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How best to cut (slightly) varying size notches in long piece of trim
Cutting notches in the trim is likely the most straightforward approach, but it's definitely labor-intensive and requires precision. A router equipped with a plunge base can be used to cut the notches....
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How best to cut (slightly) varying size notches in long piece of trim
Masking tape, polyurethane filler (paintable), remove tape as you go to leave a crisp edge around all the boards, but feather onto the wall and paint would me my humble opinion.
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How best to cut (slightly) varying size notches in long piece of trim
I think your plan works. I don't think it will be as much work as you think if you plan ahead a bit and use a couple of tricks.
First, get your trim board(s) to the correct length. Then position the ...
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How best to cut (slightly) varying size notches in long piece of trim
Frame challenge: don't add the trim.
Instead, use a suitable filler for the walls applied in the gaps (e.g. left joist in your 2nd photo), painted to match the walls. Any stray paint on the joists ...
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How best to cut (slightly) varying size notches in long piece of trim
I agree with the answer from @graphus, but just to throw out one last idea…
Make your ‘crown’ a two-piece affair, with a skinny and slightly deeper part running between the joists (and flush with the ...
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How best to cut (slightly) varying size notches in long piece of trim
So it seems like cutting notches into a long piece of trim is a better way to go - although the notches would not all be exactly the same depth. And cutting them precisely seems like a challenge - any ...
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