Repeat this same procedure for each of the deck post caps and for each of the four sides.
Diy 4x4 post caps.
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Step 3 place the post cap square.
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Find some 2 inch thick redwood or cedar lumber that is 2 inches wider than the fence posts.
Now set a firm tall and steady board to the table saw fence.
For example make caps for 4 by 4 inch posts with 2 by 6 inch lumber.
Deckorators 4x4 post caps add the perfect finishing touch to any deck fence or porch railing system.
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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.
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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.
Clamp a scrap piece of wood to the cap.
Place the unfinished deck post cap on the table saw with the 2 inch long side against it.
These fit on a standard 3 1 2 square 4x4 with 3 4 overhang on each side for the cap.
Turn the table saw on and then feed the cap into the blade of the saw in order to create a beveled edge.