Coping moulding and trim
Learn coping crown moulding, joint techniques, and the mindset needed to make beautiful trims with lead carpenter, Aaron Butt. You'll finish the course with a grasp of three different tools: hand coping saw, the grinder, and the table saw. Spanish subtitles available.
Price: $75
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Learn From a Pro
Aaron Butt is a passionate carpenter, builder, teacher and learner with over 20 years of experience within the modern building trades.
9 In-Depth Lessons
Each video lesson dives deep into the fundamentals of coping and crown moulding. Lessons average about 5 minutes each, with a total class time of 45 minutes.
Practical Resources
Downloadable summaries help you solidify your understanding as you get real-world practice.
Certificate of Completion
After completing the training and passing the assessments, you will receive a Certificate of Course Completion. Share with future employers to show your commitment to continuing education.
Lifetime Access
With a course purchase, you have lifetime access to the course. Take the Coping Moulding and Trim course anytime, anywhere, as often as you'd like. Our courses are meant to be an ongoing resource for you, no matter where you are in your journey.
Affordable and Convenient
Our online courses are an affordable and convenient way to develop new skills. If you aren't sure you want to make a time and money commitment to colleges and trade school, our classes are a way to gain skills in a more flexible and cost-efficient manner.
About Your Instructor
Aaron Butt has been in the trades for over 20 years, primarily in the custom, high end architect driven building market on the north shore of Boston Massachusetts. He is passionate about excellence and the craft of custom residential building. Having also spent time teaching a full-time carpentry program at the North Bennet Street School in Boston, Aaron fully embraces his desire to continue teaching what he knows and learning from others who have gone before him.
Lesson Plan
9 Video Lessons (45m)
Lesson 1: Course Overview
Your instructor, Aaron, is a finish carpenter working in Massachusetts. Here he welcomes you to the course and discusses the importance of craftsmanship and pride in your work.
Lesson 2: Types of Trim
Aaron explains the functional and aesthetic purposes of the three trims used in this course: crown moulding, chair rail, and baseboard.
Lesson 3: Mitering vs. Coping Crown Moulding
Sometimes it's better to miter mouldings for an inside joint, and sometimes it's better to cope crown moulding. Learn how to miter crown moulding as Aaron explains the pros and cons of both options.
Lesson 4: Measuring and Cutting Crown Moulding
Aaron shows you how to accurately measure, cut, and miter a piece of moulding in preparation for coping.
Lesson 5: Coping with the Coping Saw
Carpenters have been using the coping saw for hundreds of years for a reason. Learn how to cope crown moulding by making relief cuts and back cuts with the original coping tool.
Lesson 6: Coping with the Grinder
When working with extremely hard wood or large quantities of copes, an electric grinder can make your life a lot easier. Learn to apply the same principles of the coping saw to a power tool so you can get more done in less time without sacrificing quality.
Lesson 7: Coping with the Table Saw
Done safely, coping with the table saw is an efficient way to move through a lot of coping work in short order. Aaron shows you his technique for safely and quickly coping crown moulding on the table saw.
Lesson 8: Adaptable Systems
One of the secrets to being a successful carpenter is knowing how to adapt to changing work environments. Aaron discusses how to apply different methods of coping crown moulding to various scenarios you might encounter on the job site.
Lesson 9: Learn and Love the Trades
The combination of hard work, pride, and an eye for beauty is what creates craftsmanship. Aaron discusses the idea of craft and how to learn from your mistakes as you grow as a carpenter.
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