Craftsman 315.212120 - Manual (Page 26)

OPERATION
When cutting crown molding by this method the bevel
angle should be set at 33.85°. The miter angle should
be set at 31.62° either right or left, depending on the
desired cut for the application. See the chart below for
correct angle settings and correct positioning of crown
molding on miter table.
The settings in the chart below can be used for cutting
All Standard (U.S.) crown molding with 52° and 38°
angles. The crown molding is placed flat on the miter
table using the compound features of your miter saw.
Bevel
Angle
Setting
Type of Cut
33.85°
Left side, Inside comer
1. Top edge of molding against fence
2. Miter table set right 31.62°
3. Save left end of cut
33.85°
Right side, inside comer
1. Bottom edge of molding against fence
2. Miter table set left 31.62°
3. Save left end of cut
33.85°
Left side, outside comer
1. Bottom edge of molding against fence
2. Miter table set left 31.62°
3. Save right end of cut
33.85°
Right side, outside comer
1. Top edge of molding against fence
2. Miter table set right 31.62°
3. Save right end of cut
Fig. 34
When cutting warped material, always make sure it is
positioned on the miter table with the convex side
against the fence as shown in figure 33.
If the warped material is positioned the wrong way as
shown in figure 34, it will pinch the blade near the
completion of the cut.
iV WARNING: To avoid a kickback and to avoid
serious personal injury, never position the
concave edge of bowed or warped material
against the fence.
CLAMPING WIDE WORKPIECES
See Figure 35.
CUTTING WARPED MATERIAL
See Figures 33 and 34.
WIDE
BOARD
RIGHT
Fig. 35
Fig. 33 When cutting wide workpieces such as a 2 in. x 6 in.,
boards should be clamped with a C-clamp as shown in
figure 35.
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