Install Perfect Outside Baseboard Corners/Easy Math Trick
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- Leah from See Jane Drill shows how to make perfect outside baseboard corners every time, using a simple math tip. This formula also works with chair rail and crown molding.
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Hi Leah, I am a retired General Contractor in residential construction. I built custom homes for 35 years. I just want to compliment you on your videos, you do a great job of instruction on all your topics, and I commend you on your ability and professionalism. I see so many videos that are not as detailed and exacting as yours are. Keep up the great job.
+Jack Holt Thank you Jack, I really appreciate your comments!
If you think this video is great I'm glad you never build anything for me :):)
Jack Holt yea jack, stay away from my neighborhood.
this was an amazing video!
0:39 0:39 😅😅
I like how Leah not only can teach - but she uses time economically. So many youtuber's must believe I want to spend 30 minutes watching something that could be done better and in only six minutes - like how Leah does.
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Well stated!!
I bought a house in 2014. I can not tell you how many of Leah's videos I've watched. I absolutely love them! Great job, every single time.
Leah, I've just watched aboujt 4 of your vids and want to tell you that your vids are excellent: very clear, concise, and easy to understand. But what I like most is that you yourself are great at instilling confidence and calmness. Rock on, Leah - we all need to see more of your great work!
Think you are terrific and ought to have tv show. you are a rarity in todays world. Real. Kind. Straight. Smart and warm. We need more of you
I agree. I have watched dozens of videos on this topic. This if the first one where using a protector is suggested.
@@michaelknight2897 Lolll😂😂😂 you realize she got the math all wrong right? 😂😂😂
@@jonm2416 I can fill in the gaps.
@@michaelknight2897 you'll literally have to 😂
I'd watch
HI,i've been going to youtube for years to get info on different wood projects ,tips ect...
and you are the first to to show this method that I know in a clear and comprehensive easy way and not in a long drawn out preachy ect .....cudos to you! keep up the very good work.
I’m going to replace 2 baseboards, and I’m so glad I came across Leah. Her videos are very informative, and she’s a smart and experienced teacher. Thank you for taking the time to make these tutorials.
Love this lady!!! She is amazing on explaining things. She’s so smart!!
Finally someone who explains clearly and shows with simplicity something that would take lots of confusing explanations for somebody else . THANKS .
+Alex Castillo you're welcome, Alex, and thanks!
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Alex, please don't listen to the advice in this video. The math presented here is just plain wrong. The correct formula for all angles (right, obtuse or acute) is (180 - x) / 2, where x is the measured angle.
@@JP-xj6lr thanx brother very helpful information
@@JP-xj6lr that the same thing she said, just used a different approach to it. She came up with the same angle.
Thanks Jane for your simple explanations! Since I plan on doing more woodworking (including some baseboards) with my recently acquired mitre saw I was at the hardware store to get a few things. I saw a protractor like yours for a very reasonable price and took it with me, even I was not totally sure what else I can do with it besides measuring an angle, but had a feeling it would be a good thing to get it. LOL. I am sooooo glad I watched this video about the baseboards.
Leah!!!! You are the Best! I love how you take your time to explain in detail the steps requires to perform these tasks successfully, and more importantly, encourage and empower us novices to attempt projects! Thank you so very much! You are awesome! You are always personable as well!
Were you ever a classroom teacher? I love you're ability to explain everything without assuming that it's just common knowledge.
You are an incredibly effective teacher and I am very grateful that you share your knowledge in such an accessible fashion. Much appreciation for your efforts, thank you.
Lol she's wrong, be careful what I wish for
Awesome! Not only will I be using this in my current home improvement, but will be sharing with my geometry students so they understand why we need to understand supplemental angles, etc...
I watch this video any time I'm going to cut angles. You are a fantastic teacher - clear speech, concise explanations, good video examples, and a positive attitude! You make subject easy to understand. Thank you!
