How to Build Coping Saw that ROCKS- Hardware, Free Plans, and Templates available

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It is nearly impossible to find a decent coping saw for under $160 but today we’re building a TOP TIER coping saw for about $30. We build three different styles using an awesome hardware kit. I will show you some coping saw tips and teach you how to use a Bird's Mouth coping saw jig. They came out great and it is always really fun to build your own high quality tools. Let me know what you’d like to see next. Thanks for watching! Please like, comment and subscribe. Cheers!
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[@katzmosestools]

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[@plumbum6558]

Question I’m in the market for a drum sander do you use yours ? Do you find it worth having ?

[@Hansenomics]

This sweet project helps me cope with lumber prices. That’s right, punny.

[@katzmosestools]

Hahaha

[@BiggMo]

Nice…. Reminiscant of the old school bow saws (buck saws). I have a couple hanging in my shop as decoration and it never occurred to to apply the design to a modern day tool. Brilliant!

[@Brooke-kr2rq]

Thank you for the consistently high quality videos. I usually have to watch multiple videos to completely understand the process but yours are so inclusive. Thanks for the hard work!

[@haidermalik3282]

It looks much better aesthetically. Kinda gives the old school wood worker vibe. Beautiful work

[@peregrine5327]

Honestly, just the intro alone makes me feel better. I've been increasingly maddened by how terrible I apparently am with a coping saw, positive I was missing something. Glad to hear it MAY just be a case of a cheap saw (like $30 off Amazon).

[@darrylportelli]

I had made the marking gauge from taylor , like the ones you made in your videos , and i can tell you those kits are stellar ... To be honest the one i made from the kit cuts the wood fibers better than my veritas !!!! His kits are quality work and your templates would definitely make this an easy build

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Killer job, Jonathan! This video was sweet!

[@zayrazapotdemaldonado9455]

Congratulations always innovating good friend Katz-Moses!!!

[@CleaveMountaineering]

Great looking project. Good to know that I'm not the only one that finds the performance lacking in the cheap coping saws. I found this with hacksaws too - the high tension frames are the only way to get a straight cut reliably.

[@joshwhaley3659]

Gonna have to try this out today, thanks!

[@youtukang]

Hello 😊😊😊

[@ifell3]

I'm not into woodwork but amazed by it and this is beautiful!

[@markhedquist9597]

I love 'em, love 'em, love 'em! Gonna build one, build one, build one!

[@mikesmith7873]

Just finished mine and love it! Really fun little project! Thanks for the video!

[@steadfasttherenowned2460]

That dark wood is beautiful. I love dark woods.

[@jimweisgram9185]

Nice idea to make a coping saw out of a frame saw design. Now I'm going to want a fret saw, too.

[@731Woodworks]

How COOL IS THAT! Nice work!

[@katzmosestools]

Thanks brother!

[@TSGEnt]

5:37 He said Doo Doo. 🤭😆 I trust you are well. Have a great day in SJ. Great content btw, and whoever is shooting and editing material, give 'em a big thumbs up from me. Great job.

[@inspiringbuilds]

Nice job, thanks for sharing. Definitely a must have for quality trim work. Keep up the great work as the goal is for us to continue to inspire others to build something awesome! 👍🏼

[@heyimamaker]

Looks aweersome! Reminds me of the old timer bush saws.

[@jecrile]

Nice build and must have for any woodworker. I will be ordering my kit this week!

[@youtukang]

Woowww real idea 😍😍😍

[@rickreed123]

Thanks for the video. I am finishing up the Gramercy kit version. Still need to turn the handles. I will definitely have to make a bird's-mouth jig like you showed. Great idea to cut mortise while stock is still square. It is easy to blow out ends if you chisel out the mortise without the supporting wood.

[@rauschguitars]

I've been really enjoying using my big frame saw recently. This will be a great addition to my workshop!

[@AtomicWoodworks]

I just made one of these up last weekend from ash. Looks and works great.

[@thomasalison6188]

Super cool project!!

[@Spacepod96]

Templates and kits ordered today, i can wait to have a go at making these!!

[@susantaylor7152]

Wow, Jonathan stellar build.

[@danwittmayer6539]

Thanks for demonstrating the frame saw's advantage over cheap coping saws. A taut blade cuts easier.

[@MCsCreations]

Fantastic, Jonathan! Thanks for the templates and all the tips! 😃 As soon as I can I'm going to give it a try! Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@keithbrock6410]

Great content and saving me money! Lovin it man, thanks

[@ronwall9923]

Thanks Jonathan, I loved this video and cannot wait to add this project to my build list.

[@TigerCarpenter]

wow they look amazing and seem to work very well I am new to coping saws, but by the luck of the fool, I bought my coping saw blades in form of the round steel strings with the synthetic "diamond" particles stuck on it's surface. that allows me to make the cuts in any direction, change the angle, cut curves and you name it. I wonder if the cutter string holders / clamps are available, if not, you can buy the few dollars coping saw with such clamps, take them out, and put into your wooden coping saw frame. these cutter strings with "diamond" on it are sold by feet on spools. they are very cheap. so there will be no teeth / no pull or push cutting direction. the cutting "diamond" string cuts both on push AND pull. well done!

