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LuckyCharms

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4. I did it with clear finished oak and hard maple...

Reply to mitch96 (Reply #3)

Thu Jan 15, 2026, 10:17 PM

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so no paint or caulk. So the cut has to be exact. A cabinet guy taught me how to do this over the phone!

I first saw this on some some chair rail molding at a friend's house years and years ago. It was done by the home builder, and I used to go to my friend's house for dinner a lot.

Every time I walked into his dining room, I would look at that returned chair rail molding and wonder...how the hell do you do that?

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That is very cool. I've got a bunch of quarter round Phoenix61 Thursday #1

Watch your fingers! LuckyCharms Thursday #2

I can see the flying issue. I really like that saw. Phoenix61 Thursday #5

That looks like a Festool Kapex slider. LuckyCharms Thursday #6

I've got my dad's old Craftsman. It'll cut through anything Phoenix61 Thursday #7

I was surprised when I got the Ryobi... LuckyCharms Thursday #9

Thanks! I'll take a look at it.nt Phoenix61 Friday #13

23ga pin nails mobeau69 Thursday #8

Yup...I have a Porter Cable one. LuckyCharms Thursday #10

They are great for attaching base shoe/toe molding. Shooting them in at opposing angles gives enough holding strength mobeau69 Thursday #11

Yes, this is true. LuckyCharms Thursday #12

This was cool. I love learning about neat ways to finish wood projects. nt mitch96 Thursday #3

I did it with clear finished oak and hard maple... LuckyCharms Thursday #4

"You don't need a bunch of fancy tools..." LudwigPastorius Friday #14

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