How to Install Wainscoting on Angles (Staircase Renovation Episode 1)
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- Опубликовано: 1 окт 2024
- In this first episode of our staircase renovation, we show the details of building wainscoting on angles. Wainscoting on staircases can be challenging because the angles of the trim are not a standard 45 degree cut on the miter saw. I use a Mite-R-gage tool to measure angles - see amzn.to/2GdoRhy. It allows me to get quick and accurate measurements of the angles I need to cut in the woodshop.
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The process of installing wainscoting starts with selecting the material. I've used 1/2 inch material for the frames and 1/4 inch material for the panels. The inside of the wainscoting panels is trimmed out with panel mould.
I install the wainscoting frames first, which defines the shape of the space. I then cut a panel to fit loose inside the frames. Once the panel is in place, I sketch out a drawing of the wainscoting panels so I can write down all the measurements. This is a time saver as I can take the drawing into the woodshop and cut all the parts in a batch.
When I take the measurements of the panel mould, I switch to metric. All the building I do in my shop is in inches, but when I do trim, I find it easier to work in millimeters. I use a Stanley measuring tape that has both inches and millimeters on it - see amzn.to/2t4Qv7M. After I have the measurements of all the lengths I need, I then measure the angles I need to cut on the miters. I measure using a quality miter gauge and then write down the angles on the drawing.
The most challenging angles to cut are the ones that are more than 45 degrees as most miter saws can only cut 45 degrees. To overcome this, I cut a 45 degree panel to use as an auxiliary fence. I then do the math to subtract 45 degrees from the angle I need and set the miter saw (e.g., to cut 66 degrees, subtract 45, which is 21 - set the saw to 21 degrees). This can be a dangerous cut if not clamping down the parts, especially if the panel mould is wide material, so ensure you're trained and comfortable with this type of saw operation to avoid an injury.
Once the parts are mitered to length, I test fit them and trim them where needed. I install the panel mould with a brad nailer and glue the miters to keep them tight. I then fill the nail holes, sand them, and prime the wood to prep it for paint.
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I used nearly identical dimensions, but used 1/4" ply to give horizontal grain to the backing. Pieces joined with Kreg joints rather than gluing with inner moulding attached with a pin nailer. Entire assembly pneumatically nailed to the wall. This makes removal trivial if some later owner decides to change the look
Fantastic video! Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge. Where can we purchase the angle finder?
Here's a link to the Mite-R-Gage tool. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002LU3CG6/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B002LU3CG6&linkCode=as2&tag=woodshopthera-20&linkId=f8f29a110d94d8100e08150bbef5e34a
Huh so u just showed a miter gauge not very helpful
I can't thank you enough! I was having a terrible time cutting the acute angles on the stairway wainscoting. I watched your video and I was then able to do it perfectly.
That’s awesome! Glad to hear it helped Ellen!
Great video. Simple yo understand commentary. Thank you!
Thanks for the feedback Noel
2:45 how is that obtuse angle 48°? I don't get it
The tool measures the angle from 90 degrees as it's designed to measure angles for cutting on a miter saw. A 90 degree cut is 0 degrees on a miter saw. The 48 degrees is the measurement of the angle in relation to the miter saw so when I cut two 24 degree angles on the miter saw they come together perfectly on the wainscoting. I hope that helps. Scott
@@HomeImprovementWoodworking very much so. Thank you
Nice video and delivery.
Great instructor
Thank you kindly. Scott
Adding glue isn't overkill I add glue to all my miter joints
Hi Charles. Nice to hear someone of similar mindset. Thanks for your comment.
How did you cut the angles using the numbers from the angle finder. You didn’t really explain
When setting up the miter saw I subtract 45 from 66 degrees on the angle finder. A miter saw can't cut a 66 degree angle. So what I do is place a 45 degree angle on the fence, and then add the remaining degrees by setting the saw at 21 degrees. That way 21+45=66. Does that make sense?
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Why is it that you just divided the 48 by 2 and with the 66 you subtracted 45? Why didnt you subtract 45 from the 48?
I would have attached with Magnets and had a secret storage spot!!
That would have been cool! Too bad there's a staircase underneath that needs the headroom. I like your creativity! Scott
I was hopeful when I saw the title but I guess I needed something more basic with more explanation regarding the math and how you configured your final numbers for the angles. I'll keep looking elsewhere.
Sorry to hear that. Let me know if you have any questions. Scott
I wanted to thank you. I needed the reminder tips to get my crazy panel molding angles. Following your tips and thorough instructions got me through perfectly. Thank you so much again!!!
That's so nice to hear that our video helped you out. I love to hear viewer success stories like this. Thanks for posting your comment. Scott
Master!!! 🙏
I wish you did a video of just taking out the spindles,, mine are like how yours were and Im trying to save money by removing them myself.
If you can locate the screws in the handrail, once you remove the handrail, the spindles will pull out. Thanks for your comment... I didn't think to capture the demolition work but I will on my next project. I appreciate your comment. Scott
Question about the 66 degree cut.
You used a 45 degree jig. Why not 33 degree on the miter
The angle for the wainscoting trim was 132 degrees. Half of that is 66 degrees - the angle I need on each piece to get them to meet together perfectly. As you can't cut a 66 degree angle on a miter saw, I added the 45 degree jig, so I could cut at 19 degrees (45+19=66) to get that angle. Does that answer your question? Scott
Amazing job . Many thanks.
Thank you. I appreciate that.
very handy tip thanks!
Thank you, I appreciate that.
I have a question
Sure, go ahead. Scott
Good job
Thank you Tamara!
Hi at 3:03 what do you mean you have to drag to 45 from 66 degrees. Many thanks and great video
When setting up the saw I subtract 45 from 66 degrees. A miter saw can't cut a 66 degree angle. So what I do is place a 45 degree angle on the fence, and then add the remaining degrees by setting the saw at 21 degrees. That way 21+45=66. Does that make sense?
Woodshop Therapy yes I think so, but obviously my cuts would be different but it’s the same calculation I take it. Or am I way off the mark? What fence?
Woodshop Therapy so would a angle of say 60 = 15 so 15+45= 60 degrees?
What is the fence
Woodshop Therapy just looked up a fence I think it’s the same in uk as a mitre block, basically a wooden piece of wood on the saws edge so I get a good correct measurement for the mitre cut. Is that right, thanks for ur explanation it really helped
Very good!
Thank you Anthony!
Do you have facial muscles? Please, no offense but you did not smile once.