Roxxie2 Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 I've always shied away from crown molding because I waste most of it trying to get the edges and angles cute right. The half scale RGT Colonial came with crown molding. Does anyone of a simple way to get the pieces cut correctly? I am dyslexic so this might be part of the problem. If you can help me out with this I would really appreciate it. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalesq Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 I usually use an EasyCutter. What helped me was understanding the difference between "inside" and "outside" cuts. I know there was a previous long discussion of how-to about cutting angles. I'll look for it an update this post when I find it. Here's Holly's tutorial about cutting crown molding.and the angles. http://www.greenleafdollhouses.com/forum/?app=blog&module=blogs&controller=entry&id=957 If you search the forum on cutting angles there are a lot more threads on this issue too. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beulah Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 Yes I use the Easy Cutter also, got mine at Hobby Lobby 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxxie2 Posted July 8, 2017 Author Share Posted July 8, 2017 I have the Ultimate Easy Cutter, no problem there. However the inside and outside cuts are where I go wrong. I don't saw and I don't own a miter box. I watched 4 different YouTube videos and still mess it up. Hopeless? I know what would help, a really simple drawing of an inside and an outside cut that I could lay the actual piece of molding on and draw both lines on the pieces. I have to say most of all the discussions and tutorials on them make no sense to me visually when I try to do it. Dyslexia isn't easy for actual visual understanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalesq Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 For what it's worth, when I use the EasyCutter, so that I can visualize what I'm doing, I typically think of the rail (of the cutter) as the ceiling, and the plate (of the cutter) as the wall. Maybe this is too confusing to explain, but by looking at it this way, I don't get my cuts confused. It helps me keep the molding oriented in my mind. Hope this helps. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 I like to put my molding on the wall and mark with a pencil where the cut will start and then an arrow for the direction.. I always mark on the face of the molding so that I know that is the beginning point for the cut. I get a bit messed up if the turn in the wall is not 45 degrees.. in that case I draw a line across the top of the molding showing the exact start and finish point. There are some corners that aren't the set degrees of the easy cutter and this works for those kind such as the bay windows in the San Franciscan... I think we all make mistakes on this stuff from time to time.. don't be so hard on yourself.. it can be confusing for everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparklepuppies Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 Once I figured out you are basically cutting it upside down, it made it much easier. The tutorial that Debra posted above is very helpful, and there are good pictures. Another thing I did, is take a scrap piece and make and inside and outside cut, and labeled each with masking tape. Every time I do crown molding now, I pull out my samples to help me visualize. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 You can eliminate cutting inside angles altogether if you use a small block of wood in the corner and butt the moulding against it. It makes a nice architectural feature. It can be made quite elegant with a tiny bead glued beneath it. Mike (mespak?) posted an illustration, but I don't know where to find it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsbeth Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 I gave up on the angles and love the wood block solution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 2 hours ago, KathieB said: You can eliminate cutting inside angles altogether if you use a small block of wood in the corner and butt the moulding against it. It makes a nice architectural feature. It can be made quite elegant with a tiny bead glued beneath it. Mike (mespak?) posted an illustration, but I don't know where to find it. mesp2k: http://www.greenleafdollhouses.com/forum/?app=gallery&module=gallery&controller=view&id=53349 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sable Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 I remember it this way: For corner angles: The left peice-the short cut is toward the left. The right piece-the short cut is toward the right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 2 hours ago, havanaholly said: mesp2k: http://www.greenleafdollhouses.com/forum/?app=gallery&module=gallery&controller=view&id=53349 ? Thank you Holly! i was Trying to find this too earlier but had no luck inlocating it. Hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shannonc60 Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 Like Sam, I draw on my moulding. I draw the cutting line and direction of the cut. A mitre box and saw are invaluable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 9 hours ago, havanaholly said: mesp2k: http://www.greenleafdollhouses.com/forum/?app=gallery&module=gallery&controller=view&id=53349 ? Thanks, Holly ... that's it. Not sure how an outside corner would be handled, or something like a bay window, where corners are not 90 degrees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxxie2 Posted July 9, 2017 Author Share Posted July 9, 2017 22 hours ago, sparklepuppies said: Another thing I did, is take a scrap piece and make and inside and outside cut, and labeled each with masking tape. Every time I do crown molding now, I pull out my samples to help me visualize. That's just what I need to do! I am so thick headed when it comes to doing this its embarrassing! This house is pretty simple with right angles ( I think?)for corners. I don't have any extra molding to play with but maybe I can do it with a square piece just to figure out the direction of the cuts. I am so dense! Thank you all for your suggestions and links! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxxie2 Posted July 9, 2017 Author Share Posted July 9, 2017 8 hours ago, KathieB said: mesp2k: http://www.greenleafdollhouses.com/forum/?app=gallery&module=gallery&controller=view&id=53349 ? YES! This is a GREAT Idea!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 13 minutes ago, Roxxie2 said: YES! This is a GREAT Idea!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you!!!! Thank Mike! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxxie2 Posted July 10, 2017 Author Share Posted July 10, 2017 Thanks Mike I might tackle the crown molding soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mesp2k Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 6 hours ago, Roxxie2 said: Thanks Mike I might tackle the crown molding soon! You're welcome Roxy & I didn't even have to lift a finger. Thanks mini helpers! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mesp2k Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 On 7/9/2017, 8:14:59, KathieB said: Not sure how an outside corner would be handled, or something like a bay window, where corners are not 90 degrees. Well there's the inside & outside corners - the others look like they'd have to be cut at an angle? Source: Creative Crown 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxxie2 Posted July 10, 2017 Author Share Posted July 10, 2017 Ok the half scale colonial ( RGT) doesn't have many corners at all. They all appear to be right angles...I was horrible in geometry! No chance this week but I will give it a go next week. Thanks! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldenrodfarm Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 I wanted to know about the easy cutter, it has some pretty poor reviews about crushing balsa wood and not cutting harder woods clear through. Sometimes people doing reviews don't use a tool the way you should, so do a lot of you have this tool? And how dies it work? I have long used a miter box and razor saw for miniatures, and a chop saw for my house projects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sable Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Most of them are good for 45 degree cuts because it has a fence to line it up with and hold it in place. The other angles don't have the fence so it is not as precise. It cuts balsa fine. A sharp blade is very important no matter what tool is being used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid-life madness Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 I like the easy cutter for things that do not need to be precise, or where I need to trim off a small sliver etc. I bought this little saw from Harbor Freight tools and like it for mitering mouldings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debsrand56 Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 2 minutes ago, Mid-life madness said: I bought this little saw from Harbor Freight tools and like it for mitering mouldings. I have one of those. It's one of my favorite tools. I don't know how I ever survived before I got it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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