I built this jig and used it successfully for a big crown job that included some outside miters whose precise angles varied a bit from 45. So that I could see exactly where the angle cursor was pointing on the degree markings on the saw's detent plate, I found it useful to drill holes (~1 1/4") at the ends of the 45 deg. kerf cuts in the jig board as sighting windows.
Thanks, guy! I am debating whether to figure out the math and use the charts to figure out how to cut it flat but using a stop seems to be the easier way.
Yes, the crown stop will now have three slight cuts in it. You must adjust your saw blade stop so that when you cut through the crown you only slightly cut into the crown stop.
@@therangeproteeguy7842 from my experience it takes the full depth of the blade to make it through 7¼ crown. I think to the right it doesn't even quite make it all way. Cool idea, i was just waiting to see what happened when you made cuts with it, but you didn't do i was left to speculate. Even cut off either way it probably does provide better support than those crappy metal dewalt ones.
Ultimate minimalist continuous crown stop. Totally elegant and effective! I'll be copying this setup in the morning. Thank you!
I built this jig and used it successfully for a big crown job that included some outside miters whose precise angles varied a bit from 45. So that I could see exactly where the angle cursor was pointing on the degree markings on the saw's detent plate, I found it useful to drill holes (~1 1/4") at the ends of the 45 deg. kerf cuts in the jig board as sighting windows.
I am definitely going to make one. Instead of the hole I am going to make a slot for bolts with washers and wing nuts.
I like it, simple yet brilliant, I will be making one.
A big thumbs up!! Thanks for that.
Thanks, guy! I am debating whether to figure out the math and use the charts to figure out how to cut it flat but using a stop seems to be the easier way.
Nested cutting is definitely the most intuitive and efficient, so long as your saw's depth of cut is big enough for the crown at hand. Ask any pro.
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Perfect, thanks!
Thank you
So it ends up looking a bit different after cutting 45s in either direction? 🤔
Yes, the crown stop will now have three slight cuts in it. You must adjust your saw blade stop so that when you cut through the crown you only slightly cut into the crown stop.
@@therangeproteeguy7842 from my experience it takes the full depth of the blade to make it through 7¼ crown. I think to the right it doesn't even quite make it all way. Cool idea, i was just waiting to see what happened when you made cuts with it, but you didn't do i was left to speculate. Even cut off either way it probably does provide better support than those crappy metal dewalt ones.
Instead of a hole on the side, turn that into a slot and use wing nuts or knobs. It would be adjustable and not have to use clamps.
@@willraiford1310 I thot the same thing! Infinitely adjustable!
You bought and paid for a compound miter saw, why not use those features and cut the crown flat?
Personally, I find it easier this way.