This is a trim carpenter here…all the good ones use this method…other guys use caulk…but you can’t use caulk if it’s gonna get stained so this is the way you better learn..good video
A-friggin-men, brother. I've come really close to leaving some nasty comments, then deleted it because they're just trying to help. But, between people's horrific communication skills, poor "teaching" skills, and not having a clue as to how to shoot a video.....there's some real crap out there that waste's a LOT of time. That's the problem with platform's with zero standards for who posts what.
When I do coping on shoe or quarter round, I will take a foot long piece of what I am working with and wrap some sandpaper around it and use that to smooth out the cut.
Exactly what I did after having a "Eureka" moment with trying to get that damn curve just right with a dremel (I refuse to use a "Satan-designed" coping saw). Between a cordless dremel and that sandpaper trick, my coping on both the quarter round and my molding (which was exactly like this man's), turned out spectacular after a bit of trial and error.
Lol, same here Don... i was cool on the trim but was wondering could it be the same for the 1/4 round.. could it really be that easy.. and sure enough!! thanks so much for the video!
Helpful visuals. (I was looking for cope and stick videos, but TH-cam put your video in my feed, so what the heck?There’s always something to learn...)
I am going to add some quarter round under my cabinets, using a coping saw was really hard to use, I ended up getting my angle grinder, worked perfectly, then used my file to smooth it. First time doing it, felt pretty proud, cause I screw up all the time
For what it's worth, I went and purchased a cordless Dremel tool, and never looked back. I've never had such a miserable time with a tool, as I had with that coping saw. As a matter of fact, I think that saw became the dremels first dismemberment project. Anyway, something else that helped me tremendously, was using some 150-grit sand paper on the round part of the quarter round to get the curved "contact" edge perfect with just 2-3 sec of sanding. You're probably already done with the project, but thought I'd give you my two cents, given I had a very similar experience. HUGE salute to men like this who found a way to make that coping saw work...I can't imagine the amount of time it took to get proficient at that. I'm finding that most DIY'ers hate it.
@@phillamoore157 I might have to try that. I can see what the guy is doing, and it looks really simple, but every single time I try it, it just doesn't work.
Josh, on the base molding whenever I cope I still have a gap on the straight part of the profile when mating to the other piece , what am I doing wrong, my profile is similar to the one you use here...
Throw that saw in the trash....or the outdated, rarely used tool drawer. Use a 4"angle grinder to sand the profile. On base, to reduce the amount of sanding, I cut my 45, flip it upside down so the back side of the molding is against my fence and the "bottom" is up, then saw off the excess long flat portion. Snap that off by hand then finish sanding the ornate profile with the grinder. It comes out cleaner and much faster than a hand saw....been there done that.
Yep. Nobody on earth is going to come into your house and look at the baseboard or quarter round. Caulk works just fine. The shoddy workmanship is on the framers and drywallers who couldn’t find 90 degrees with a magnifying glass.
@@jacknone1564 Truth. Most pros where I live only cope crown molding, as it's huge and a lot more noticeable. Everyone miters small base and shoe molding.
Really fine but don't move the guard on the miter saw up with your hand. How about some safety? Although you do mention don't put you hand on the blade that's what the guard is for.
Hi Daniel, I'm a little late to reply here but the 20 degree angle was to remove material that could potentially be in the way if the wall corner/angle was more than 90 degrees. If I hadn't done that it could potentially push the face of the trim joint apart and create a gap. Hope that makes sense.
A saw? For shoe mold??? FUCK THAT!! GET THE DAMN SNIPS FOR SHOE MOLD... DONT WASTE TIME MARKING IT EITHER... use snips to quickly mark and cut without EVER MOVING
Good one but you talking too much, using too many word, too much time to say what you want to say....this is not a law school, visual require few word for grown ups, these many words are for kindergarteners. 👍
This is a trim carpenter here…all the good ones use this method…other guys use caulk…but you can’t use caulk if it’s gonna get stained so this is the way you better learn..good video
Well done video. Alot of skilled carpenters on TH-cam, but most of them can't make an instructional video to save their life. Thanks 👍
A-friggin-men, brother. I've come really close to leaving some nasty comments, then deleted it because they're just trying to help. But, between people's horrific communication skills, poor "teaching" skills, and not having a clue as to how to shoot a video.....there's some real crap out there that waste's a LOT of time. That's the problem with platform's with zero standards for who posts what.
When I do coping on shoe or quarter round, I will take a foot long piece of what I am working with and wrap some sandpaper around it and use that to smooth out the cut.
Exactly what I did after having a "Eureka" moment with trying to get that damn curve just right with a dremel (I refuse to use a "Satan-designed" coping saw). Between a cordless dremel and that sandpaper trick, my coping on both the quarter round and my molding (which was exactly like this man's), turned out spectacular after a bit of trial and error.
Thanks, doing my kid's old house with real hardwood floors and molding making this a great find. Nice job.
Thanks Josh! I wish I had watched this a few rooms ago!
