Cutting 45 degree angles in t-molding

[suckerpunched]

Hey all,
I'm ready to cut the t-molding to frame the doors....How have you all cut yours????? I tried a mitre box and hacksaw and got the first cut but it's pretty iffy on making the second cut the right length. Only have enough to do it once so looking for some experienced advice.....
Thanks,,,,TC

[Gage]

Just take your time and be sure of your dimensions. (and use the mitre box)

[David S]

Take a peice of wood,cut a slot in it length ways for the T molding to set in. This will keep the molding flat and square, then cut it on a miter saw with a carbide tip blade.
Oh and don't forget the most important part, "always wear your saftey glasses"
Good luck!!

[doug hodder]

Something I do on things like that....cut it long, like 1/4". Then go to the stationary disk sander with a 45 degree jig or gauge and sand in the last 1/4" to fit exactly, go back and forth checking till you get it where you want. Does require an extra tool however. For just cutting on the chop saw or in a miter box. I'd make up a piece of wood to cradle the molding and support the "tongue" on it. Helps to keep from hanging up and kinking the ends, like mentioned above. Doug

[asianflava]

Because I was in a time crunch, I bought a horizontal metal cutting bandsaw just for this. I used it to cut all my trim. It happened to be on sale plus I had a coupon so it wasn't terribly expensive.

That thing has saved me on a few occasions now. I'm not saying to go out and buy one, but that's what I did. If you can find someone to borrow one from, even better.

[suckerpunched]

Thanks for the tips.....ended up using the mitre box and hacksaw, clamping the molding between 1x2s to hold steady....worked well
TC