How to Cut Crown Molding Flat on a Compound Miter Saw

Crown molding projects often require several different types of cuts to properly install the molding. A cutting process known as the flat method is common using a compound miter saw. The flat method provides instruction for cutting both the inside and outside corners of crown molding. Additionally, cuts are either right or left for the crown molding. If you do not have a compound miter saw you will be able to hire them from most equipment rental stores.

Compound miter saw
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Instructions

Inside Corners
- 1
  Place the top of the molding against the compound miter saw fence for a left side cut.
- 2
  Set the bevel and miter according to your measurements for the inside corner.
- 3
  Turn on the compound miter saw. Pull down on the saw blade handle to cut the crown molding.
- 4
  Flip the crown molding around to place the bottom of the molding against the fence for a right side cut.
- 5
  Turn on the compound miter saw. Pull down on the saw blade handle to cut the crown molding.
Outside Corners
- 6
  Place the bottom of the molding against the compound miter saw fence for a left side cut.
- 7
  Set the bevel and miter according to your measurements for the outside corner.
- 8
  Turn on the compound miter saw. Pull down on the saw blade handle to cut the crown molding.
- 9
  Flip the crown molding around to place the top of the molding against the fence for a right side cut.
- 10
  Turn on the compound miter saw. Pull down on the saw blade handle to cut the crown molding.

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Instructions

Inside Corners

Outside Corners