coving

[BIG BOY]

does anyone have any tips on getting the angles right on coving corners , none of my walls are square. i saw a good gadget once on qvc but can't recall its name

 

[breezer]

i saw a good gadget once on qvc

phone them and ask them, tell them what it does, when it was on, etc

 

[freestyle]

Magic Mitre

http://froogle.google.co.uk/froogle?q=magic+mitre&scoring=p

It's not just QVC that sell it, so check for P+P costs

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The Magic Mitre with Jack Xpert Saw is a must-have item for anybody who takes their DIY seriously. Angles within the home are rarely 90 degrees, so cutting joints can be frustrating and a waste of material. Now with Magic Mitre there are just 3 simple steps to cutting the perfect joint. It may be used for cutting up to 135mm coving and cornice, and has a stepless range of 210 degrees with the Jack Xpert 500mm handsaw. It automatically selects the correct angle and sets internal and external angles. Maximum cutting width at all angles: 92mm.

 

[shaggy]

It's not necessary to get the angles absolutely spot-on. You fill any discrepancy with artex, feather it into the coving and sand smooth with fine paper. You can get a nice sharp corner on the external. I'm just doing some now and use a standard mire box.

 

[Thermo]

or a hand mitre saw. you can pick them up in the sheds for £9.99

 

[shaggy]

I recently bought this one from a Sunday market for £3.99(new). I use 127mm but it will take 135mm as well.