How Do You Make Outside Corner Cuts With A Miter Saw?
An outside corner is one that juts outward with the point of the angle to the outside. When you cut trim or molding it is important that you cut the angle correctly to have a good fit and constant flow of pattern to the wood. You can make the outside cuts with a miter saw to increase speed and efficiency of the cut. Measure the angle you’re cutting. Most of the angles for outside corners need to be 90 degrees, but in older homes in particular, that may not be the case. Before you cut the outside corner with your miter saw, make sure that you have the right angle. Use an adjustable bevel or adjustable T-bevel to measure. Always measure twice, cut once. Check the height of the board. You may need to adjust the miter on the saw, but much of the time you won’t need to for base molding since the base tends to be taller. If the blade is too small to cut completely through, adjust the bevel and cut the angle with the board lying flat. Divide the angle in half. The angle of the cut is made of
