Template for Bullnose Base Corners
Use a simple jig made from scrap boards to measure the length of base trim for a curved corner.
When installing base trim in a house with bullnose corners, determining the length of the base that runs into an outside corner can be tricky. This simple jig allows me to get accurate measurements the first time, without a lot of trial and error. To create the jig, I simply build a corner out of scrap boards all with 22.5° miters. Before I assemble them, I trim down the small corner board and align it with the bottoms of the side boards. The void that is left at the top center of the assembly creates the perfect guide for marking where the ends of the baseboards line up on each wall.
— James Martin; Turlock, Calif.
From Fine Homebuilding #329
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