The Secret Formula for Making Perfect Miter Cuts When Less Than 90 Degrees

Leah demonstrates the formula for making perfect inside baseboard corner cuts when the angle is less than 90 degrees (acute angles)

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[Jack]

This is the best YouTube how to ive seen.
This lady talks clearly and loudly enough to understand perfectly.
No sound effects, no bells or whistles.
Straight to the point by a master of her craft.
Im your newest and biggest fan .

[happydavid]

I’ve suffered so many frustrations in the past when making mitre cuts that didn’t work, and could never understand why. Now I know. You explain everything so well Leah and you inspire confidence. Love you. Love your channel x

[johnwells]

As an educationalist, that was one of the best short explanations I’ve seen and heard: the problem clearly framed, principles succinctly explored and some great ‘ penny drop ‘ moments that don’t just show, but inspire. You are a born teacher.

[obeyers]

I have watched woodworking videos every night for the past few months, yours are By far the most educational and very understandable, thank you sos so much for passing on your skills and knowledge.

[louislandi]

Leah, I really needed you as my math teacher from 8th through 12th. Since that is impossible, I’ll stick to making bird feeders.
You are an incredible teacher!

[MJCPeters]

Perfect example of something so simple, but no one ever explained it to me before. Now it makes sense, thanks Leah.

[MapSpawn]

Thank you so much! I work with career finish carpenters who do not know this! They play the guessing game and chase the angle down, I was frustrated by that and I am very happy I found your video!

[c.retana-holguin]

Ms. Leah, I bought one of those digital bevels the other day and I couldn't understand how to use it. I learned so much from you today. Thanks!

[andrewmorelli]

You could subtract 85 from 180, then divide by 2. This always gives you the answer you want to set your saw at, without the need for the tape.

[michaelfilimon]

In the middle of watching your video (first off I want to say as always, LOVE YOUR CHANNEL LEAH!!) :) I can remember in 10th grade thinking in H.S. geometry class, when am I going to sue geometry in real life? BOOM RIGHT HERE! Thank you again Leah!!

[maverick]

I love YouTube and fine folks like you. I'm sure I was taught this 35 years ago but my attention span wasn't very high back then. Thank you.

[tmise]

Leah should have her own Saturday morning woodworking show, she would be great at it!

[jamespaugh]

I'm a 50 year old dyslexic starting a new lifestyle and each one of your shows has made it a little bit easier too accomplish thank you for doing this

[lelaarneson]

You did this clip so long ago I don't know if you'll read this but - I'm building a tiny house (and started out knowing NOTHING!) But when I am attempting a new skill I hear you saying, "You can do this" and I just keep at it until the task is done. You are the voice in my head!

[ellenfairweather]

OMG Leah, thank you so, so, so very much for your YouTube channel. I stumbled across your channel and watch at least one or two a day. I have learned more from you in such a short period of time and hope that you continue to help me, plus all of your other audience. Please keep the videos coming. I hope to get through them all. Thank you from a DIY'er in Alberta, Canada.

[grrrl]

Leah, you're my hero! This is the second time you solve a problem for me. Those miters on baseboard for a staircase were driving me crazy. I came up with the formula 90 - x/2. "X" being the acute angle you want to divide. It works, but I wasn't really understanding the logic. I like your method and your explanation. Thank you. Solves a lot of second guessing myself.

[josephlucero]

Honestly, you have saved us so many times! My partner and I started watching your videos when we were trying to figure out crown molding. Then from there its been project after project! Now with the new home in upstate we kinda bit off more than we were ready for. We watch you and boom, something overwhelming becomes something we can do! Thank you so much, from the bottom of our DIY'ers hearts!

[nealskula]

You are a great teacher, you deserve a new chop saw👍

[rogergroover]

That’s great! I never understood why it was so difficult getting a correct cut when doing trim with a compound miter saw and now I do! Leah, your awesome! Thanks!

[THEREZISTANCE]

My son just said he wants to be a carpenter. As a handyman and daddy I am speechless and very proud. Then a few minutes later I found this video. Love how you make even complicated look simple and explain it so eloquently. Always appreciate your videos.