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Staircase wainscoat angle

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#1 ·
This angle is driving me nuts. Look at this pic

http://www.jlmoldingdesign.com/portfolio/shadow_box/shadow_box19/sim_final 005.jpg

How do you cut the lower acute angle on the box? The stair angle is 48 deg and I guess that should be the lower angle.

So if I cut the base cap at 24 degrees on my saw, I get the other obtuse angle on the box (132 degrees).

If you miter at 45 degrees, you obviously get a 90 degree angle.

Seems I would have to miter above 45, but my saw goes up to 48. The only solution I have so far is cutting a 48 degree, and butting the other piece without a miter.

Any suggestions? Thanks.
 
#5 ·
You would divide the overall angle in half for each cut to get the angle you want. Test it on some scrap pieces before you use the good stuff just in case it's a little off.
Ron
 
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