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Square End Cuts
Square end cuts should be used where molding
terminates at a fl at square point such as a wall or
cabinet where the molding does not continue.
Always trim a 90 degree cut to the end of a piece
of molding before measuring the cut length. The
factory cuts made to full lengths of molding are
usually not square enough for Light Rail work.
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Light Rail Cutting Position
Inside and Outside Corner Cuts
Most Light Rail cuts will be inside or outside corner cuts.
These cuts are the most critical because not only do they
require accurate measurement and marking, they also
depend on the molding being placed squarely against the
fence and table during the cut.
Light Rail should be cut in the position it will be installed on
the cabinet, top side up. This orientation is straightforward
with the simple profi les, however the “L-shaped” profi les
pose a challenge.
Though they can be cut accurately and safely upside down,
saw blade tear out will occur at the fi nished toe of the miter
using this orientation on the saw.
Instead, for the “L-shaped” profi les confi rm that the Bot-
tom and Cleat Back of the molding profi le is fi rmly placed
against the fence and table of the miter saw.
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Measuring
and Marking Sides
Top
Face
Miter
Miter
Saw
Fence
Saw
Cleat
Back
Fence
Bottom
Miter
Saw
Table
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