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I have a few tricks I use that I've not seen anyone else use. Not to say I invented them but the few little tricks I have I did make up on my own as I'm sure many of you have too.
First tip: If I'm running trim up a stairway this is how I get my Miter angle to make the trimwork match perfectly without math. This works with any angle.
I use a simple hand held angle finder and lay it on the ground and mark the ground (In pencil or chalk) Garage floor or driveway. I lay the 2 boards along each angle so they overlap on the top and bottom. I mark them both where they cross at A & B then set my Mitre saw up with the angle marked on the board(s) and cut them getting an exact cut every time.
Second tip: When cutting trim I'll use a scribe mark whenever it's possible instead of measuring.
MZ-HANDYMAN
Whats your tip/trick
First tip: If I'm running trim up a stairway this is how I get my Miter angle to make the trimwork match perfectly without math. This works with any angle.
I use a simple hand held angle finder and lay it on the ground and mark the ground (In pencil or chalk) Garage floor or driveway. I lay the 2 boards along each angle so they overlap on the top and bottom. I mark them both where they cross at A & B then set my Mitre saw up with the angle marked on the board(s) and cut them getting an exact cut every time.

Second tip: When cutting trim I'll use a scribe mark whenever it's possible instead of measuring.
MZ-HANDYMAN
Whats your tip/trick