Draper 55076 Mega Mitre Box, 325mm x 180mm x 60mm , Black

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Adjust the angle of the saw head to the 45° position so it will be cutting in line with the diagonal direction marking you made above. You are aiming to cut down to where your two marks intersect for the perfect cut. It can be easier to over cut this length and then trim the end off as neccessary.

Mitre Box UK 2023 - Skirting, Coving and Metal Best Mitre Box UK 2023 - Skirting, Coving and Metal

Using an adhesive and nail gun, fit the skirting boards in place. Sand away any rough wood before, or when in place. You can then fill the (hopefully) minor gap in the mitre with a decorators caulk or using a fine wood filler before sanding down, priming and painting the skirting boards. How to Cut Internal Corners for Skirting Boards Carefully and precisely. There’s a lot of measuring involved to get the right angle, and even experienced professionals take their time to get it right.

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Be careful here, as the wrong angle means the skirting board might be unusable. Step five: Make the cut Some walls won't require a full length so you'll need to cut the board to size using a straight cut. Position the wood – Place your piece of wood on the flat table of the mitre saw and push it up to the fence. Move the wood until your cutting point is directly over the centre of the blade recess on the table.

to Cut Skirting Boards with a Mitre Saw How to Cut Skirting Boards with a Mitre Saw

Once happy with the fit you can now fix in place either using adhesive or conventional methods like screws or nails. If your not sure how best to do this read our article on how to fix skirting boards.Mitre joints are common woodworking joints that are used to join two pieces of wood together at 90° angles. These joints are commonly used around doorways and skirting boards.