Thanks I appreciate it. Been a while and I just needed to see it done right one time.
Thanks for your clarity….this help me a lot with my copying skills.
I needed this is my life! Thank you!
Best video I watched yet on this. Thank you, finishing my flooring now.
Well done demonstrations!
Good shit Buddy! jeep them coming!
Thank you very much !👍
Great video thank you 👍
Thank you
Lol, same here Don... i was cool on the trim but was wondering could it be the same for the 1/4 round.. could it really be that easy.. and sure enough!! thanks so much for the video!
That’s a beautiful kitchen
very good thank you.
Haven't coped in years. Nice cuts bro!
Thanks Rusty!
this is great thanks
Helpful visuals. (I was looking for cope and stick videos, but TH-cam put your video in my feed, so what the heck?There’s always something to learn...)
Thanks
Thanks 😊
You're welcome!
Thank you, very clear and concise
You're very welcome!
Thanks for video. It would have been nice to know when you which way you the 45. I assume it the same angle as IF you would be mitering?
Nice!!!!
I recommend a grinder with a sanding wheel when coping.
I did that, worked better
Oh yea, a day before I'm adding 1/4 round through the house. thanks!
This guy has to be from Minnesota. Great video!
How can you tell?🤣 Thanks!
I am going to add some quarter round under my cabinets, using a coping saw was really hard to use, I ended up getting my angle grinder, worked perfectly, then used my file to smooth it. First time doing it, felt pretty proud, cause I screw up all the time
Keep at it man. You cant improve if you dont make mistakes.
For what it's worth, I went and purchased a cordless Dremel tool, and never looked back. I've never had such a miserable time with a tool, as I had with that coping saw. As a matter of fact, I think that saw became the dremels first dismemberment project. Anyway, something else that helped me tremendously, was using some 150-grit sand paper on the round part of the quarter round to get the curved "contact" edge perfect with just 2-3 sec of sanding. You're probably already done with the project, but thought I'd give you my two cents, given I had a very similar experience. HUGE salute to men like this who found a way to make that coping saw work...I can't imagine the amount of time it took to get proficient at that. I'm finding that most DIY'ers hate it.
@@phillamoore157 I might have to try that. I can see what the guy is doing, and it looks really simple, but every single time I try it, it just doesn't work.
@@TotemoGaijin Yeah...I had he exact same problem.
Nice cope
Well done for a female's complex mind!
Josh, on the base molding whenever I cope I still have a gap on the straight part of the profile when mating to the other piece , what am I doing wrong, my profile is similar to the one you use here...
Hi... Mark. I think Mr Josh will do one video on that one day.it normally happens when the walls are not vertically meeting at a 90°
Throw that saw in the trash....or the outdated, rarely used tool drawer. Use a 4"angle grinder to sand the profile. On base, to reduce the amount of sanding, I cut my 45, flip it upside down so the back side of the molding is against my fence and the "bottom" is up, then saw off the excess long flat portion. Snap that off by hand then finish sanding the ornate profile with the grinder. It comes out cleaner and much faster than a hand saw....been there done that.
Show an external angle??
I am by no means and expert, but wouldn't it be easier to fill the gap with caulk or wood putty?
Easier but shoddy workmanship. Doesn’t work for professional work.
@@zacharyaln08 A little caulk and paint make up for the carpenter you aint.
Yep. Nobody on earth is going to come into your house and look at the baseboard or quarter round. Caulk works just fine. The shoddy workmanship is on the framers and drywallers who couldn’t find 90 degrees with a magnifying glass.
@@jacknone1564 Truth. Most pros where I live only cope crown molding, as it's huge and a lot more noticeable. Everyone miters small base and shoe molding.
Really fine but don't move the guard on the miter saw up with your hand. How about some safety? Although you do mention don't put you hand on the blade that's what the guard is for.
Video starts at 4:35
Why not just find the angle? Woulnt that be easier and a lot less work?
Justin bieber big brother
A lot of work when a dab of caulking will do ya. Now if your getting paid by the hour. Then cope away. All depends on who's paying the bills 😉
Why did he trim on a 20 degree angle
Hi Daniel, I'm a little late to reply here but the 20 degree angle was to remove material that could potentially be in the way if the wall corner/angle was more than 90 degrees. If I hadn't done that it could potentially push the face of the trim joint apart and create a gap. Hope that makes sense.
does this work for outside corners?
No Sir, you'll have to miter the outside corners.
Try it
@@staticmotion9438 😏
even seeing it done it's still black magic to me. I just cant visualize it
Cut 44 degrees instead of 45
We do that often depending on the situation.
A saw? For shoe mold??? FUCK THAT!! GET THE DAMN SNIPS FOR SHOE MOLD... DONT WASTE TIME MARKING IT EITHER... use snips to quickly mark and cut without EVER MOVING
Lol
Good one but you talking too much, using too many word, too much time to say what you want to say....this is not a law school, visual require few word for grown ups, these many words are for kindergarteners. 👍