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Finish Carpentry & Trim Work Flashcards

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  1. Which compound miter saw setting is used to cut crown molding laid flat on the saw table (not in position)?

    Answer: Both a miter and a bevel angle determined by the spring angle

    When crown is cut flat, both a miter angle and a bevel angle must be set simultaneously based on the molding's spring angle to produce accurate corners.

  2. What is the purpose of back-cutting a coped joint on inside baseboard corners?

    Answer: To ensure the face of the molding makes tight contact along the profile

    Back-cutting removes material from behind the profile so only the face of the molding contacts the adjoining piece, guaranteeing a tight visible fit.

  3. When installing window stool (sill) trim, how far should the stool extend beyond the width of the side casings?

    Answer: Equal to the thickness of the casing on each side

    The stool traditionally extends past the side casings by an amount equal to the casing thickness, matching the reveal and maintaining visual proportion.

  4. Which adhesive is best suited for bonding polyurethane foam crown molding to a painted drywall ceiling?

    Answer: Latex-based construction adhesive

    Latex-based construction adhesive bonds well to both painted surfaces and polyurethane foam without dissolving the foam as solvent-based products can.

  5. What is a 'plinth block' in finish carpentry?

    Answer: A flat block where door casing meets the base molding

    A plinth block is a square or rectangular transitional block installed at the base of door casing where it meets the baseboard, eliminating the need for a complex cope or miter.

  6. When cutting an inside corner for crown molding using the cope method, what angle is used for the initial miter cut?

    Answer: 45°

    A 45° miter cut is made first to reveal the full profile of the crown, which is then coped (back-cut) to fit over the square-cut first piece.

  7. How should a lead carpenter handle a situation where door jamb legs are not parallel (tapered opening)?

    Answer: Plane the jamb legs to make them parallel before hanging the door

    Planing the jamb legs to achieve parallel sides corrects the root problem and ensures the door operates and seals correctly in the opening.