Uploaded October 2022 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Your considering installing crown molding and you're not sure how to make a return for that professional look. In this video I demonstrate how to cut a crown molding return on a compound miter saw without using the bevel. What is a return? A return is also known as a molding end stop. A return is a way of making molding look like the end stops at the wall (or returns into the wall).
For this cut I install the D1280X Diablo 80T Fine Finish blade on my DeWalt 12" Compound Miter Saw. I was able to use Jorgensen EZ-Hold clamps to create a point for the crown molding to rest against on the miter saw at the perfect spring angle. This allowed me to cut the crown molding only with the miter without the need to calculate and set the proper bevel angle.
Why is this crown molding lower than the ceiling? I built it down lower so I can install lights in the crown molding as I did in this other video. Lighted Crown Molding: youtu.be/9SV7-c4xt8I
Diablo D1280X 80T Fine Finish Blade: amzn.to/3gxnXjc
The tools and materials used for cutting and and creating the crown molding return can be found on my U Do It™️ Crown Molding LEDs list: amzn.to/3DrmBiY
To learn more about this installation, a detailed list of tools and instructions visit this U Do It™️ article: udoit.me/how-to-cut-a-crown-molding-return
0:00 Crown Molding Return Intro
0:07 D1280X Diablo 80T Fine Finish Blade Installation
0:21 The angle that needs to be cut for the return
0:34 The first cut
0:55 Cutting the return piece
1:22 Rough fitting crown molding and return
1:32 Glue the return piece using Bob Smith CA glue
2:34 Rough fitting the crown molding assembly
2:46 Apply CA glue to inside corner
3:04 Hang the crown molding and return assembly with finish nailer
3:17 Install shims just for extra force until CA glue sets on inside corner
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Video Credits:
Video Production: U Do It™️ Studios a Division of No Cheese Records™️ LLC All Rights Reserved.
Credits:
_________________
Freud Diablo Brand
Bob Smith Industries Brand
DeWalt Brand
Ridgid Brand
Your considering installing crown molding and you're not sure how to make a return for that professional look. In this video I demonstrate how to cut a crown molding return on a compound miter saw without using the bevel. What is a return? A return is also known as a molding end stop. A return is a way of making molding look like the end stops at the wall (or returns into the wall).
For this cut I install the D1280X Diablo 80T Fine Finish blade on my DeWalt 12" Compound Miter Saw. I was able to use Jorgensen EZ-Hold clamps to create a point for the crown molding to rest against on the miter saw at the perfect spring angle. This allowed me to cut the crown molding only with the miter without the need to calculate and set the proper bevel angle.
Why is this crown molding lower than the ceiling? I built it down lower so I can install lights in the crown molding as I did in this other video. Lighted Crown Molding: youtu.be/9SV7-c4xt8I
Diablo D1280X 80T Fine Finish Blade: amzn.to/3gxnXjc
The tools and materials used for cutting and and creating the crown molding return can be found on my U Do It™️ Crown Molding LEDs list: amzn.to/3DrmBiY
To learn more about this installation, a detailed list of tools and instructions visit this U Do It™️ article: udoit.me/how-to-cut-a-crown-molding-return
0:00 Crown Molding Return Intro
0:07 D1280X Diablo 80T Fine Finish Blade Installation
0:21 The angle that needs to be cut for the return
0:34 The first cut
0:55 Cutting the return piece
1:22 Rough fitting crown molding and return
1:32 Glue the return piece using Bob Smith CA glue
2:34 Rough fitting the crown molding assembly
2:46 Apply CA glue to inside corner
3:04 Hang the crown molding and return assembly with finish nailer
3:17 Install shims just for extra force until CA glue sets on inside corner
“As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.”
Video Credits:
Video Production: U Do It™️ Studios a Division of No Cheese Records™️ LLC All Rights Reserved.
Credits:
_________________
Freud Diablo Brand
Bob Smith Industries Brand
DeWalt Brand
Ridgid Brand