I just watched about a dozen videos for baseboard install tips, some from guys I respect and follow. This was the best explanation of figuring angles I've seen. Got out my protractor and slapped it on a corner joint. I understand....Thanx.
outstanding tip! previously I just eyeballed the measurements and make a million cuts until it looked right.
You have the best solutions for common do it yourself tasks.
thanks, Paul!
One of the best teachers I've come across. Very clear and easy to follow instruction.
You are such an amazing teacher! The best explaining I’ve ever seen. Usually people take too long to get to the point or too fast. But you are just right! Thank you
Thank you very much for your expertise and channel, I've been a residential painter and drywaller for 22 years now and I'm constantly learning new things and I've learned a lot from you, thank you so much.
Thank you so much Leah, you make everything so easy. That’s a whole lot better than just makin’ it look easy.
You rock !
I Used to be a Contractor, but you can still teach me tricks, Love the Videos keep them coming,
Thank you, Leah! I just found you on CZcams & I can’t wait to learn more. Stay well & thank you for the encouragement. 😊
Love your videos! I am grateful for your ability to break down these projects and make them understandable. Anytime I've worked with angles in the past I was always intimidated and quite often ended up frustrated. I am actually looking forward to using this information for installing some moulding! Thank you.
I like the way she instructs. Very clear and logical.
+J Scott thanks!
I agree very clear and simple. Inside and outside corners favorited for future use.
yup, a very good teacher.
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Very clear and logical, but her math is very wrong. The correct formula for all angles (right, obtuse or acute) is (180 - x) / 2, where x is the measured angle. I like her persona, but she needs another math class.
WOW.... I really learned how to cut moulding with your video.... your a great teacher.
Do you realize she is actually wrong though? 😂😂😂
@@jonm2416 no. How so?
@@annanajduch5201 It's nothing against her, she's usually great. She just made an error that may cause some people a headache. It doesn't work the way she said for angles under 90 degrees. If you take an angle under 90° let's say 88° and then divide by 2 and get 44° and proceed to set your saw at 44° you will get a miter joint that's open by 4° meaning you can practically stick your pinky finger in the gap. The correct saw setting would be 46°. The easiest way: measure the corner as X and use this formula to set your saw. (180-X) ÷ 2. Happy building!☺
Great video. This is exactly what I have been searching for for a week! All the other videos just say to cope the trim but I knew there had to be a way to measure and cut the angle and save needless effort. Thank you so much!!
Thank you for this video. I am a total beginner at woodworking/carpentry, but I just became a homeowner and have some things to learn to do, and many videos assume a base of knowledge that you don’t. Very helpful.
I really love watching your instructional videos. Your instructions are clear, and very helpful! Thank you!
Lolll😂😂😂 you realize she got the math all wrong right? 😂😂😂
@@jonm2416 then explain it yourself
first time I ever commented on a youtube video and I have to say you are a fantastic instructor. I have subscribed and will continue to check your channel you more valuable information.
You’re the best Leah…No fancy music or Camera nonsense just straight up knowledge and wisdom. You have been helping me DIY everything for years. Cheers to you!
I was trying to cut, got frustrated, and came to look to see if you had a video on this, Leah! And you did - so now I can do this!!! I am remodeling based on your videos over the last couple years. And I thought I couldn’t even screw in a lightbulb! Thank you, Leah. I wish you could see all I have done with your teaching videos and encouragement!!! Love you!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Oh my goodness! You did a great job of teaching on this! Thank you!
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Your videos are so inspiring, motivational and easy to understand! Have you ever laid wood laminate flooring? I'm going to TRY to install it in my hallway and foyer myself as well as replace all the baseboard trim. This video makes it sound do-abe, even for me..lol.
Hi Leah, I just wanted to tell you that your videos help me out so much. You are such a great teacher and I love how encouraging you are! Thank You!!
Leah, I just want to say that you are a wonderful teacher, you have a style that is inspiring without any condescension. I'm sure you have battled biases along the way, which makes you even more of a rock star. Thank you.
