Crown Molding Secrets pt 1 - What they don't teach you...

This video is part 1 of 2. In this video we go through many different tips, tricks, and techniques on installing crown molding.
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[@catdaddydavidson]

Is the D2 lazer your 1 pick and why? Thank you for what you do! Really thankful for you!

[@dustindegrand5735]

@@catdaddydavidson I Bought D2 and do not like it. It measures to the 1/32” and you can not change it. 1/16” would be fine for me. It takes me way to long to compute thirty seconds in my head. Some of the other models will measure to the 1/16”

[@mon7563]

How u calibrate your saw ? Bevel ,miter. Any video?

[@Shortstackshowtoos]

@@mon7563 yes he has a video

[@steveross9706]

@@dustindegrand5735 toda" Oooo

[@jasonperez0]

As someone who got into the trades later in life videos like this from true professionals are priceless. Cant wait for the next installments. Feel lucky because prior to the internet and pages like yours, you only learned from those around you. Now the progression or time needed to be skilled has shortened and knowledge base grown. One of the best trim channels out there thank you for your time it is greatly appreciated.

[@Darvineb86]

I’m 37 and bought my first home last year. After realizing I would need to do some of the remodel work myself to save cost, I took a construction class at a local community college immediately fell in love with carpentry. Needless to say, ive developed an interest in the trades and I’m genuinely considering trying my hand at construction. My only concern is that I might be a little late to the party so-to-speak, Any feedback is greatly appreciated. Thanks

[@slcustomcarpentry853]

You literally nailed everything I do every day... LOL People think I'm crazy for doing everything you just covered. But, the result is perfection.

[@elpatronzapata8418]

As a professional painter, I always know when a guy knows how to do crows, baseboards, and all Mouldings!!! And you look like one of them!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!

[@johnrose581]

The best on KZbin, as a DIYer and hobbyist woodworker your videos help me look like a professional. I appreciate the detail in your videos and insight!

[@AlohaKanaka]

This channel is better than my carpenters apprenticeship! Sweet, simple, efficient and to the point! Can’t thank you enough, Aloha 🤙🏽

[@MrJcray]

I agree!! Especially after going apprentice many years ago school

[@Dave-nm3xc]

I wish I'd have watched this before tackling my first crown molding installation. It would've saved me a lot of frustration, and I would've been able to get it done much faster. You make it look super easy.

[@cameronp5728]

Just wanted to share with you I have been using your videos as reference for installing trim and crown in my 3400sqft house. Had to fire our GC who left us over budget. I have been working on my house for 4 months now, I have a 6 month old that is motivating me to build faster. I had to cut cost and trimming out was something I could handle. Considering your level of tools, and materials, your videos have been able to help me approach this in a fast manner, and help me figure out why my cuts are not totally straight like a tenth of a degree every now and then (already calibrated saw, leveled my rollers, it was the bow in the trim that was doing it. All in all thank you for videos. update - just installed my crown molding. i forgot about this video. Due to a million other factors plus my own setup, crown was a PIA and it did not come out nice, but oh well. such is life when you are thrown in the wheel of building your own house. Too bad i only did crown in the living room and you can see the results got better the further i went around the room. lol also, major pain in the ass to do this after texture and paint have been applied to the walls From, A Full time, young mechanical engineer,

[@johnvalenzuela5279]

Dude...you are beyond amazing. Perfection and beyond. Your ability to explain precisely is impressive. I think a home improvement show is in your future. You are Bob Villa, Norm Abrahm, and Tim Taylor all in one. Thanks for all the info

[@InsiderCarpentry]

That might be the best compliment I ever received. LOL I wish I could grunt like Tim Taylor but I just don't have the stuff.

[@mcj928]

I used to be intimidated by crown, but I've been watching a lot of Spencer's videos along with a couple other guys and I've been getting solid, right miters and copes. The information and pointers spencer gives are clear, well explained and fairly easy to follow. Guys like this are a blessing to the trade for sure

[@mikeknoll1130]

Top notch advice, and no echo, very thorough, thank you, best I have seen.😊.

