IT'S HERE!! Carvex Collins coping foot

[NERemodeling]

Hi all,

I was lucky to get my hands on the new Collins Coping foot for the Carvex before it was officially avaliable and thought I would start a post highlighting it. I have no ties to Collins Tool Company, I just happened to send an email inquiring about it at the right time I guess.

I'm hooked, this is my first experience using a coping foot and I am blown away with how accurate and easily cuts can be made. Paired with the quick change base of the carvex, swapping from the standard base to the coping foot is about a 3 second process.... seriously!  The bolting and Un bolting method used for the coping foot on all jigsaws must be a little cumbersome and time consuming which I'm sure prevents a lot of people from either using it when they should or buying it all together.  No more excuses!!!  This is a game changer on the Carvex and I honestly think a reason in itself to buy a Carvex.

As you can see in the pictures, the coping foot comes fully assembled and ready to use, it also self aligns itself with the saw so there is no messing around.

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As you will see in the next picture, the blade guard does need to be removed to install the coping foot (it will go on with the gard in place but it flexes the guard forward slightly, I opted to remove it) it is an easy process to remove and reinstall the guard. Just pinch the two parallel lengths of the guard towards each other up close to the head of the saw and then pull down.
I fou do if you lower the dust shroud one click it serves as a great blade guard while the coping foot is installed.

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Some pictures of it in action to follow

Please feel free to ask any questions, for specific use examples or additional photos

John

 

[NERemodeling]

Here is a shot of my FIRST EVER coped joint using a jigsaw with a coping foot.  It is a scrap of a poplar crown I had lying around the job site.    This is JIGSAW ONLY, I didn't touch up with a file or sandpaper at all.  It blew me away how easy it was to get a great looking cope,  I can't imagine en what they will look like once I have some practice time with it and also touch up the joint with some hand sanding or filing

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John

 

[NERemodeling]

Here is a shot of back cutting to a scribe line.  I'm not trying to slam anyone but I think Festool really missed the mark with their angle base. Using the Festool base, you can't cut to a scribe line, along the edge of a panel/board, while also back beveling the cut.  In my line of work, remodeling/carpentry, that specific cut is a large percentage what I use my jigsaw for.    With the coping foot, I am finding it to be easier and more accurate than it is even with a traditional tilting base like that on the Trion.

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While holding the saw upside down, it is super easy to access the on/off switch

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John

EDIT> pictures resized and rotated, Seth.

 

[CarolinaNomad]

Very nice!  Thanks for taking the time to review the Collins Coping foot.  I will be purchasing one here soon.

 

[NERemodeling]

Unless you can think of an instance where u need a precise angle along a curved line (precise angle along a straight line is better cut with a track saw or table saw)  than I would say this is a perfect alternative to the Festool angle base. It does everything and more all at a lower cost.

When I bought my Carvex, which I think is an amazing saw, I opted not to buy the accessory kit.   I did buy the felt base to use on pre finished material.   I just didn't feel it added enough value to justify the price.    I cut circles with a router and straight lines with my TS55  

The Collins coping foot fills in the missing link of the setup I had by allowing me to do angled cuts.

Another plus is I can fit my saw with dust tube and standard base, blade case, coping foot, felt base and cord all in the Sys-1 saving valuable space in my trailer.

I have access to a D handle saw and a Angled base if anyone would like me to show testing get with these items

John

 

[Neathawk Designs]

One more reason for wanting the carvex!  Perhaps the coping foot is a better reason to go cordless? 

 

[peter halle]

Thanks for posting.  I was just looking last week at the Collins Coping foot and the adaptor from Multiblades.  I like this setup better.

Peter

 

[bkharman]

Thanks for the review!  Any ideas when this will be available?

I just got my Carvex 2 weeks ago and could use this soon. Got a bunch of crown and chair rails to get up on the walls.

 

[builderbob]

Thanks for the review!  Any ideas when this will be available?

I just got my Carvex 2 weeks ago and could use this soon. Got a bunch of crown and chair rails to get up on the walls.

It's presently available!

 

[NERemodeling]

Thanks for posting.  I was just looking last week at the Collins Coping foot and the adaptor from Multiblades.  I like this setup better.

Peter

I agree, I too was in the same position as you and didn't really like the multiblades setup which is why I originally reached out to Collins.  The Collins setup is just so simple and do sent require all the unnecessary adjustment of the multiblades adapter

John

 

[NERemodeling]

Thanks for the review!  Any ideas when this will be available?

I just got my Carvex 2 weeks ago and could use this soon. Got a bunch of crown and chair rails to get up on the walls.

Bob beat me to it!    Yes, they are avaliable now!    Click HERE to go to the page

John

 

[firepilot]

Wish I would have know that a few weeks a go. Bought the Multi blades/and coping foot. Not having great results. Blade seems to be too short. Went and bought a $8.00 coping saw. Had better results and was faster.

This design looks better.

 

[wow]

WOW - I want to order one, and I don't even own a Carvex!

...yet.

 

[Nippychippy]

Thanks for the review I think I'll be buying one cheers

 

[NERemodeling]

Thanks for the review I think I'll be buying one cheers

Your welcome, it's really a excellent accessory!!

John

 

[Theshipstore]

John.  You convinced me. Lol

 

[peter halle]

Darn Sal,  i thought ghat already had two - one set up for left handed scribes and one for right.  ;D

Peter

 

[NERemodeling]

John.  You convinced me. Lol

Just doing my job!  You Welcome Buddy