Kitchen cornice

[dmoc]

@johnegrey: how did you get on? I have exactly the same job which I have been putting off for months now I'd prefer to get a chippy to make the cuts but where I live it's difficult to find a reasonable one who will actually turn up for "small" jobs. Anyhow... what worries me about cutting them myself (apart from being crap at it) is the cornices seem to be mdf with some kind of shrink/shrunk-fit plastic coating. I suspect when I come to cut it will get snagged or stretched. Then, even if the angles are ok the plastic won't match up. Can't exactly use filler on the stuff either Ay tips from anyone appreciated.

PS: I have the exact mitre saw shown in masona's post. Mine has quite a bit of play in it so you have to push it to one side as you saw.

 

[masona]

I suspect when I come to cut it will get snagged or stretched.

As long as the blade is sharp you shouldn't have a problem.

I have the exact mitre saw shown in masona's post. Mine has quite a bit of play in it so you have to push it to one side as you saw.

Might be an idea to invest a new one which is now a reasonable price, I have seen one for £9.99 ! The cornices are normally not cheap if you made a mistake but £9.99 is !

 

[big-all]

PS: I have the exact mitre saw shown in masona's post. Mine has quite a bit of play in it so you have to push it to one side as you saw.

have you checked the frame is tight and parralel if the adjustment is tight and the blade is loose---loosen the blade tighten up the rod at the top then tighten the blade

look at the frame for suqare visualy check --sight the blade and frame back together check they are parralell