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Is the “coping foot attachment” for hand held portable jig saws a good way to cope thicker and larger moldings? I do a lot of new construction trim work and have always coped by hand. I am finishing a home now that has 3/4″ thick stain grade hickory baseboard 4-1/2″ high with a detailed profile. The hand coping saw is taking forever. Are the jig saws with the attachment hard to control? Is accuracy sacrificed? Any advice on brands available or other tools that may be a better way to cope? Thank you to all that respond.
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I've used the Collins Coping Foot for about 2 yrs now and find it to be fast and easy. It does take a little getting used to, but after 3 or 4 practice cuts you start to get a feel for it.
*Bob, I have had good luck using my big saw for coping without a coping foot. I just hold the saw at an angle to create a back cut. then clean it up with a file ( half round or full round) to make it fit perfect.
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Is the "coping foot attachment" for hand held portable jig saws a good way to cope thicker and larger moldings? I do a lot of new construction trim work and have always coped by hand. I am finishing a home now that has 3/4" thick stain grade hickory baseboard 4-1/2" high with a detailed profile. The hand coping saw is taking forever. Are the jig saws with the attachment hard to control? Is accuracy sacrificed? Any advice on brands available or other tools that may be a better way to cope? Thank you to all that respond.