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Diy 4x4 post caps.
These post caps are available in a variety of colors and styles ranging from completely wood designs to aluminum solar lighting systems.
When set my 1 2 molding strip on i was left with a neat 1 4 overhang over the top of the molding all the way around.
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These fit on a standard 3 1 2 square 4x4 with 3 4 overhang on each side for the cap.
Repeat this same procedure for each of the deck post caps and for each of the four sides.
Turn the table saw on and then feed the cap into the blade of the saw in order to create a beveled edge.
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Step 3 place the post cap square.
For example make caps for 4 by 4 inch posts with 2 by 6 inch lumber.
Go about it by placing the 2 inch sides of your personalized post caps on the surface of the table saw after which fasten a piece of scrap wood to be used as a backer board to a respective side of the square.
When i ripped the 1 2 off the 2x6 from above i wound up with some pretty neat strips for what i used for post cap molding.
Now set a firm tall and steady board to the table saw fence.
Clamp a scrap piece of wood to the cap.