[@IDLH-jk1ow]

Finally got a chance to watch the whole vid. Your work is amazing, but I can’t thank you enough for taking the time to explain what your doing and put these videos together for our benefit. I know that takes a lot of time away from the job but I can’t thank you enough. I’m looking forward to part 2 and I’d love to see you talk about how you got into trim work and how you learned so much for such a young guy.

[@philipfloyd4038]

Hi Spencer! I trimmed about 2-3 hundred houses in my lifetime. I’m retired now! I wish there was a KZbin back then. You are a great trim carpenter, better than me. I learn something from you almost every video. Thanks for sharing your work. Keep up the good work. Blessings on you and your family. 💯🙏🏼

[@thomasdickson35]

As a matter of curiosity, what did you do for a living?

[@philipfloyd4038]

@@thomasdickson35 I grew up in a builder’s home so I learned most everything about residential construction. The early years I was mostly trim carpentry. Eventually, I started building and designing homes. Not I’m retired.

[@jerryc3494]

Yet another great entry to your channel. I like to cut my gauge block with the same projection as the crown down and out. I then cut out the corner that would go into the ceiling /wall corner so that the guage is touching where the crown touches ,and isn't thrown off by drywall mud buildup - especially in corners. Thanks again for your channel - always look forward to new segments.

[@garrettlund]

One of the best approaches I’ve seen to crown install! Easy to follow and smart steps not to waste time. Great job!! Keep em coming

[@jeremycooper4275]

I’ve been installing crown for over a decade and I picked up a few new tricks here. Awesome job as usual. Can’t wait for part 2

[@handyandy2112]

Still waiting for part 2...

[@jefferyholland]

Good stuff Spencer. For years I have been trying to teach guys to batch cut for rooms, base, casing and crown but most guys think they can't get accurate measuring doing it that way. Even if you need to go back to the saw to trim a pc or so it still is a huge time saver. Thanks for the video.

[@peady64]

You are definitely a professional installer. So many hacks on KZbin. Great install.

[@MrSkelertor]

The best crown molding video I found on KZbin. I did all mine and I wish I saw this first. It would have helped me a lot. Great tips and tricks.

[@jesserhodes7430]

great vid Spencer. as a fellow tradesman you are the real deal and a born teacher. thank you for all you share.

[@stevenboudreaux2183]

Outstanding video! Did a lot of carpentry work in my younger days, but not very much crown. Getting ready to install 5 1/2 crown in my house. Thank you Spencer for being so detailed.

[@jonguy4337]

Just a word of encouragement I'm a Carpenter for 47 years I'm watching your channel because you can always learn something from somebody else when you think you know it all you stall, keep teaching I have been doing these things in person to help young guys for years so 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 21 thumbs way up I love working with guys like you

[@Darvineb86]

Any feedback for a 30 year old wanting to get into carpentry? Bought a duplex and quickly realized i would have to learn basic home improvement skills to save Cost. Took a construction class at a community college and fell in love instantly!

[@Stefan_Kawalec]

These tutorial videos are really good. You have some pedagogical vibe.

[@NewHomeRoss]

Easily one of the best crown videos on KZbin

[@zachjoing3055]

Thanks for breaking down the spring angle and why they're different. Didn't know that! Again, the detailed tutorial is spot on. Thanks

[@CB71SS]

Really like the nail tip. Looking forward to part 2

[@IDLH-jk1ow]

Perfect timing! Haven’t started yet but I’m about to run a whole house of crown. I’ve done quite a bit before but I’d love to see your tips. Keep the great content coming!

[@stevet5238]

Very Very Very Good vodeo , a ton of very useful information !!!!!!! This guy knows his business !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Gary-mq1hn]

I was one of those that requested this. So, thanks very much. Love these.

[@nailbanger2]

Your info is spot on, and to get it in a 20 minute video instead of 10 years on the job is awesome. I have to tell everyone that a $150 laser tape is NOT necessary. I use the old school method of having a 10' piece of oak that i use on long runs. This piece is EXACTLY 10 feet, and i check it once in the morning and right after lunch to take the possibility of expansion and contraction out of the equation. I hold one end in the corner right on your line and mark the end. Use a tape measure to the other corner, and if it's over six feet you will be putting a field joint in that run. If i had known about laser tape earlier, i probably would have gotten one, but retirement is not that far off, so I'll stick to the way of the Pharoah.

