Jennifer Hansen, from the Home Depot gives some ideas on doing both projects.
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The cork board is a fairly simple project, but using the miter saw to cut the angles is clearly the trickiest part.
Cork is normally sold in rolls. Cut the desired size, and then glue to your board. This is most effective when using a laminate roller. These are small rollers that look like a miniature version of a paint roller. They are great for guaranteeing nice even pressure as you affix the cork to the backing.
Then use a miter saw to cut the angles on the frame.
The sliding compound miter saw is the most versatile type of miter saw. Its ability to slide back and forth on rails allows the user to cut wider stock with a smaller blade–something that’s impossible with a conventional miter saw.
The sliding compound miter saw has a head assembly that rotates and tilts for compound cutting. The head is mounted on a rail system that enables it to slide forward and backward, increasing its crosscutting capacity to more than 12″ on most models. To operate the saw, pull the elevated blade toward you, pivot it down into the front edge of the work piece, then push it back toward the fence to complete the cut.
To use the sliding compound miter saw as a miter saw, swivel the blade and the table to 45 degrees. Lock the table and blade into position. Lower the blade to the surface of the work piece, and turn on the machine to make the cut.
For the magnetic board, use a magnetic primer paint. Rust-oleum has a new product out that is great for this. You can turn any wall into a magnet board. The paint is a latex primer paint. The more coats you use, the greater the magnetism of the board. 2-3 coats are recommended. After you’re done, you can paint any color latex paint on top of it.
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