: When tapering ends of cove and bead strips does it not leave spaces or
: pockets? e.x. you cut and end at 45 degrees, that end won't be flush or
: fill the mated grove. What do you do?

i ran into the same concern when stripping the deck of my spring run. my solution was a "cornering tool set" from lee valley, #05k50.30. the set includes a block for sharpening. $25.00 (can).
daren....