How to Install Wainscoting on Angles (Staircase Renovation Episode 1)

[@ellenstevens7632]

I can't thank you enough! I was having a terrible time cutting the acute angles on the stairway wainscoting. I watched your video and I was then able to do it perfectly.

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

That’s awesome! Glad to hear it helped Ellen!

[@John-vf9py]

I wanted to thank you. I needed the reminder tips to get my crazy panel molding angles. Following your tips and thorough instructions got me through perfectly. Thank you so much again!!!

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

That's so nice to hear that our video helped you out. I love to hear viewer success stories like this. Thanks for posting your comment. Scott

[@showandgo]

Great video. Simple yo understand commentary. Thank you!

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Thanks for the feedback Noel

[@PrettyTubs]

Great instructor

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Thank you kindly. Scott

[@beanmf]

I used nearly identical dimensions, but used 1/4" ply to give horizontal grain to the backing. Pieces joined with Kreg joints rather than gluing with inner moulding attached with a pin nailer. Entire assembly pneumatically nailed to the wall. This makes removal trivial if some later owner decides to change the look

[@peterkiernan1668]

Nice video and delivery.

[@noureddine309]

Amazing job . Many thanks.

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Thank you. I appreciate that.

[@curtisbarkes6271]

2:45 how is that obtuse angle 48°? I don't get it

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

The tool measures the angle from 90 degrees as it's designed to measure angles for cutting on a miter saw. A 90 degree cut is 0 degrees on a miter saw. The 48 degrees is the measurement of the angle in relation to the miter saw so when I cut two 24 degree angles on the miter saw they come together perfectly on the wainscoting. I hope that helps. Scott

[@curtisbarkes6271]

@@HomeImprovementWoodworking very much so. Thank you

[@mrprecious1234]

Fantastic video! Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge. Where can we purchase the angle finder?

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Here's a link to the Mite-R-Gage tool. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002LU3CG6/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B002LU3CG6&linkCode=as2&tag=woodshopthera-20&linkId=f8f29a110d94d8100e08150bbef5e34a

[@jayrob7418]

Master!!! 🙏

[@JohnUk65]

very handy tip thanks!

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Thank you, I appreciate that.

[@tamarawilliams8965]

Good job

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Thank you Tamara!

[@1066Kitchen]

Hi at 3:03 what do you mean you have to drag to 45 from 66 degrees. Many thanks and great video

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

When setting up the saw I subtract 45 from 66 degrees. A miter saw can't cut a 66 degree angle. So what I do is place a 45 degree angle on the fence, and then add the remaining degrees by setting the saw at 21 degrees. That way 21+45=66. Does that make sense?

[@1066Kitchen]

Woodshop Therapy yes I think so, but obviously my cuts would be different but it’s the same calculation I take it. Or am I way off the mark? What fence?

[@1066Kitchen]

Woodshop Therapy so would a angle of say 60 = 15 so 15+45= 60 degrees? What is the fence

[@1066Kitchen]

Woodshop Therapy just looked up a fence I think it’s the same in uk as a mitre block, basically a wooden piece of wood on the saws edge so I get a good correct measurement for the mitre cut. Is that right, thanks for ur explanation it really helped

[@jamesanthony5681]

Very good!

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Thank you Anthony!

[@williambrown2774]

Question about the 66 degree cut. You used a 45 degree jig. Why not 33 degree on the miter

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

The angle for the wainscoting trim was 132 degrees. Half of that is 66 degrees - the angle I need on each piece to get them to meet together perfectly. As you can't cut a 66 degree angle on a miter saw, I added the 45 degree jig, so I could cut at 19 degrees (45+19=66) to get that angle. Does that answer your question? Scott

[@TheoSmith249]

I would have attached with Magnets and had a secret storage spot!!

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

That would have been cool! Too bad there's a staircase underneath that needs the headroom. I like your creativity! Scott

[@Jigsawmaster1]

How did you cut the angles using the numbers from the angle finder. You didn’t really explain

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

When setting up the miter saw I subtract 45 from 66 degrees on the angle finder. A miter saw can't cut a 66 degree angle. So what I do is place a 45 degree angle on the fence, and then add the remaining degrees by setting the saw at 21 degrees. That way 21+45=66. Does that make sense?

[@Jigsawmaster1]

Home Improvement Woodworking Thanks.

[@youaresomethingelsereally6260]

@@HomeImprovementWoodworking Why is it that you just divided the 48 by 2 and with the 66 you subtracted 45? Why didnt you subtract 45 from the 48?

[@marytaylor428]

I wish you did a video of just taking out the spindles,, mine are like how yours were and Im trying to save money by removing them myself.

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

If you can locate the screws in the handrail, once you remove the handrail, the spindles will pull out. Thanks for your comment... I didn't think to capture the demolition work but I will on my next project. I appreciate your comment. Scott

[@charlesspear9516]

Adding glue isn't overkill I add glue to all my miter joints

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Hi Charles. Nice to hear someone of similar mindset. Thanks for your comment.

[@wrobinson1824]

I have a question

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Sure, go ahead. Scott

[@normiejeanj]

I was hopeful when I saw the title but I guess I needed something more basic with more explanation regarding the math and how you configured your final numbers for the angles. I'll keep looking elsewhere.

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Sorry to hear that. Let me know if you have any questions. Scott

[@jy8513]

Huh so u just showed a miter gauge not very helpful

[@lindak990]

Do you have facial muscles? Please, no offense but you did not smile once.