Why Some Crown Molding Profiles Can't Be Coped - Sometimes you just have to miter...

In this video we look at why some crown profiles can't be coped and must be mitered. We look at some different profile examples of crown that must be mitered, along with explanation of how to identify crown molding that profiles that can't be coped. We cover techniques related to coping crown more effectively.


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(0:00) Intro
(0:27) I Prefer to Cope, But Sometimes It's Not Possible
(1:17) What a Cope Joint Really Is
(2:29) How to Identify a Crown Profile That Can't Be Coped
(3:10) Examples of Crown Profiles That Can't Be Coped in Sketchup
(5:27) Understanding and Visualizing a Coped Through Joint
(6:44) Proper Crown Position for Easy Coping
(8:32) "Flipping" The Crown Into Coping the Nested Coping Position
(8:44) Vertical, But Slightly Canted Blade for Perfect Copes
(11:47) Using a Barrel Grip Jigsaw w/ Coping Foot
(12:51) Real Life Visual on Why Coping Doesn't Work on Some Profiles
(15:25) Broaden Your Skillset