I finally got the crown molding right on that Denver job after two bad cuts

Was working on a remodel in Cherry Creek, trying to match some original 1920s trim. My miter saw was off by a hair and I wasted a 10 foot piece of poplar. Had to stop, check the blade with a square, and realized the fence had shifted. After I fixed it, the next piece slid in perfect. Anyone else have their tools just drift on them in the middle of a project?

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kelly_nelson9526d agoMost Upvoted

Honestly, that is frustrating and I totally feel your pain. It's the worst when you spend time setting everything up and then a simple shift messes up a whole cut. I've definitely had days where I check my miter saw with a square three times before I trust it. That sinking feeling when you see that gap after all the careful layout is just the worst. It's good you caught it though, a lot of people would just keep cutting and waste even more wood.

miles9461mo ago

Honestly, that sounds like a pretty normal Tuesday. Tools go out of whack all the time, especially on a long job. A shifted fence is a quick fix, not some huge disaster.

the_ray1mo ago

Oh a "quick fix", he says. Famous last words before you spend an hour checking every square corner in the shop. My Tuesday disasters usually involve a lot more swearing and a trip to the hardware store. A shifted fence is just the warm-up act for the real show.