Window+Trimming

Window Trimming Project

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 * Trim a Window**
 * Objectives**
 * **To learn how to determine correct length of pieces using a tape measure**
 * **To learn how to accurately cut wood window jambs using a miter box**
 * **To learn how to make reveal marks using a combination square**
 * **To learn how to measure and cut 2 ½” Colonial molding at 45 degree angles**
 * Procedure**
 * 1) **Using a tape measure determine the lengths of the jamb pieces**
 * 2) **Using a hand miter box cut the pieces to the correct length**
 * 3) **Apply the first piece to the underside of the top piece of window frame with 16 oz hammer and finish nails. keep the pieces flush to the front side of the frame**
 * 4) **Apply the side pieces to each side of the widow keep the pieces flush to the front side of the frame**
 * 5) **Using a combination square make a ¼” reveal mark on all four corners of the window stops**
 * 6) **Measure the side pieces from the sill to the reveal line (this will be the short point of the 45degree angle)**
 * 7) **Measure the top piece short point to short point and cut the angles**
 * 8) **Repeat step 6 for the remaining side.**
 * 9) **Install an apron under the window sill: Measure the cased window outside dimension and cut the Apron long point to long point at 15 degree angle**
 * 10) **Set all nails**