[@mickrose9633]

I'm all in watching you go. Outstanding thought process and set up. If the cut is right the job gets done right and the last piece fits. Too bad for the finger joint stock, I'm spoiled with a mill that provides poplar, mahogany, cherry. I learned things from you and stoked for it, cause these days I don't get that from most folks. Thanks Mick Rose from Hawaii

[@jimmclean9312]

I used to just lean a 2x4 against the wall to rest the crown on, worked great.

[@bthomas302]

This video was super helpful. Especially, the trick with the finishing nail. 5 STARS *****

[@thinktwice2433]

As you know you can always learn and keep improving at your craft. Great to watch and learn from you how to be proficient in every step of the process of completing the task, no wasted time. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. KZbin is really packing in the ads, enjoy.

[@InsiderCarpentry]

I think part of it is the time of year. Way more ads.

[@gatorftbllvr]

I just subscribed to your page after finding it today while trying to figure out HOW to install crown molding. Honestly, I love your attention to detail and workmanship. BUT some of the lingo you used went over my amateur head. I'll keep watching and learning though! Out of all of the "how to" videos I've watched yours are some of the best.

[@rontorres4018]

Very well made and concise. As an amateur carpenter, I'm getting ready to attempt my first crown molding project. Mostly inside corners but I'm hoping to minimize my errors and waste. I'm looking forward to part 2.

[@InsiderCarpentry]

Good luck!

[@twitchtwitch9006]

one of the best videos on youtube on molding, thank youuuu

[@davesch1512]

Great video!! I do more Reno work then new builds. I have to start to do more batch cutting. Lots of good tips

[@gsquaredmke]

Awesome! Can't wait to watch - working on this in my home now.

[@terrygeorge3493]

Great lessons learned from experience! In conjunction with a well tuned miter saw the millwork can also cause irregularities. I always, before any cutting of a trim package, check the consistency of dimensions within the package. Millwork one run of trim, or knife sharpening, can vary significantly. Check all your package before cutting anything. Zen your attitude start to finish! Great channel.

[@mattdouglass6482]

great video that keeps going and doesn’t drag on i love it! cant wait for number 2. i typically smack the drywall mud with my beat block but clipping 1/16 off works too 😂. see, i always pick up a great tip! id love to see your scarf joints... i always feel like i can see mine through the paint finish... The last few times I’ve done crown I’ve glued the scarf joint on the floor with 2p10 then reinforced the back of it with paint sticks and pl glue with pins but it’s super cumbersome to install long runs by yourself.

[@6453bianchi]

Love how u thoroughly explain every little detail. I’m subbed now. Good work

[@a-zconstructionsolutions3660]

Great video man thanks for sharing this with all of those contractors out there!

[@firstlylast5180]

Another excellent video series. Thanks for sharing your craft.

[@thomasault445]

Was told about your channel today and man first video already got me hooked

[@2chipped]

Great stuff👍. The last year I started installing cabinets, and the prefinished crown that goes with it. Your tips translate for most of it. Every other upper is different in height and depth,which are more smaller pcs. So I try to pre-assemble with glue on the ground around wonky ceilings. Using a Bosch saw (with tiny factory stops) and miter stand is getting old quickly. I badly need to build wings and a long stop. Thanks for sharing your knowledge Spencer 🙏. I've learned a little, but need to learn a lot more!

[@splanzza]

Another selfless gem from #InsiderCarpentry. Many tried but few succeed! Thanks a bunch for sharing Spence. 👽

[@TheThesonoflars]

Thank you so much for sharing your skills and taking the time to explain the details of why you do what you do. That is so important. As a novice, I've been reluctant to even try crown, but after watching your videos, I feel encouraged and even excited to begin. It seems that all of the prep is the most important (measuring accurately, the shims in the corners, finish nail for chalk line, etc.) Again, as a novice I don't have the sophisticated stop for the saw. Instead I am using the Kreg jig which has so far worked well with the test pieces I've made (inside and outside corner cuts). Hopefully, it will turn out well. Thank you again for even making me think about doing this myself. By the way, after watching the videos and looking at the crown installed in one of my rooms by a "professional," I notice the imperfections and think I can do a better job. God Bless!