[@wernichtscharneck5368]

Awesome little tool, will be using the CNC for the parts.

[@FixItFrench]

Such an easy and cheap idea! I stopped using mine because it has such a hard time cutting. Trying this

[@equiposequinos2414]

Thank you very much for share this information Katz I was searching some coping saws but is really hard to find here in Mexico now I think I can do with this information, thank you again and have a great day. Regards Oscar Flores

[@michealfigueroa6325]

Building coping or turning saws is pleasant project to undertake even if you never use them. I have 6 or 7. A kit? never Just look at the parts and fire up your wood lathe to make the handles which by itself is fun to do

[@00schralf]

Nice 👍 I think I have to look into my scrapwood box, find some pieces and start build such a coping saw. Cheers

[@belkhirbenhalitem5909]

Vraiment magnifique travail 10/10

[@ryanabens6302]

Glad to see you supporting those with little wood 🤣

[@radovandragun7673]

Always wanted to own one..I guess I can make one now..thanks man, great video…

[@hamlover1301]

Can not seem to find coping saw plans. I have all the parts from your shop. Love your videos.

[@Worldofant]

Same

[@faizamaze]

This is awesome! Thanks

[@skoomasteve6144]

Good morning!

[@nicholasschrader9161]

Brought your apron dude its the bomb going to get another another one

[@walterrider9600]

thank you Katz

[@Brianb_ie]

Really great Jonathan. 👍🏻 Would you recommend removing the tension from the saw before storage?

[@charleselkins4546]

Very nice.

[@tonwanten6417]

Thank you!

[@pengel200]

Just finished mine. Really like it. I'm assuming since you didn't say anything about glue that the tenons are just friction fit so the tightening and loosening will work...so no glue. Right?

[@lifeasinterns]

Is anyone else having problems with the templates falling apart when trying to remove them from the double sided tape? Also, I already screwed the first template up b/c my flush trim bit shifted - that's on me - shouldn't have started with my favorite profile of the three. Arrrgh, I thought this would be easier! Keep up the good work, you make it look too easy!

[@dirkrisius4381]

Hallo Jonathan. Grosse Idee mit kleiner Säge. Muss ich mir auch bauen. Big idea with a smal saw. I also have to build myself. Greetings from germany. Dirk

[@edlehr1374]

Just what I am looking for. Thx. I would suggest Osage Orange for the arms as it very “springy”.

[@youtukang]

😊😊👍👍

[@boatrightcreations]

Well darn. I JUST bought the Knew Concepts saw.

[@trystanmentoor4740]

The next Toolduel Tuesday needs to be Blood saws vs Crip saws

[@katzmosestools]

🤣🤣

[@jonathanlyons1411]

I'm building one for myself, and I'm suggesting it to my scouts for their Woodworking merit badge. What's better than an early project that you can use from your teen years for the rest of your life?

[@joefoxbody5914]

Been using my Spear & Jackson Eclipse coping saw for 20 years it only cost me 20 bucks st Angelo's electric 👊

[@timlist4173]

I ordered the kit and trying this. No scroll or band saw. Just a jig saw, drill press with a drum sander and a dremel.

[@seanallard3659]

Jonathan did you find that one wood was better than another? I think you mentioned that you would let us know. Thank you sir.

[@lilBugger35]

Wow I was just thinking yesterday I need to make one of these... Even though I have 3 already. lol

[@mariushegli]

I have nothing to say really, but I appreciate your content, and wish to help with the yt-algorithms

[@bp7770]

My coping saw is a 4” angle grinder . Don’t leave home without it . I will be home on the couch with a beer by the time your coping trim

[@mr.smitty1993]

When you’re done, cut out the waste from dovetails with that same grinder. Obviously, there’s many uses for a coping saw.

[@katzmosestools]

You're the best!

[@rudigoldammer6223]

Nice idea!... ... I just think about building such a saw out of two halves of a coat hanger ...

[@karlgoebeler1500]

What about the wire saw blades. Would they work ??

[@ericrichter7933]

Does it work better with more or less string? I made one, but I’m having a little trouble with the strings breaking. Might need to change the type of string I’m using

[@orange_crush4327]

Very nice, I ordered and received the your template kit but can not locate the free plans that you mentioned. Please advise.

[@orange_crush4327]

Found it!

[@davidbondi]

Excellent video, thanks Jonathan. Just ordered 2 kits and blades form Taylor Tools. They will make a perfect staycation project to do with my son (17 yo). I finally bit the bullet and picked up the Astra Coated Ultimate Flush Trim from Bits and Bits (thanks for the 15% off code!) but I think for this project, maybe we'll stay low teck and do it with the bandsaw, rasp and good old sanding. Question... do you think that woods like Bubinga or Purpleheart are too open grained for this project? I'd hate to go to the work and then have it split or break. If you think they aren't suited, I have a little Jatoba as well as Hickory and Maple. Love your content, keep up the great work!

