Step-by-Step Pictures and Instructions for Shaving Technique for Tough Corners

By Jeff Gorton
Tricks for getting tight-fitting joints on door and window casing and base trim.
From The Family Handyman
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getting tight-fitting joints on door and window casing and base trim.
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1. Close a gap on the top of a miter by placing a skinny (1/16-in. or less) shim against the portion of the fence farthest from the blade. Slide the molding tight to the shim and against the fence near the blade. Hold it in this position while you make the cut. Caution: Keep your fingers at least 6 in. from the path of the blade.
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