How To: Make Crown Molding on the Table Saw

Making clean and modern crown molding by using the table saw to make a large cove cut
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[@ouachitamac]

To get the 38 and 52, set the saw to 38, run the stock through flat on the table. Then, flip the stock around and this time run it through with the flat part of the stock against the fence, instead of flat against the table. Since 38 and 52 equal 90, rotating the stock by 90 degrees and sawing from the edge works to make the steeper angle. Good luck:) great vid btw.

[@SpottedTongueWoodworking]

🤯🤯🤯 that’s the first time that process has been explained in a way that makes sense. Thank you!

[@pcngo1]

Great job and beautiful table! Bring new at routers, I broke a 1/4" straight bit routing a 1" deep mortis in a 2" x 2" to make a frame to slot in a vinyl lattice. What type of bit would you recommend to make LOTS of frames?

[@SpottedTongueWoodworking]

I would try to use a dado stack on a table saw. But, if the router does seem to be your best option, I’m very happy with Freud and Whiteside router bits. For cutting deep slots, don’t take the full depth at once. Take multiple passes of increasing depth until you reach your final dimensions. The bit, and your router, will last longer that way.

[@ryananthony4840]

Making me cringe with your hand rt over the blade like that.... if that board splits.......

[@SpottedTongueWoodworking]

For sure. In my mind it was no different than running boards over the jointer, or cutting dadoes with a dado stack, but I get what you’re saying

[@adictoetico]

A 55 degree angle is a 90-55=35 degree angle with your piece inverted

[@SpottedTongueWoodworking]

Thanks! I actually have an upcoming build video where I’ll go over what I learned from this and how I got those weird angles for another set of crown 👍

[@silverstake88]

Do you always operate the saw with the plate unfixed?!

[@SpottedTongueWoodworking]

Is it going to jump out and bite me?

[@CelestialPopCollectiveOfficial]

Your plate is not secure. Not sure why you let that pass.

[@SpottedTongueWoodworking]

Plate?

[@CelestialPopCollectiveOfficial]

@@SpottedTongueWoodworking Yeah, your throat plate 1:18 4:15

[@calwilliams63]

The “safety police” on the internet are so comical to me 😂

[@SpottedTongueWoodworking]

Finally, a breath of fresh air 🥲

[@calwilliams63]

@@SpottedTongueWoodworking Good video, guy..... keep it up!

[@o.m.g3944]

Can u do this with mdf

[@SpottedTongueWoodworking]

More than likely- it’ll just be an incredibly dusty mess, and you’ll have a harder time sanding it for a smooth, paintable finish. I think the best wood for this to be doing trim would be poplar, because it is harder than pine but softer and less likely to burn and smoke than other hardwoods like maple and oak, or even mdf

[@ryananthony4840]

Need like an 80 tooth flat top blade for the final pass or something

[@SpottedTongueWoodworking]

And that… I don’t really know. Maybe- like taking off 1/64 for that final pass, because otherwise a fine blade would BURN like no other

[@ryananthony4840]

@@SpottedTongueWoodworking Ahh.... I learned a trick from another channel btw, make a block of Bondo over the trim and put some sandpaper on it then you have the exact profile

[@SpottedTongueWoodworking]

@@ryananthony4840 using Bondo like modeling clay for sanding molds? 🧐🧐🧐 I’ll have to try that!

[@jayj4387]

Couldn't watch anymore after seeing your hand placement, losing a finger or a thumb sucks, I've seen it happen twice and it changed how I use my saw and the first time it was from the guy who was teaching me how to use a table saw with 25 years experience. When you get comfortable that's when it gets you sometimes. Well made video.. be safe.

[@SpottedTongueWoodworking]

I appreciate the honest feedback

[@albertstrong5516]

Not explained what you were doing. Still enjoyed watching.

[@calwilliams63]

He is making cove crown molding on the tablesaw. You obviously wasn't paying attention 😉