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Is this the FASTEST way to scribe a skirting board??

Christopher Interiors

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A how to guide on How to scribe a skirting board in 1 minute 14 seconds. Coping / scribing skirting / base boards can be done in a variety of ways. This is the way that I use. Maybe you can scribe a skirting board more efficiently? If so, I would love to hear about it in the comments. What do you think is the fastest way to scribe a skirting board?

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20 Comments

@christopherinteriors6521 Creator 4 years ago Pinned

Thank you for watching. Please note that this is an older video and I have since upgraded my microphone and camera settings so I apologise for the somewhat quiet audio. If you check my most recent videos, you will be much more satisfied with the overall quality.

@palletcraft6345 4 years ago

This is so much faster than the coping method that I always see people using.

@haltz 4 years ago (edited)

In production base you'll see guys cut upside down so they don't have to twirl long pieces of material around and upside down to make that second cut with the saw. Also there's no need to back cut so far - you can think about it like a profiled butt joint. Theoretically you can make that cut at 90 but I usually swing about 5 degrees over which accounts for the wall being out of square. Also I take the triangular point off the top with a square cut as well.

If you cut crown in position, which is upside down and backwards, it also helps to cut base upside down so you aren't turning your brain around all the time. So your left hand cuts are always made on the right and vice versa. Helps those of us that need all the help we can get.

@nicoteen9407 2 years ago

Brilliant! I tried using a coping saw, results were ok, but your method sooooo much better!

@jamesgrainger46 3 years ago

Brill thanks alot, couldn't get on with a coping saw, after watching your video and buying myself a file this method was a doddle, excellent cheers

@johnstidworthy3370 4 years ago (edited)

coping saw often quicker than the jigger, cleaner too, but I guess we must be close to 200 ways to peel a moggy by now. nice vid.

@edwardvandeketterij3786 4 years ago

I always used to do two 45 angle ends. This is only one end to cut, im gonna try this!

@Lore69420 4 years ago

Nice tips. I like the flap disc option instead of jigsaw also. Sands it all on one also.

@anibaljrbalt 4 years ago

Love this! I like the old school coping saw for skill share. I use a small grinder that does what the jigsaw and file do in one. Drooping that upside down cut on the miter box is sweet.

@nickgreg8068 3 years ago

Would be really interesting and helpful to see a close up, to literally see the blade when it’s cutting the moulded part of the skirting, nobody on YouTube has done that yet I think, not that I’ve seen, would also make for a great short video, I recon it’d get quite a few views, if you gave it a catchy name. I know I’d really appreciate you posting a video like that. Out of all the methods and videos I’ve seen I’ll be watching and trying your method and video first.

It might take a bit of trial and error positioning the camera, but something nobody’s captured yet on film and posted.

Thanks for the video.

@carlb401 4 years ago

I do it the same way, except for the profile part i still use a coping saw. I find i can get a finished scribe easier and quicker than using a jigsaw/ file etc.

@edthompson9337 4 years ago

Personally I would say back cutting at 45 degrees is way too much especially on mdf as the edges are easily damaged, needs no more than a few degrees. The top of the scribe should just be cut straight down to butt up against adjacent section.
I agree there's more than one way to skin a cat but this method isn't significantly quicker than using a coping saw and creates a lot more dust!

@robertschoeffler2301 4 years ago

Excellent technique and outcome.... I subcribed and liked your vid.... I'm running a bunch of base today and plan to use your cutting technique..... RJ

@alec1113 2 years ago

Well done, young fella , I learnt something today, one little thing ,get a vacuum set up for cutting inside .The dust from mdf and wood is a killer . All the best 👍

@Denvermorgan2000 4 years ago

The best thing I ever saw for this is the angle grinder especially on MDF.

@mike300rum 4 years ago

I like to back cut with the miter saw too; all the way down the straight part. Then I just finish with a coping saw. Unless I have a table saw set up too for some reason, then I use the table saw to cope the details. That way is super fast and clean

@whomadethatsaltysoup 4 years ago

Thanks for sharing! Defo' faster than I am with a coping saw. I have to say, though, that do most of the cut like you - using the mitre saw, or a hand saw to avoid hassle with the 'dust police' - and then finish with the coping saw. I've seen guys onsite using the jigsaw with that funky base, but just couldn't get on with it. I'll have a go at trying your technique and see how it goes.👍