How to Cut Corner Trim With a Coping Saw

Coping is a process that is used to join wood molding in the corners of a room. Since corners of a room are not usually square, and because molding expands and contracts with changes in weather, gaps can form where molding meets in the corners. By using a coping saw you can produce a tight corner joint so your work looks professional. Coping the molding overlaps surfaces and takes care of these problems. You will need a coping saw with a sharp blade. Also, a power miter saw is useful for making preliminary cuts in large pieces of molding.

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• Coping is a process that is used to join wood molding in the corners of a room. Since corners of a room are not usually square, and because molding expands and contracts with changes in weather, gaps can form where molding meets in the corners. By using a coping saw you can produce a tight corner joint so your work looks professional. Coping the molding overlaps surfaces and takes care of these problems. You will need a coping saw with a sharp blade. A power miter saw is useful for making preliminary cuts in large pieces of molding.

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Instructions

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     Place the piece of baseboard molding in the inside corner of a room so it fits snugly against the wall.

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     Take another piece of molding and make a 45-degree bevel cut with the power miter saw.

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     Cut along the same angle with the coping saw, angling the blade of the saw so you cut more from the backside of the baseboard.

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     Fit the pieces of baseboard molding together to see if they fit. Sand the edges of the molding with the sandpaper if you want a smoother finish.