what is a coping saw used for
A coping saw is used for creating fine work such as the joints for a timber cornice. For such projects, no power tool is able to replace the accuracy of the coping saw. Coping saws can also be used to cut shapes out of the middle of a piece of wood or other material. To do this, first drill a small hole into the wood. Then remove the blade from the frame, place it through the drilled hole and reattach it to the frame. You can then proceed to saw out the desired shape. Crosscut Saw.