Coping saws are like bottles of whiskey:
The cheap ones will do the job — but they’ll leave you feeling rough around the edges.
Most coping saws (a la Home Depot) don't create enough blade tension…
A problem when cutting tight curves, clearing waste in dovetails, or cutting other joinery.
That’s why I recommend either investing money in a good one — or investing time in building your own (more on that later).
But as they say, the bad woodworker blames his tools.
So I’m going to tell you everything you need to know to master the humble coping saw — and make it work for you.
James Carey
February 07, 2022
I am in fact making your coping saw as I type this. I am using the “fiddlehead”? template with white oak. I dimensioned the wood and glued the pattern on with spray adhesive. Then I cut them out on a scroll saw. Quick and easy. You can stack the arms for a two for one. If I do a good job and it works I may make a few.
They would make a good gift and with the right blade, a blow-your-mind cheese cutter. Free marketing idea for you!
Thanks for all the great content and your store. I think you are taking things in a great direction.
Cheers from Ohio