[@katzmosestools]

I think the purple heart would definitely work and maybe the bubinga

[@davidbondi]

@@katzmosestools Thanks for the speedy response. Either way, I can see mixing it up a bit with some Maple for either the stretcher or toggle, the contrast would be really sweet looking with the alternating light, dark, light, dark, light. Have an awesome rest of your Sunday!

[@benmooreman]

"If you want to go the flush-trim route" badumpbump

[@katzmosestools]

🤣🤣

[@jcwoodworx-corneeldutoit3419]

Thank you Jonathan, really enjoyed it. Can one get some blades that fit into the thin kerf of a dozuki dovetail saw? My coping saw blades and Olsen scroll saw blades are way too thick...

[@Steve-dr7rr]

Are the plans still available mr Moses

[@ArtistDude1989]

I cannot find the plans for the coping saw. I bought the templates and the hardware kit and I didnt know if the plans came with it.

[@rayfleck84]

they're on the taytools website

[@joegiotta7580]

Why does it matter if the birdsmouth is tall to add the 90° support? Wouldn’t that be determined by how long horizontal piece is? That leverage will be the same no matter how long the vertical piece is.

[@quadroeffects9316]

You can set in PDF to default the print size to "actual size".

[@zacdeen27]

Do you know what size your Hamilton khaki field watch is? Love the woodworking but I’m currently saving for that same watch

[@darodes]

Anyone else catch “sorry crips” next to Blood?! 😂

[@timlist4173]

Can you use loose tenons in this?

[@jeannieheard1465]

You have to.

[@timlist4173]

@jeannieheard1465 meaning a mortise in the spreader and the arm with a tenon that is loose .

[@jukkahuuskonen]

That spokeshave is the Veritas spokeshave. You can turn that front piece upside down and then you have a rounded spokeshave. Your welcome! Just in case I'm mistaken please disregard this comment ;)

[@SandyMasquith]

Thanks Jonathan! I’m going to have to get the kit. Right now the router table is out of commission. Would it be possible to flush-trim this with a trim router? I have both a Dewalt plug-in and a Milwaukee battery trim router (don’t ask…I have a tool addiction). I’d love to make a few of these for sale at craft fairs, and as projects to teach spokeshave technique to others. I’ll be making a few bird-mouth jigs as well. Great stuff as always, Jonathan!

[@katzmosestools]

If you setup good work holding no problem

[@gregmize01]

Will it help me deal with my in-laws?

[@robertmccluskey1076]

Where do I get the paper plans to make the templates for the coping saw?

[@katzmosestools]

Check out the pinned comment or description

[@samuelyamron5664]

What's the difference between a coping saw and a turning saw? Is it just size?

[@katzmosestools]

Turning saw = fret saw. Fret saws' blade does not rotate and it has a much deep back.

[@karenmitchell6814]

You didn’t say specifically, but I’m guessing neither the rosewood nor the wedge seemed like they were going to break or crack from the strain?

[@katzmosestools]

They were all super strong

[@karenmitchell6814]

@@katzmosestools Thanks 👍

[@dpmeyer4867]

cool

[@nigelsmith5631]

1:38, a little tension closing the cut there!

[@matthewclark677]

I dont have time to make one where can i buy one of these saws

[@777tomwall]

What size blade do i need. I bought the kit but it didn’t come with any blades.

[@katzmosestools]

You need to change the selector on the website. I'd email Taytools if you can't find it. Also link is in pinned comment

[@enduman]

"dodo" @5:37 🤣

[@katzmosestools]

😂😂

[@mickleblade]

Just what I need, my El Cheapo coping saw sucks

[@luctoulouse]

Yes, first one

[@kurtmann654]

i wonder if mesquite, would work for these kind of projects. I have had day dreams for making hand-planes and tool handles out of mesquite.

[@katzmosestools]

What's the Janka on mesquite?

[@kurtmann654]

@@katzmosestools according to Google it's 2345. It is a hard wood for sure.

[@IndieCato]

"You can go ahead and insert them..." *Finger Point*

[@johnfoster4414]

You can use a coping saw too.

[@kennethnielsen3864]

79th.

[@gordonfriman3082]

Where are the free plans? I can't find them.

[@Tsz2g4f]

That wire on the left at the beginning kind of looks like a pube….made me want to brush it away!!

[@PapaFlammy69]

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[@nicholasschrader9161]

lol typo

[@jefftothealbright]

Wangy? 😂

[@ElliotNesterman]

I noticed that you tied the string with a granny knot. A granny knot is significantly less secure that a square knot, which is what should be used in this application. Even better, a blood knot, AKA barrel knot, would probably be the optimal knot for this.