[@InsiderCarpentry]

You can do it. Its all about the system. If you embrace the system anyone can do crown.

[@kiwdwks]

Always a must watch...great tips for sure! Thank you!

[@interfaceonly]

Great video coming straight from a pro

[@trshuster]

What an incredibly informative video. I thought I knew what I was doing installing crown. Thanks Aaron for putting this out there. The laser measurement devices are critical for this job. I have a couple of them and swear by them. Looking forward to the next video. I’ll also be sharing your channel with my clients. Well done sir!

[@DM-pl8mz]

Some good tips. Tnx. I use a 18v saw and flat cut the angle & bevel on the back. Then a 18v 18ga nailer to fasten, then i caulk. Done.

[@youstubers5722]

Nice work Spencer. Really appreciate the detailed explanation!

[@InsiderCarpentry]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Bigelite094]

I like using a scratch awl as soon as I read and watched Larry Haun using one. It's great for working alone. Send it through the eyelet of the chalkline hook, hooking tape measure, setting in that nail that's too proud, I've even used it to hold down my red flag when tying down material on my truck, shoving in silencers on knock down frames.

[@2011leoc]

Years ago I started using sheetrock benches for crown and beam work. It's a lot easier than using a ladder!

[@FD-dh2fu]

Excellent as always. Thank you for the hints and ideas. Great JOB

[@fernandourbina4851]

You are the MAN you are professional master of carpenters

[@a11ten071]

Great Job, thx for taking the time to teach so thoroughly.

[@gregoryenste3883]

It’s pretty cool that I utilize all these tips except for the 10d finish nail, try that next job. I would add that I use a 9’ to 16’ expandable plank. It works great for me, all the stock I use is 16’. Those Tajima chaulk lines are the best. Can’t wait for part 2.

[@216baja]

Thank you for the great tutorial and I am looking forward to part 2.

[@scottwilson4347]

I set up my saw the same..very good tips but I learn at least one thing from every video I watch.. I’ll also run my crown the same but I put a slight 45 degree bevel on the back of my projection block to keep the mud at the ceiling from messing with my marks..I use a 100 inch stick (that is hinged to fold in half) & butt it to one side at the bottom of the crown mark & make a mark the measure from the other wall to that mark & add 100.. it works out better than trying to measure a long wall with just your tape..but man I gotta get me one of those lasers to measure..I’ll for sure get it from your Amazon link..I’ve been skeptical of those.we had a Bosch one & it wasn’t accurate..thanks for the tips & links for great products

[@howardlaunius7484]

Excellent information. Thank you for putting this together, really enjoyed it.

[@zephyr1408]

Oh and seriously great video lots of good tips thank you Spenser I know it’s a lot of work we do appreciate it!

[@cjwise5552]

Not gonna lie, those are the best looking joints I’ve ever seen. People don’t know how hard this is. Unbelievable

[@larrybrowning6754]

Excellent video. Love the nail idea. Will be using in a few months. Wife bought me the Leica laser tape today for Christmas. Yeah me!!!

[@InsiderCarpentry]

It’s a good one. 👊

[@rickymincey]

GREAT JOB! I install acoustical ceiling and use a chalk line to snap a line for the wall angle. I cut off the hook and made a ( small circle) fish hook out of a piece of stiff wire and tied it on the string so I can snap it off to continue snapping lines around the room . in your case, you can use a common nail to hold your crown molding on.

[@Estwing22]

You could read decades of Fine Homebuilding and Journal of Light Construction and buy every cd Gary Katz ever made or you could just watch Spencer teach and encourage. An interesting addition to future videos that I would appreciate would be a little history on how you acquired your skills. Also, is cabinetry ever part of your scope of work? Countertops? As always, another great video!

[@Matlock69]

If you check out episode #105 of the Modern Craftsman Podcast Spencer goes in to quite a bit of detail of his journey coming up in the trades.

