Mitre joints

[Rgee]

Hi

I need to replace the cornice above the kitchen units and will need to cut some mitre joints. What is the best way to cut a mitre to give a nice clean edge? Hand saw and mitre box or a sliding mitre saw.

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/70961&cm_sp=Home...

[pacman1]

Admit it, you want an excuse from PH'ers to justify a new toy!

[Rgee]

you got me there especially as they have 10% off at the mo.

[pacman1]

Go on, buy it! Tell her you've been to a specialist website, and been advised it's the only way forward!

[Griff Boy]

Mitre saw everytime! And use some two part glue to pre fix it together before you fit it to the units!

[MJG280]

get the machine It will be a much better cut. Good Mitres are not cheap and cheap ones 'wobble'. Mind you that could of been me

[Spudler]

No ifs or buts, it has to be a mitre saw.
You'll also need a 40+ tooth blade.

[m4ckg]

the two part glue mentioned is Mitre Mate, by far the best way of glueing the joint

[shirt]

for cornicing I'd use a gyproc mitre box as it puts the material at the correct orientation and is about a tenner.

sliding mitre saw is like using a sledgehammer to crack a nut in this case. if you do buy one, spend some time making sure the laser line is accurately set up.

[eskidavies]

make sure you put piece in machine as it would sit on unit

[Laurel Green]

I use one of These.

[MrV]

Laurel Green said:

I use one of These.

That would more than likely do a better job than than cheap saw the OP linked to

OP if you do go for the saw you linked to make sure you get a fine cut blade for it

[RonJohnson]

I'm just about to undertake the same job and was considering using the router and the 45 degree section of the jig i'd used to cut the worktops - any thoughts on wether this wopuld be a good idea or not? Previously tried with a cheap mitre saw and the results were somewhat hit and miss.

[Piersman2]

RonJohnson said:

I'm just about to undertake the same job and was considering using the router and the 45 degree section of the jig i'd used to cut the worktops - any thoughts on wether this wopuld be a good idea or not? Previously tried with a cheap mitre saw and the results were somewhat hit and miss.

Therein lay the problem

I fitted the kitchen in my house using my big rotating blade saw at 45, suprisingly accurate considering, but not perfect.

When I did the other half's kitchen I bought a little flat blade fine tooth saw and a decent wooden mitre box - spot on everytime.

I'd also hesitate to glue the joints together at least until after you've fitted them all in place and made sure they are perfect... surprising how a slightly out of straight wall or corner can throw a cornice or pelmet off line and make the joints not equal exactly 90 degress. In which case you might want a little 'give' in the joint.

[james_tigerwoods]

Laurel Green said:

I use one of These.

I like that - I might buy one instead of the stty mitre box that I bought last week...

Looks the same as this though - or near as dammit:

http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav.jsp?action=detai...

[shirt]

eh, a router for cutting cornicing?

[zcacogp]

james_tigerwoods said:

Laurel Green said:

I use one of These.

I like that - I might buy one instead of the stty mitre box that I bought last week...

Looks the same as this though - or near as dammit:

http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav.jsp?action=detai...

Those captive saws are pretty good - I'd recommend them. I have one which I use more than I expected to; not just for mitres, but also for getting a perfectly square cut when necessary. Get one with a fine-toothed blade as they make for much more flush-fitting mitres.


Oli.

[RonJohnson]

shirt said:

eh, a router for cutting cornicing?

Was just a thought (probably after one too many beers).

[james_tigerwoods]

I'm a fan of hand saws over power saws, but is this cheap and nasty or genuine value for money:

http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav.jsp?action=detai...

[Frosty R1]

james_tigerwoods said:

I'm a fan of hand saws over power saws, but is this cheap and nasty or genuine value for money:

http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav.jsp?action=detai...

Absoultely Bobbins! there is not even a way of locking the Mitre saw to the required angle.

You would be better off with a mitre box......save your money!

For occasional Diy use B and Poo do a McAllister Mitre saw which cuts up to 340mm at 90 Deg and isnt bad quality for £169.00 at the moment.

http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav.jsp?action=detai...

Edited by Frosty R1 on Friday 4th February 11:43

Edited by Frosty R1 on Friday 4th February 11:46