I’ve tried this jig and every corner has been a battle even after setting the correct spring angle. I’m going to try the old fashioned way which, in all the videos I’ve watched, never mentions “spring angle”.
This product is very difficult to use. I’ve watched the video several times, read, re-read and re-read the manual and still cannot get good miter joints for the corners, inside or out. I end up going back to coping and caulking. Totally frustrating waste of money. Thought it would help but it only adds to my frustration.
I like my other Kreg products but this one falls short for me. It raises the work piece making supporting longer boards difficult. In addition by raising the work piece the blade guard of my saw hits the work piece because the saw hasn't been lowered enough for the guard to retract. I'm using some other techniques found in other RUclips videos to install my crown. I will probably be returning this product.
yeah, well it won't hold all five and half inch crown. it slips off the small base lip that is supposed to hold it in place. might work fine for small crown
Well I’m 3yrs late to the party but it looks like it eliminates the need for a compound. I bought one yesterday and I’ll be trying it out today so if I remember I’ll let you know but you’ve probably already figured it out
Don't know why you claim it won't fit. I have a DeWalt miter saw with a 10" blade and it will hold molding at least 5" wide and still cut the crown all the way through, ie, 10" blade has plenty of distance/reach to cut the crown/molding completely.
There is no real need to cope inside corners if you are careful with your measurements. Using some scrap molding (of the exact same molding you are going to install) is always a good idea before you cut the molding for real. Cut off 2 pieces of trim about 6 inches long and experiment with the angles on the 2 scrap pieces. Once you find the angle needed for each individual corner, and have verified it on your 2 scrap pieces (you'll need 2 scrap pieces for EACH corner) then you're ready to make the real cut.
I’ve tried this jig and every corner has been a battle even after setting the correct spring angle. I’m going to try the old fashioned way which, in all the videos I’ve watched, never mentions “spring angle”.
This product is very difficult to use. I’ve watched the video several times, read, re-read and re-read the manual and still cannot get good miter joints for the corners, inside or out. I end up going back to coping and caulking. Totally frustrating waste of money. Thought it would help but it only adds to my frustration.
I like my other Kreg products but this one falls short for me. It raises the work piece making supporting longer boards difficult. In addition by raising the work piece the blade guard of my saw hits the work piece because the saw hasn't been lowered enough for the guard to retract.
I'm using some other techniques found in other RUclips videos to install my crown. I will probably be returning this product.
Thanks Wayne I have forwarded your comment to Kreg
That's why you should have a mitersaw stand which allows you to raise the support arm to your needed height.
yeah, well it won't hold all five and half inch crown. it slips off the small base lip that is supposed to hold it in place. might work fine for small crown
You need to hold the crown solidly to the jig. Of course if you don't hold the crown while cutting it is going to slip.
Since this was back in 2011, have they produced a product for crown molding larger than 5 inches yet?
Cannot find this info on the reg website.
Can this be used with a simple miter saw? Or do you need a compound miter saw?
Well I’m 3yrs late to the party but it looks like it eliminates the need for a compound. I bought one yesterday and I’ll be trying it out today so if I remember I’ll let you know but you’ve probably already figured it out
Will this work with a 10" miter saw?
NOOOOOOOO
Why does the video show measuring spring angle pattern side, yet the manual shows the back side?? If you have a 10" miter saw, this wont accommodate.
the crown45 seems easier. i have the kreg and the 45. the 45 is easier for me.
How do you measure and where do uou mark the crown using the crown45?
)not sure yo you explain it very clearly
Just cut it on the flat
It holds the moulding too high for a 10" saw and it wont cut all the way through :(
Don't know why you claim it won't fit. I have a DeWalt miter saw with a 10" blade and it will hold molding at least 5" wide and still cut the crown all the way through, ie, 10" blade has plenty of distance/reach to cut the crown/molding completely.
@@Twister051 do you have this Kreg jig? I have 3 1/2” crown molding I’m about to install. Will this jig work?
Were you using a stand for your saw
I love Kreg products, but I wouldn't use this one. You should definitely cope your inside corners.
There is no real need to cope inside corners if you are careful with your measurements. Using some scrap molding (of the exact same molding you are going to install) is always a good idea before you cut the molding for real. Cut off 2 pieces of trim about 6 inches long and experiment with the angles on the 2 scrap pieces. Once you find the angle needed for each individual corner, and have verified it on your 2 scrap pieces (you'll need 2 scrap pieces for EACH corner) then you're ready to make the real cut.