Slide the trim molding tight to the shim and against the fence near the blade. Hold it in this position while you make the cut. Caution: Keep your fingers at least 6 inches from the blade's path.

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Olma says that two circumstances when crown molding could look out of style would be, "If the space between your ceiling and window trim is too narrow, or if your room has awkward ceiling slopes." ...