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Cut the Second Baseboard Piece

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Joining baseboard

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What happens here

Transfer the measured length onto the second piece of baseboard using a pencil. Then, with the miter saw still set at 45 degrees, make the cut on this second piece. It is crucial to ensure that this cut creates an angle opposite to the first piece, allowing for a perfect overlap when joined. The long point of this 45-degree cut should end up precisely on your pencil mark.

Goal: Cut the second baseboard piece at a 45-degree angle, opposing the first cut.

Tools and materials

  • Miter Saw — Cutting the second baseboard piece at a 45-degree angle
  • Pencil — Marking the cut line on the baseboard
  • Baseboard — The second section of baseboard to be joined

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That gives both pieces something to nail to, so you're not relying on drywall. When you go to measure, measure your long point of 45 in your next piece to this edge here. Mark. Make sure that the long point of the 45 ends up on your mark and cut it. Pay attention to the direction of your cuts. You want one piece to overlap the other. Now, instead of a square butt joint, you have a scarf joint. Once you have it

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