Cornice/pelmet Mitres

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October 17, 2003 at 12:20 pm #5053

michael gibbons

I am in the process of adding some wall units

in the kitchen and am
struggling with the mitre angles for the cornice. The pelmet I have already
completed and it looks fine. The mitres are perfect.

However the cornice is different, perhaps I suspect because of the shape of
the moulding and that it sits on the units effectively at an angle.

I notice that your article left out the pelmet and cornice, shame really as
these are the final touches that really make it look good.

Any ideas ??? ps the kitchen units are Moores and the pelmet is NOT the
bull nose type
October 31, 2003 at 5:45 pm #5062

timfoley

Michael,

I agree that the articles are lacking information on this and I am currently in the process of writing an article dedicated to the finishing touches.
I expect that you cannot wait for the article if you are in the process of fitting the kitchen so for the time being here are a few tips.

The best results are achieved when using a cross cut mitre saw – my recommendation DeWalt. To achieve a spelch free smooth finish the cornice/pelmet is best cut face up so you are

cutting into the finished side. The alternative will result in spelching although it may seem the easiest way to cut it.
The trick is to ensure that the cornice or pelmet is supported at the correct angle i.e. same angle that it will be fitted to the cabinet. Most cornices have a recess on the underside

that allows fixing to the cabinet.
My advice is, using an offcut, hold the cornice on a flat surface upside down. Now ensuring that the recess is parallel to the surface, measure the distance from the recess to the

surface and cut a piece of wood this width, the guage should be enough to allow the cornice to be held against the mitre fence (15mm will normally suffice), and approximately 200mm

long. Now using this piece as support angainst the fence hold and cut the cornice face up and upside down using the offcut as support.

Unfortunately I have no other means of simplifying the process but if you are confused by wjat I’m attempting to convey here, post back. If not, then let us know how you fare. To

secure the joints sue mitre bond, a two part adhesive, for the best results.
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