Cutting Mitre Joints in Coving Between Two Walls
Video Demonstration
First, measure the distance between your walls (2 and 3 on Fig. 7). Then cut the coving with a square cut at 90 degrees to fit tight between the walls. Then proceed as follows to achieve the correct mitre cut.
Use the Template to set the workpiece holders at the required A internal angle (Fig 7). Then cut two short test pieces and when you are satisfied they fit together properly you can proceed to the next stage.
Place the piece of coving for wall 1 (with its 'wall edge' to the back) in the left-hand workpiece holder and cut your mitre cut at the very end of your workpiece for corner A.
Whilst the workpiece holders remain set for corner A, select the piece of coving that you intend to fit to Wall 2 and, with its 'wall edge' to the back, place it in the right-hand workpiece holder and cut your mitre at the very end of the workpiece for corner A. Place it to one side for future use.
Cut the mitre joint for Angle B
Once again using the Template set the workpiece holders to the required B internal angle and proceed by cutting test pieces. When satisfied, place your workpiece for Wall 1 in the right-hand workpiece holder and cut your mitre starting at the very end of your workpiece.
Your workpiece for Wall 1 will now be ready for fitting. But before proceeding any further, and prior to changing the corner B setting of the workpiece holders, select your workpiece that you intend to fit to Wall 3 and, with its 'wall edge' to the back, place it in the left-hand workpiece holder and cut your mitre at the very end of the workpiece for corner B.
Please Note
These TOP TIPS for cutting Mitre joints are provided as a service from MML (QS) Ltd. The information is intended to help with the cutting and fitting of mouldings around the house with the use of the "Magic Mitre" product.
MML (QS) Ltd assumes no liability for omissions, errors or the outcome of any project. The reader and user of the product must always exercise all reasonable caution and follow all applicable codes and regulations and the safety instruction.