@ss4435 Length will be based on what fits across your wall. The demo uses short pieces just to make it easy. If molding from the store is too long for you wall, then measure the length of the wall and cut to size. Does not matter which side you cope. You do need to nail up the non-coped side first. I went counter-clockwise around my room, so in my case, the left side ended up being the cop'ed side.
This has to be the best video I have ever seen for coping molding. In the past I have used a coping saw but never quite got the angle correct on the back side. Using a jigsaw and keeping its shoe flat against the molding....Brilliant....Just BRILLIANT... Thanks!!!!
Excellent video! Being female, it takes extra strength plus skill to handle a jigsaw. It was sorta like Goldie Hawn in Overboard with the chain saw - totally out of control for me and bababa. I went through alot of wood using a jigsaw. For what I lacked in strength, I had to use a coping saw for slower more accurate control of the cut. Ladies, don't try this with a jigsaw unless you can bench press "X" amount of weight and can handle a jigsaw as easily as you can a bobbie pin for your hair.
You did it the right way Mrs. . ...., and I have been doing crown molding for 25 yrs. The coping saw is the proper tool for the job, because as you said "accurate" and that is key to quality work. When doing stain grade crown and you can not hide your mistakes behind a tube of caulk you have to use a coping saw, a jig saw. tablesaw , grinder or what ever are all to course to be doing fine work.. Seldom do you see doing something quickly done well.
THANK YOU! This video actually showed the other side of the molding after it was cut. I can now see how exactly it was done. He also did close-ups. Thanks again.
Who ever wants to try his or her hand at this method, do not use the type of blade that is on his jig-saw. There is a specific blade for coping which will make the finished product much cleaner.
Coping saw can work if there are a few corners to cope. My kitchen & family room had 12 inside corners. Jigsaw was faster and saved wear and tear on the arm. Use the link in the info for this video to read more info.
haha When he shows the coped joint you can totally tell that he caulked it to make it look tight! You went a little overboard in coping this small moulding with a jigsaw. A coping saw would have done the job twice as fast and with less work too!
I have never seen someone coping molding with a jig saw. Why dont you use a coping saw you got way more control. I bet you caulk the joint after anyways,
This is very helpful. The best way per pros is to use Collins Coping Foot with a jig saw. Not all jigsaws are compatible with one, and the foot cost $30. You seem to have done very nicely with a jigsaw with a standard foot. I can't wait to give this a try on my cheapie jigsaw in the a.m.
Thanks for posting the coping...... I have had my experiences with crown molding for cabinets and what have you... but of recent, I'm working with ceiling.... your coping shows and represent really well compared to many others! Thank you much...!!!
how/where do you measure the length of the pieces and how do you determine which pieces to cope?
ss4435 10 months ago
@ss4435 Length will be based on what fits across your wall. The demo uses short pieces just to make it easy. If molding from the store is too long for you wall, then measure the length of the wall and cut to size. Does not matter which side you cope. You do need to nail up the non-coped side first. I went counter-clockwise around my room, so in my case, the left side ended up being the cop'ed side.
hamedelic 10 months ago
got big project at home watched all vids but this one by far the easiest to understand,good tip seeing other side of cut profile,thanks for tips.
sephra86 10 months ago
This has to be the best video I have ever seen for coping molding. In the past I have used a coping saw but never quite got the angle correct on the back side. Using a jigsaw and keeping its shoe flat against the molding....Brilliant....Just BRILLIANT... Thanks!!!!
jus1der 1 year ago
The chalked joint in the finished frame does not really show your work...rough. Good demo....but you cheat it the results.
tjwelch62 1 year ago
jigsaw works well. I use it to for the bigger 4'' base. smaller stuff coping saw is way fast.
cocamustang 1 year ago
Thank you! Finally someone explaining it in a common sence way!
Saborsaoco 1 year ago
Than you for putting this on here.....base, crown, AND shoe molding is tricky if you can't "cope".....practice on scrap wood if you're a beginner
kmiller0402 1 year ago
Excellent video! Being female, it takes extra strength plus skill to handle a jigsaw. It was sorta like Goldie Hawn in Overboard with the chain saw - totally out of control for me and bababa. I went through alot of wood using a jigsaw. For what I lacked in strength, I had to use a coping saw for slower more accurate control of the cut. Ladies, don't try this with a jigsaw unless you can bench press "X" amount of weight and can handle a jigsaw as easily as you can a bobbie pin for your hair.
MrsScatCat 1 year ago
@MrsScatCat
You did it the right way Mrs. . ...., and I have been doing crown molding for 25 yrs. The coping saw is the proper tool for the job, because as you said "accurate" and that is key to quality work. When doing stain grade crown and you can not hide your mistakes behind a tube of caulk you have to use a coping saw, a jig saw. tablesaw , grinder or what ever are all to course to be doing fine work.. Seldom do you see doing something quickly done well.
dryhter 1 year ago
Use the Multi-Master, its way way more stable then a jig-saw.
Moe7133 1 year ago
THANK YOU! This video actually showed the other side of the molding after it was cut. I can now see how exactly it was done. He also did close-ups. Thanks again.
Daemonsevin 1 year ago
Who ever wants to try his or her hand at this method, do not use the type of blade that is on his jig-saw. There is a specific blade for coping which will make the finished product much cleaner.
iota1122 1 year ago
Oh ya !! And I use a dewalt jig saw ! Been doing it for a long time people !!
adina2003 1 year ago
@adina2003
Doing it wrong for 20 years is nothing to brag about!
dryhter 1 year ago
I have been coping crown for 20 years now. If you dont know what your doing ...." leave it to me " !! LOL !!
adina2003 1 year ago
Coping saw can work if there are a few corners to cope. My kitchen & family room had 12 inside corners. Jigsaw was faster and saved wear and tear on the arm. Use the link in the info for this video to read more info.
hamin8tor 2 years ago
haha When he shows the coped joint you can totally tell that he caulked it to make it look tight! You went a little overboard in coping this small moulding with a jigsaw. A coping saw would have done the job twice as fast and with less work too!
trimlogic 2 years ago
@trimlogic The Jig saw is way faster than the old fashioned coping saw. Our finished product looked perfect as well. It just takes practice.
iota1122 1 year ago
Thanks for a straight foreward demo.
deluxebros 2 years ago
I have never seen someone coping molding with a jig saw. Why dont you use a coping saw you got way more control. I bet you caulk the joint after anyways,
slip5777 2 years ago
i cope with my table saw and then finish up with a razor sharp knife, very fast.
datzfast 2 years ago
I guess you've got a desire to cut your finger off one of these days huh?
trimlogic 2 years ago
This is very helpful. The best way per pros is to use Collins Coping Foot with a jig saw. Not all jigsaws are compatible with one, and the foot cost $30. You seem to have done very nicely with a jigsaw with a standard foot. I can't wait to give this a try on my cheapie jigsaw in the a.m.
ontheroadaginandagin 2 years ago
nice video, helpful
drummerg2 2 years ago
Thanks for posting the coping...... I have had my experiences with crown molding for cabinets and what have you... but of recent, I'm working with ceiling.... your coping shows and represent really well compared to many others! Thank you much...!!!
Matthew N.
matthewaqui 2 years ago