👅 amazing! I just learned the best math problem ever. I hate math! Very good info!
" I hate math! " or the "I'm not good at Math" are self-fulfilling prophecies.
For all but a teeny, tiny, minuscule percentage of human beings, Math is not difficult at all - when they need a formula and actually try it.
However, if you keep telling yourself you can't do something or 'hate' something - you will not try and (as we have all been told so many times before) If you do not try, you cannot succeed.
Do not blame yourself, it is the fault of your teacher or the result of a bad day in Math class - maybe you missed breakfast or your folks sent you to school with a Pop Tart.
Hi Lincoln, The brand name of the protractor is Empire. I got mine at Lowe's, but you can also get it online.
Shane: thanks that was every helpful
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seejanedrill thank u so much jane ur awesum!
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I just wanted to say how well you explain things in a way that even the most inexperienced person can do. Most of these You Tube videos are shown in a way that doesn't take into account the fact that most home handyman have very limited knowledge of what they are trying to explain.,they assume most viewers are more experienced so they don't give enough details.I have learned more from See Jane Drill than any other You Tube expert.You're the first one I go to when I'm thinking about doing a project.
I just watched both inside and outside corner videos as well. My friend is a contractor and told me about getting a telescoping mitre saw, and with your coping technique on the other video I'm convinced that method will get me better corners. Love these videos.... hate home reno! :)
Leia you are awesome! I love your videos, they've really helped me with my current renovation.
+The One And Only Julez thanks!
very good clear instructions I wish I had you as my woodwork teacher back at school !
I absolutely love the way you instruct and demonstrate your projects. Very clear, concise, with no fluffy small talk. Very impressive. Thanks!
Thank you so much for posting this! I really appreciate the help and explanation using formulas so that I can avoid amateur looking gaps... baseboards are too expensive to use trial and error cuts. I can't wait to get started installing the baseboards this weekend.
Love this lady she explains everything perfectly. 🤗
Perfectly? Her math is wrong. smh...
@@jonm2416 in what way? Explain please.
@@tjfSIM I've explained it too many times already..look in other comments with replys for details and just use this formula if you are really doing trim work (180-x)/2 when x= the measured angle. Her method only works half the time.
Omg! I’m so excited after watching this. Now I will consider replacing my base boards that are so dinged up!
Wow! Just came across your videos today and I’m so blessed I did. You explain everything very well and I love you get to it immediately as opposed to other’s videos where they go on and on about nothing before getting to the topic. Thanks so much for sharing your expertise and knowledge. You’re awesome!
You’re a national treasure! So clear and well explained on all your videos. Thank you for teaching what you know !
I love you. You make things so easy and explain so perfectly
Perfectly wrong.
Jon m then why do I get them perfect every time 🙃🙃🙃
Perfect advice, ordered a Protractor off Amazon . Thank you
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I'm so thankful for your videos! I just watched your coping video, none of the other videos show or explain exactly how to get that coping edge - and it's so freaking easy! Thank you!
This is an excellent video.
Strait to the point, breaks down the formula, and does it a couple times with different numbers so you can really get a good idea. Then shows it in action with the end product everyone came here to see. Well done! Thanks for the awesome tips.
You know, I really enjoy your videos.
Leah, just viewed inside and outside corners. I bookmarked them both. Thanks for the information. I will soon own one of those protractors. Also, not that it matters, but I have watched several of you videos and never noticed that you were left handed! Great!
The most creative people are left-handed.
south paw would whoop your butt too!! lol
Carl Brown: Hey I'm not left handed and I'm pretty crea... wait, shit.. you're right.
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And also has excellent taste in pens.
Hey Leah! I dabble with a number of wood projects and I just wanted to thank you for your posts, your knowledge and joyful personality makes watching a great pleasure!!
Hi Leah, I have been working as a handyman helper for over a year now and learning a lot about home improvement. I wish I work with you, you explain this so easy. No more over doing it with painters caulking ever again. Thanks for your tips, you rock!
