Skirting boards/corners

[andrewlee]

I need to replace some skirtings which have been removed.    They are about 7 inches in height.   How can I make 45 degree inside and outside corner joints?   I cannot find a mitre saw or block which are tall enough to use with these skirting boards.

[SteveD]

If you have a jig-saw or a circular saw, the base plate can normally be adjusted to change the angle of cut to (among others) 45�:

 

http://www.blackanddecker.co.uk/products.asp?catno=CD301&***********1=365&***********2=397&***********3=398&lid=1&mktid=2

 

[RogerK]

Fix 2 pieces of 2 X 4 edge to edge so you have the 8in height. Fix these to a base board. Mark out your 45 degree angles on the top edge and use a set get the vertical cut lines at 90 degrees to the top edge. Cut down each line carefully, clean up / widen the cut with some sandpaper. You've made yourself a big mitre block that'll be good enough.