[@Estwing22]

@@Matlock69 thanks Matt, much appreciated.

[@mattschoular8844]

Thanks Spencer. Great tips...Nice work.

[@harrygirgin9093]

Thanks for the insight and tips. Very helpful .

[@samsung7888]

love the tips and information you provide thanks very much.

[@beyondlimitsproductions1468]

Some great tips going on here !

[@bignicnrg3856]

Great video & thanks for the tips 👍

[@MrJcray]

Damn Spencer is the man!! Dude is great!!

[@edwardwalsh5982]

Please do a video on your fences for the saw. Looks awesome.

[@frankmartin-adirondackcampcab]

Good job young man.

[@saulv194]

I dont even install crown I have done it but only a couple times but this is solid advice, thanks for taking the time to put this together. Maybe someday will be useful to me.

[@gayles6321]

Wow!! Great info! Thanks so much!

[@braddutson3559]

Subscribed! Absolutely fantastic video, Spencer! I feel that the amount of KZbin videos I watch makes my opinion/critique is worth a little more than two cents (at least four cents). Ha! Nice brief intro. Very efficient (just like installing where you want to minimize steps) and effective communication. Looking forward to viewing your other videos. 🙏

[@jordandisch2586]

Excellent information! Well explained

[@waynemiller6070]

Always great stuff Spencer. Happy to be a subscriber.

[@HowIDoThingsDIY]

Great tips. I did a coffered ceiling over on my channel and used a tone of crown. I could have used these tips.

[@nannesoar]

2:08 "not full of crap" is a hell of an understatement👍👍

[@davesenor3146]

Excellent video!! thanks for sharing...

[@azemzuzaku7811]

Love your videos man😊

[@SawsetTools]

Awesome Job. True tradesman.

[@jakeferreirafamily]

Zooms in on work…Instant Major Respect

[@ginoasci2876]

My take away from this video was the trajectory angles from different view points. I always thought it was a matter of preference. I’m going to be installing a coffered ceiling at some point, and this trajectory angle view may come into play. Thank you for teaching me something today.

[@HaywardFamilybuilding]

Cant wait to try the nail trick on my next install. Thanks

[@davesch1512]

The nail trick is a good idea. Just be careful when you’re working on plaster walls

[@Jared-Kreate]

What a great video! Thank you!

[@DewaltFanboy]

Hey Spencer, i was wondering if you ever do Kitchen cabinet installs along with the crown molding for them? Would be a great video to show the processes to go around some corners and panels

[@brianketron6721]

I do that you have to be a efficiency expert when you work by yourself you find yourself doing it in all you do.TIME IS IMPORTANT

[@shaunryan3637]

I have almost the same system. Only thing I do different is back bevel the projection block and white chalk line which is also good for laying out pot lights

[@willbettencourt8958]

Great job!

[@chriswgates7000]

I learned a ton, thank you

[@ealdydar]

i just completed a entire 10,000sq ft house with that double bead crown 5 1/2x 5 1/2. I mitered the coffered but was force by the build to cope the rest of the house. Had to have a sample cope piece that i over coped to overlay it on to the crown to notch out the top bead at the right spot so it would lay in. Prefer mitering that crown over coping.

[@ICoug]

EXCELLENT DIY…

[@jeffroutledge9153]

How accurate is that laser measure? I never thought they'd be accurate enough for the extreme close tolerances needed for crown molding. Thanks. Great video!

[@cjsawinski]

Whenever I have to miter crown I do it backwards of how he did in the start of this video…. Any inside corners that are on shorter runs get assembled on the ground before they go up, doing it this way I can screw the miter together from the back side. Also doing it this way that inside miter will never have a chance of opening up with the screws. Also in larger profiles (like at the start of the video) I use blocking behind, put some construction glue on that blocking, will help keep the crown from separating from the ceiling over time

[@Chev56]

Any chance of a link to that nifty little air gun you used to clean off the mitre table wings? Thanks for the great tipsy!

[@g.m.fallon3135]

Great information and tips as always....how about a quickie on that circular rotunda feature...bendable molding

[@InsiderCarpentry]

That video will be coming.