Step 2: Cut and Attach the Crown.

attaching crown molding to a hardwood frame for kitchen cabinet crown molding
Photo: Wendell T. Webber
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Take the frame back to the workbench and shim it up by ⅛ inch to create a slight overhang for the crown. Miter and trim the crown to match the cabinets' run—the crown's ends will extend past the frame's ends by ⅛ inch. Rest the crown's bottom edge on the bench, glue the joints, and fasten the frame to the crown's back side, as shown, using 1¼-inch screws.
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    Tools List

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    • 30-foot tape measure
      Tape measure
    • hand clamps
      Clamps
    • miter saw
      Miter saw
    • drill
      Drill/Driver
    • pencil compass
      Compass (optional)
    • jigsaw
      Jigsaw (optional)
    • pneumatic pin gun
      Pneumatic pin nailer (optional)

    Shopping List

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    1x4 poplar boards
    Shims
    Crown molding
    Filler strips (optional)
    1¾-inch drywall screws for building the frame
    1¼ and 2½-inch washer-head screws for attaching the crown
    Pin nails
    Wood glue
    Caulk (optional)