Glad it was helpful! 🙂
Me in 10th grade Geometry class "When the he!! am I ever going to use this", Me 20 years later watching youtube getting schooled on acute, obtuse and supplementary angles because the wife wanted to re-do all the trim on our first floor and my first cut(s) were brutal.
Hi, fantastic videos. I am subscribing to your channel :)
I did notice something I think may help everyone in case this hasn't been brought up already.
The formula you used:
100/2=50 -> 90-50=40
Can be simplified into:
(180-100)/2=40
Let me know if my observation is correct.
Thanks
This was the video I was looking for! I read an article about miter cuts that was so unclear about the formulas. Thanks for making it easy and straightforward!
Finally a video that explains how to do obtuse corners. Clear and concise. Took me forever to find you. Every video I saw was about standard 90 degree corners which is easy. Now these are easy. Thank you!
Your videos are great keep up the good work.
Excellent! Thanks for sharing.
I am in tears practically because this is the first video that I can understand to help me finish my baseboard trim. Thank you for making content that breaks things down in an instructional way.
Just wanted to say thank you. Bought a HUD home at the end of 2016. Been fixing it up. Seems like everytime I come to CZcams for help I end up on seejanedrill! The help is much appreciated.
180* (straight line) minus the obtuse angle gives the supplementary angle. E.g. 180* - 100* gives the supplementary angle of 80*
180/2=90 90-90=0 straight line
carlos lovera he is talking about
Above 90• your confused 180-100=80/2=40...
180-130=50/2=25
@@lovera3878 90 is not obtuse
I love what you do! Thanks for the advice!
I have to agree with J Scott. Leah's instruction is clear and to the point. It is also encouraging!
You're a joy to watch and learn from, Leah. Thank you for taking the time to teach us. Merry Christmas!
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Yes I’m surprised that she made a mistake like that! The best way is 180 - the angle of the corner divided by 2. An 80 degree corner should be cut at 50 degrees and not 40 degrees.
@@theone3337 Your simple math statement just cleared up my frustration with setting an 87° corner to 43.5 and it was really off. It had to be 46.5. Thanks for saving my sanity.
You're awesome...Thanks Leah!
TheAstraeuss You're very welcome, and thanks!
@seejanedrill. You’re the best, I used your trim video on back-cutting to wow my teacher my second attempt at coping a joint. First cut was ok, second was perfect! Cant wait to do outside corners now, thanks!
You are so kind to teach us. You teach in a beautifully simple way. Such a blessing. Thank You!
If you cannot do maths or have no protractor you can get the angle by laying your skirting (base board) flat on the floor against the wall and penciling a line on the floor on both sides of the corner then at the point where the lines cross to the wall corner will be the angle you need to cut, set your bevel to this angle.
hunh? Can you explain better?
Lay the board against the wall flat on the floor, draw a pencil line along the edge of the board, move the board against the other side of the corner and draw a line against the board again where the lines cross draw a line to the corner of the wall and that will be the angle you need to make the perfect cut.
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@@gw0mof u can find any angle without an angle finder, u need to pieces of wood, extended from the wall, overlap them and measure from upper point to lower , draw a line and you get a perfect angle.
A big problem solved...
Thank's girl ; )
love you, today i learned a true outside miter cut, some good old fashion math, protractor and even learned how to write left hand . Excellent !!
Leah, you are a great teacher! Thank you for the detailed instructions in plain, easy to understand English. Looking forward to watching all your videos.
Leah you are a genius! I wish you could've taught my woodshop class, math class, hell....can you be my mom?
