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Installing Crown Molding around a Cathedral Ceiling
Learn how to make sure your crown molding will still match when it meets the corners of a vaulted ceiling.
Coping with mini-grinders
My mini-grinders see a lot of action on-site, and nothing beats them for coping moldings. Instead of using the backing pad, I put a pair of disks back to back:…
Getting a grip on crown molding
I have always had trouble with crown molding “slipping” on the miter saw, making for less-than-perfect cuts. I solved this problem by spraying the back of the crown molding, where…
The Eight Best Power Planers
Whether you're hanging doors or framing walls, here are the top picks from a crowded field.
Beautiful Trim from Plywood
It's a stable and less expensive alternative to solid wood.
Short-Point Measurement
Any piece of mitered trim has two points on its end. The acute angle at the very tip of the workpiece is called the long point; the short point is…
Crown-Molding Fundamentals
Backing ripped from 2x4s and a well-planned crown-molding installation scheme take a lot of the guesswork out of this challenging job.
Quick and accurate built-up crown moldings
Recently, I was asked to install a small crown-molding assembly consisting of standard 1-3/4-in. bed molding with 1/4-in. by 1-1/2-in. flat-lattice top and bottom. Normally, I would install these parts…
Turning Corners with Beaded Casing
A shop-built jig creates a combination butt-miter joint that looks good year round.
Drying Racks for Painted Trim Work
Stain shoe moldings quickly with this reusable technique and structure.

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