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Serious question, has anyone else had a miter saw kickback on a tricky crown cut?
I was installing crown molding in a Denver remodel last week, trying to cut a long piece for a high ceiling. I set the saw for the compound angle, but the wood shifted just as the blade bit in. It kicked back hard, slamming the piece into the wall and leaving a deep gouge. I shut the saw off, checked the fence and clamp, and realized I hadn't secured the far end of the board well enough. For those tight, long cuts, do you use an extra roller stand or just have a helper hold it?
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kelly.parker9d agoTop Commenter
My old boss in Phoenix taught me to use a scrap block screwed right to the fence. It supports the long end so it can't drop. I mean, a roller stand helps, but that block trick is solid for when you're working alone.
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