A genius? She got that wrong...the whole first part is completely wrong she's actually an idiot
@@jonm2416 glad I saw this comment can you explain the first part correctly mate it don't make sense I understand cutting 40 degree fir a 100 degree mitre to leave 50 (2x50=100 degrees ) but the anything under 90 and halving don't add up to me
@@kevinhancock4064 sure, the formula is actually (180-X)/2 with X as the the overall angle like say 88°. If the main angle is 88° it seems like you'd just divide by 2, cut a couple 44° miters and be done but the "44" is actually what gets removed from 90° leaving you with 46° which is what you really want. Basically a miter angle is not the same as a regular angle. If you use the formula and physically perform the action on your miter saw it will work and become clear. I actually had to picture myself cutting the joint on my miter saw to realize she had made a mistake. It is confusing, I'd give her that. I just expected to see her admit her error but she seems to deny it even when confronted. Lol..good luck
@@jonm2416 I went by my formula ans it worked fab fir me as it gives the angle of which the blade should be at and not what angle us left from the cut I guess both work depending how you look at it my external skirting mitres fir example on the side wirked out at 86 degree cormer so I done 90 - (88÷2) equalling 46 degree ut at saw i put a 45 dehree timber piece at mitre saw and added 1 degree to make the 46 cut it worked a treat
@@kevinhancock4064 I tried to figure out your method but got confused about the angle being 86° and how you put 88° into your formula instead. But no matter. As long as you found something that works for you, that is the most important thing. If your miters are tight and you get the satisfaction that comes with it, then the project came out nice and you enjoyed it. And that's most important. Good luck mate.
Another way do this....
A straight line is 180 degrees.
Subtract your corner angle from 180 and divide by two.
Miter Angle = (180 - x) / 2
Yes correct, which is why her saying to divide by 2 angles that are smaller than 90 degrees is false.
L Puma I don’t understand, because she had good results on 1 out of 2 subjects she talked about, it’s ok to give false information? That’s funny.
I rarely leave comments almost never, but I just had to tell you how impressed I was with your videos. Very clear and simple directions. Also, your encouragement at the end made me smile and feel confident to do this myself. Thank you so much for sharing your years of experience.
Informative vids!! Trim finishing IMO gives that professional outstanding look to an area... Many ppl don’t notice trim, but I do..
I wish you'd been my geometry teacher - my grade would have definitely been higher! Thanks again Leah! I also want you to know how inspiring your replies to commenters are .... you could have helped with my psychology grade too :D (We'll see if my emoticon shows up - if not ..... it's a smiley face!)
If she was your geometry teacher, you would most certainly have failed the class. The math presented here is very wrong. The correct formula for all angles (right, obtuse or acute) is (180 - x) / 2, where x is the measured angle.
Will this formula also work for inside corners?
She has another video for inside corners.
I just did this for some chair rail I was installing and it worked perfectly! I live in an older home so all the walls are not exactly 90-degrees and I have some walls that have obtuse angles on it. My one wall was 134 degrees, I divided it by two and then subtracted that from 90! Perfect fit!! You rock.
I love Leah! She is so intelligent and is so generous to share these tips that anyone can do.
when the outside corner is less than 90, still subtract from 180. For example, if the outside corner is 88, subtract 88 from 180 gives 92. Divide 92 by 2 gives 46. Set the chopsaw to 46. Most chopsaws will cut to 52 degrees, some to 60 degrees. Jane, please check my figures, and if I am correct, then amend the video. Thanks
If the outside corner is 90 degrees or less, you just bisect the angle. 88/2 = 44
Sorry Leah, but an 88 degree corner requires 46 degree cuts, not 44. Your math is not correct. Using the math you present here, an 80 degree corner and a 100 degree corner would both require a miter setting of 40 degrees, which is not possible. The correct formula for all angles (right, obtuse or acute) is (180 - x) / 2, where x is the measured angle.
You're right, she's wrong.
Why is this video still up??? The ONLY exception to not needing this formula is a perfect 90° angle. All, I repeat ALL other angles (acute or obtuse) need this formula applied to get the correct results. PLEASE REMOVE THIS VIDEO. You are misguiding so many people here (judging by all the positive comments).
@@markarita3 Beats me. Maybe she's passed?
