RIDGID MS1060 - Page 30

30
Basic Saw Operations (continued)
Cutting Crown Molding Flat on the
Miter Saw Table
The advantage of cutting crown molding
flat on the table is that it is easier to
secure the molding at the correct cutting
position.
1. Set the bevel and miter angles using
the chart at right. Tighten the miter lock
knob and the bevel lock knob.
2. Once again using the chart correctly
position the molding.
3. Lower the head assembly, activate the
switch and make the cut. Wait until the
blade comes to a complete stop before
allowing the head assembly to return to
the “UP” position and/or removing the
workpiece.
4. ALWAYS PRETEST COMPOUND
SETTINGS ON SCRAP MATERIAL TO
CONFIRM CORRECT ANGLES.
Cutting Crown Molding Angles to the Table and Fence
The advantage of cutting crown molding
in this position is that no bevel setting is
required. Small changes in the miter
angle can be made without affecting the
bevel angle. When using this method the
saw can be quickly and easily adjusted for
corners that are not 90° (square).
1. Attach an auxiliary fence (See “Auxil-
iary Fence” section of this manual).
2. Position the molding upside down so
the bottom (part which is installed
against the wall) is against the fence.
This determines the height of the wood
fence. Remove wood fence and rip to
this width.
Building a crown molding support jig:
Use small nails and glue to attach a top
piece (typically 1/2 inch thick by 1-1/2
inches wide by 19-1/4 inches long) to
the fence as shown. NOTE: Make sure
sawblade will not strike nails. This top
piece will help support the molding at
the correct cutting position.
3. Use the chart to set the miter gauge.
Tighten the miter lock knob.
4. Lower the head assembly, activate the
switch and make the cut. Wait until the
blade comes to a complete stop before
allowing the head assembly to return to
the “UP” position and/or removing the
workpiece.
5. ALWAYS PRETEST COMPOUND
SETTINGS ON SCRAP MATERIAL TO
CONFIRM CORRECT ANGLE..
Crown Molding
Top Piece
Piece
Auxiliary Fence
Support Jig
Height of wood fence
must be equal to this
measurement.