How to Make Angled Base Inside Corner Cuts With a Miter Saw
Making inline corner cuts to your baseboard molding is a simple carpentry skill once know the tricks of the trade. You can be the carpenter with the know-how to tackle corner cuts. Your work will be the envy of your friends and neighbors. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Measure to determine the lengths of baseboard molding you need to cut. These measurements are critical to achieving a professional finish. Most contractors suggest measuring multiple times to insure accuracy.
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Set your miter saw to cut a 45-degree angle. Your inside corner is 90 degrees. Since you're joining two sections of baseboard to meet, they will each be cut at half of that angle.
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Make an inline cut on one section of baseboard molding and set it aside. Pay attention to how you place the baseboard when making this initial cut.
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Turn the other section of baseboard around and make another inline cut at a 45-degree angle. This cut should be in the opposite direction of the first baseboard.
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Check to make sure the two sections fit. They should slide together snugly, creating a perfect 90-degree corner.
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Tips & Warnings
Practice your cuts for accuracy. It will seem as if you're cutting the baseboard exactly opposite of how you think you should. The bevels should be cut in such a way that the longest sections of baseboard are closest to the wall.
