How to mitre 6" skirting ?

[conks]

Hi,

Can anybody recommend or tell me how to mitre 6" skirting?

Are there any cost effective mitre boxes out there or compound saws that can do the job?

Thanks

 

[TonyWarrington]

You might find something like the Nobex Mitre Saw will do the job NOBEX.
Cost about £100 though. This will enable you to cut the skirting up to 180mm deep.

Last time I did the job I used a compound sliding mitre saw - as you are limited in depth of cut you will have to lay the board flat and cut across the depth of board.

From my limited experience I believe it is unlikely that you will find any true 90 degree angles either external or internal. For internal angles I believe it is better to scribe the joint.

I found this article useful
http://www.thediyworld.co.uk/fittiing_skirting.html

 

[foxhole]

I agree scribe any internal joints much less hassle.

 

[EddieM]

and a sliding mitre for the externals.

 

[lora]

I've used an adjustable jigsaw for external corners - practised on off-cuts first though.

 

[Symptoms]

conks - an EMIR Skirting Board Mitre from B&Q for £18

http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav.jsp?isSearch=true&fh_search=skirting+mitre&x=12&y=8