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Apply CA Glue to Molding Edge

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CROWN MOLDING TIPS Home improvement tips installing crown and interior trim woodworking

What happens here

To create a strong mitered joint, Richard applies a small, consistent bead of CA glue down the center of one of the mitered edges of the crown molding piece. By applying the glue down the middle, any potential squeeze-out will be minimized, resulting in a cleaner joint. He then takes the mating piece of crown molding.

Goal: A small bead of CA glue is applied down the middle of a mitered crown molding edge to ensure a strong bond while minimizing glue squeeze-out.

Tools and materials

  • Crown Molding Piece (mitered)

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my short run. I'll glue it to that. And then I'll glue that to my long run, this outside 45. So, first thing I'm going to do is take that CA glue, the glue itself, and I'll run a small bead down the middle. That way, if there's any squeeze out, it it'll be limited. And then I'll take and I'm always going to start with my short pieces first rather than my big long one. So I'll

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