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Finally subscribed, no idea why it took me so long! The way you instruct is so approachable and clear. Just a joy to learn from you! You have made my bathroom remodel so much easier!
I've said it on other videos of yours and I'll say it again... I love your videos! Your approach to teaching is awesome. It's to the point, yet detailed and with enough for anyone to do the job and do it right. Thank you for all you do!!!
thank you so much, Brian!
Where exactly are the perfect corners at? I used to do finish carpentry and well, I never did find any perfect corners LOL.
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She should be a college professor.
Thank you! Your videos are so easy to follow. I'm prepping my house for sale and am not very handy. I feel so empowered from watching this video and your other videos too (Your drywall videos should be mandatory viewing for all home owners). Saving me big money nice Lady! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
What a great tip from a great teacher. Leah, all I can say is thank you for doing what you do and how you do it.
You're left handed? Cool.
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A good example of popular people spreading false information! Such crap is inexcusable. Someone earlier posted the CORRECT math for this. 180-(angle measured)/2
2+3 = 5 3+2 = 5 Said different, same result.
your saw doesn't go to 50 degrees...correct ?.so if you cut at 40... what's on the other side..... 50.
you're not understanding.... you're cutting an outside corner at fifty degrees by cutting the waste side at 40.
Hi Didereaux, you're so right. I think it might have been me that called her on the bad math. She has been quite successful in this video at misleading lots of folks.
Her math is more like 2 + 3 = 5, and 3 + 2 = 7. Her math is wrong. Using her math, an 80 degree corner and a 100 degree corner would both require miter cuts of 40 degrees. That's obviously not possible. As Dideraux says, the correct formula for all angles (right, obtuse or acute) is (180 - x) / 2, where x is the measured angle.
J P she never said to use this method for angles less than 90°, only obtuse angles
Best explanation on the formulas for finding angles for outside miter cuts I've seen. Thank you.
I have tears in my eyes because finally someone is explaining all this in a manner that I can understand! :-) thank you so much for all of your videos
Dear Leah, can you please correct the math presented on this video? The only calculation needed to determine the correct saw angle for a miter cut is (180 - x) / 2 where x is the measured angle. The math "trick" presented in this video is just plain wrong.
J P But doesn't that mean that an 80 degree angle would give you a mitre saw setting of 50? Is there such a setting? I'm confused. I also couldn't understand how if I were to use Leah's method, both an 80 degree and a 100 degree corner would leave me with a 40 degree mitre cut. How does that work?
Yes, a wall angle that measures 80 degrees will require two miter cuts of 50 degrees each. Most saws cut from 0-45 degrees, so a 50 degree cut is not possible on most saws without some tweaking. For example, if your saw can only cut up to 45 degrees, you can make a 50 degree cut by placing a 45 degree triangle against the miter saw fence and then setting the saw angle to 5 degrees.
To avoid confusion, you must ignore the math Leah presents in this video, especially from 1:38 to 2:08 which is completely wrong! (She sure sounds convincing though, doesn't she?)
When making miter cuts to wrap a baseboard around an outside wall corner, there are three angles to consider, and they must always add up to 180 degrees. The three angles are the angle of the wall, and the angles of the two miter cuts. Using the example above, 80+50+50 equals 180. Therefore, you know a saw angle of 50 degrees will wrap the corner perfectly.
J P Brilliant. thanks buddy.
if shes wrong how do explain her perfect cuts?
speedwayman100 unfortunately they weren’t tight against the walls. The GAp between the base and the drywall shows this
Leah, you are absolutely awesome! Your videos have saved me on so many occasions. Thank you, thank you, thank you! 😄
Used this tip yesterday and it worked a treat! Thanks so much for being a great teacher. Really enjoy your videos
This woman really explains things amazingly well. Even if you already know most of what she's discussing, she makes it interesting enough to keep watching and listening.
It's actually a rare gift to have the ability to teach this well, while keeping it interesting.