How Can I Remove A Small Section Of Crown Molding?

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• Thread starter Thread starter WeekendWarrior518
• Start date Start date Mar 24, 2010

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WeekendWarrior518

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Joined Mar 24, 2010 Messages 4 Reaction score 0 I need to remove a small section of previously installed crown molding, without boogering up the ceiling and wall in the process. The section in question meets an outside corner of 120* and the person who installed it mitered it as if it were a 90* corner, then left the corner incomplete. The pieces of crown are too long and unwieldy for me to take the whole thing down and reinstall it myself. The only thing I can think of is using a cutoff wheel of some sort on a Dremel tool. But have never had much luck with those flimsy wheels. Any other thoughts?

handyguys

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Joined Feb 21, 2008 Messages 816 Reaction score 2 The Fein Multimaster would do the trick. There are knock-offs from Dremel, bosch and maybe others that might work. W

wseand

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Joined Mar 10, 2010 Messages 11 Reaction score 0 If you have a hand grinder, get a segmented diamond blade. Mark a line across where you want to cut it. Then use the diamond blade to cut into the molding center out till you cut through enough to get a flush cut saw in there. Finish with a flush cut saw. If you are careful it will be as straight as possible and no damage to wall. There is no way to get a nice clean cut with it attached. Good luck. W

WeekendWarrior518

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handyguys said: The Fein Multimaster would do the trick. There are knock-offs from Dremel, bosch and maybe others that might work. Click to expand...

Boy, that thing sure looks handy. But I am not sure I want to spend that much money to install a 2'-0" section of crown....

DebbieG

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Joined Jul 21, 2007 Messages 50 Reaction score 0 That multimaster (and similar knockoffs) is a handy little tool....Thinking about getting one myself....You might not want to spend the money just for this particular project, but I'm sure you'll find many other uses down the road. May be worth reconsidering. W

WeekendWarrior518

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DebbieG said: That multimaster (and similar knockoffs) is a handy little tool.... Click to expand...

Can anyone name/recommend a decent 'knockoff'? -29% $9.99 $13.99 Push to Unlock,Katerk 6pcs 1/4 inch Hex Shank Aluminum Alloy Screwdriver Bit Holder Light-Weight Quick-Change Extension Bar Keychain Drill Screw Adapter Portable,Black Carabiner,Tool Gifts for Men Katerk Tools $7.99 WHLLING 4-Piece Nail Setter Punch and Center Punch Set, Heat Treated Alloy Steel with Knurled Grip Most Commonly Used Sizes for Carpenters Woodworkers WHLLING $17.99 OEMTOOLS 25314 Trim Removal Tool Kit, Plastic Trim Removal Tool Kit for Automotive Molding, Fasteners, & Bezels, Auto Trim Removal Tool Won’t Scratch Your Car Mobile Distributor Supply -10% $8.99 $9.99 44pcs Red Cutting Wheel Set Compatible with Plastic for Rotary Tool, HSS Circular Saw Blades 6pcs, Resin Cutting Discs 20pcs, 545 Diamond Cutting Wheels 10pcs Amazon.com -54% $11.99 $25.99 RUITOOL Japanese Hand Saw 6 Inch Double Edge Sided Pull Saw Ryoba SK5 Flexible Blade 14/17 TPI Flush Cut Beech Handle Wood Saw for Woodworking Tools EVANX TOOLS $11.97 Glieskir Spring Loaded Nail Set Tools,2-PCS Dual Head Nail Setter and Hinge Pin Punch Set, Hammerless 1/16″& 3/32″Spring Nail Set, Super Strong Force Door Pin Removal Tool JY-bit $16.99 Trim Removal Tool for Baseboard Trim Puller Tool Pry Bar for Commercial Work,Molding, Siding, Flooring Removal AtoZ Create -5% $34.28 $36.09 AltitudeCraft Miter Saw Crown Stops & Protractor Set – Precision Angle Tool Kit for Accurate Crown Molding, Trim, and Carpentry Work AltitudeCraft $12.49 Spec Ops Tools 9.5" Trim Bar, Pry Bar, High Carbon Spring Steel, Built in Ruler and Pry Bar, Beveled Edges, Nail Puller, 3% Donated to Veterans Amazon.com $4.79 Husfunov Japanese Hand Saw, 6 Inch Pull Saw with Double Edges of 11/17 TPI, SK5 Flexible Blade Handle Wood Saws for Woodworking Tools xingcheng-US H

Housedoctor57

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Joined Mar 2, 2010 Messages 40 Reaction score 4 Harbor Freight has a single speed and variable speed. $39 and $59 if you have a coupon. Works well. F

frozenstar

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handyguys said: The Fein Multimaster would do the trick. There are knock-offs from Dremel, bosch and maybe others that might work. Click to expand...

Very nice suggestion! That thing can absolutely do it.. W

WeekendWarrior518

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Joined Mar 24, 2010 Messages 4 Reaction score 0 OK, I have another question: How can I mark a square cut line on the crown? Any angle tools I can think of are too long to use in this application....

inspectorD

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Joined Dec 17, 2005 Messages 4,531 Reaction score 281 Use a block of scrap wood, just make sure the scrap corner is 90 degrees. B

BrianKiernan

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Joined Aug 9, 2010 Messages 42 Reaction score 0 Just wondering how you made out on your crown molding repair? Ever get it done V

volusiacrazy

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Joined Aug 5, 2009 Messages 3 Reaction score 0 I have the single speed multi tool from Harbor Freight and it would do that job with no problem. This tool is the best . P

Phillip757

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Joined Sep 27, 2010 Messages 7 Reaction score 0 AS far as the "knock-off". I recently purchased a Dremel that does the same thing. It doesn't go really fast, but it will do exactly what you want with minimal mess to clean up. There is a half round blade that comes with the set that is for drywall and wood. It will work on the job you mentioned. Good luck. You must log in or register to reply here. Share: Facebook X Bluesky LinkedIn Reddit Pinterest Tumblr WhatsApp Email Share Link

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