'm almost done. I have to admit, I did learn some new words from my first attempt but the second attempt was a breeze. Thank you!!!
You just saved me a bunch of money!!! I just started and my first two cuts were terrible but your video showed me my mistakes... Thanks.
You are very welcome Grey!
wow, that was awesome. I appreciate your video and your techniques. I've been helping those in need free of charge with basic fixer uppers. I focus on injured veterans and low income population. I look forward to more videos and to help me perfect my skills. thank you
Thanks for the video, after watching several I finally get it. I was able to knock out a whole room without any waste or do overs.
Well done ! First clear video after looking at about 10 others. Thanks
This is a great video, probably the best one on the subject, Tried for the first time yesterday and the conners would not line up at all, I believe the problem was, We were trying to install the whole 11' molding, I am going to try and cut the molding in a smaller section maybe 2' and get the angles correct first.
Paul! Very informative. You really explain how and make it simple and easy to remember! Thanks for helping all of us out!
the best explaining i've seen so far thanx for taking the time to do this video
Thank you! Clear concise no extra jigs required. Appreciate the helpful information. John, Hollis, NH
I couldn't get the internal and external angle cuts right. (using curved moldings). Your video showed me how to get it perfect. Thank you for the detail of how to set it up on the saw to get it perfect. It worked a treat after watching through your video and I set up my saw exactly the same.... Finished all the moldings and would be hard pressed to tell that an armature did it.. Can't thank you enough...!
Good morning WetBeard!
I'm glad I could help. You made my day buddy.
Thanks!
Paul
Thank you very much for making these videos appreciate it from San Francisco California
Great Video Paul, but 480P or better wouldn't hurt for large scale viewing. Thanks all the same. Great instruction. You know your stuff!
Your video was very easy to understand and follow. For a begineer, you helped me a lot. Thanks
Hi Paul,
Great video! I remember when I was younger and did the finish work on our family room. I just couldn't figure how to cut crown. Man, I went through some trim before I got it right! Wish I would have had your advice back in the day! I am starting a project and haven't done this for years so I will look at this some more before I start ruining trim again! Thanks!!
This was the easiest video to follow. Now my kitchen crown molding is up. Thank you.
You did an excellent job explaining how to cut crown. Thank you very much. If I owned a miter saw then I wouldn't have to watch anymore videos but am wondering how to cut without a miter saw but a table saw instead.
i followed your instructions and my room came out perfect . thank you Paul
Thank you David!
Excellent video really helped me I've struggled with these type of cuts before but this really explains how to do it right many thanks for taking the time.Paul
one of the most informative videos i have seen on crown. thank you
Terrific video. You took all the mystery out of cutting crown. Thanks.
+Bill Moyer
Hi Bill,
Thank you for taking the time to comment!
Paul
This Vid saved me a lot of time and confusion. Thanks for the lesson on Crown, you deserve a Royal Crown,
THANK YOU!!!!! I'm putting up crown molding this weekend, and you made a simple video and simple explainer
Awesome video. not everyone is a teacher. this guy is a great teacher
Thank you soooo much for the video! The inside/outside helped me greatly and to turn it upside down. You saved me many mistakes and lots of money!!!!
+Sheryl Sterns
Hi Sheryl,
I am so glad i could help. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Paul
+Paul Ricalde (Paulstoolbox) I second Sheryl's comments. I was trying so hard and the cuts just made no sense at all to me. I was getting so frustrated so I looked it up here and found this video. It still doesn't click in my brain but I was able to do it because of this video. Thanks a bunch for taking the time to post it.
Thank you Sheryl and Mark! Y'all made my day.
Paul
Paul, thank you very much for taken times making tutorial video. This is very helpful, but I will give it a try. I just have to watch it few times. Thank you again and have a wonderful day.
Best explanation I could find for cutting crown molding. THANKS!
I hope they deleted all the other videos related to how to cut crown molding.... Thank u for such of clear and useful information!!!
I'm doing my entire house and here u show the basics that I need to know
Thanks again , great job!!!
viajes80
Hi viajes80,
I'm glad I could help my friend. Thank you for taking the time to comment and Good luck! If you have any questions ,let me know. I will do my best to answer.
Paul
i was trying today finally give up this was a great help - i`ve done it before but ido crown so seldom i forget your video brought it back thanks a lot
I've always kinda sucked at crown molding, till I watched this....
THANKS !!!! Steve
Thanks Steve Coyne, I'm glad I could help!
the job and crown came out great you should get 10 %
I'm glad I could help! Thanks Steve coyne
Excellent video. Very easy to understand. Thank you! The best clear cut video I have seen yet.
Thank you Tami, I really appreciate you taking the time to comment! Please let me know if you have any questions.
Have a good night!
Paul
Hi Paul,
Your easy method of cutting inside and outside corners does indeed work when done as you demonstrated. I'm afraid it is a little misleading however when an inexperienced guy like me tries to cut inside and outside right and left corners.
I know you probably understand what I'm talking about. Cost me a few cuts and a lot of aggravation.
Very clear video. I especially like how precise you are.
Hi Robert,I really appreciate your comment.Thank you!!!Paul
I've cut my crown laying it flat on the saw table for years not matter what size the crown is. You set the table of the saw to the proper angle and the proper bevel and you can make both inside and outside cuts easily.
I am not a DIY guy though. I've been hanging trim for a really long time and it's what works for me.
I'm anticipating I"m going to have to do this soon (my wife bought me a miter saw for her projects). This is an awesome tutorial. Thank you!
Thanks a lot Paul... your advice will come in handy. I just bought a home and will have to do plenty of "fixing" up and crown molding is on my list. I will start with the small office first to set the tone for the rest of the house. Great advice and you got yourself a new subscriber :)