Is there a trick to coping a piece of molding?

Is there a trick to coping a piece of molding?
other than using a coping saw? I’ve tried the saw, razor knifes but just can’t seem to get it. Is it a time honored skill or what?

Suggestion by Jerry BO
Major rule in cutting wood. Measure “twice,” but cut “once.”

Suggestion by Mark C
I cut the inside angle first, then trace a line with a pencil on the edge I want to save, so I can see where not to cut. Using a coping saw I cut away any wood that is in the way and a little more at an angle to leave a point.

There is an excellent article in Fine Homebuilding this month, and yes it takes practice.

Suggestion by Bobs MonOncle
Miter the cut first. Then use the edge of the sawn line as your guide line for the cope cut. Back cut it a few degrees so the front edge is sure to touch first.

Suggestion by larry o
get a scrap piece of molding and wrap a piece of sandpaper around it. use it to fine tune your coping. and yes it does take practice.

how to cut solid wood without using saw?
my freind messed up and we dont got a power saw all we got are bone knives but i takes to long to cut

Suggestion by cottonlily84
You have to have some kind of saw. It doesn’t have to be a power saw but if it’s not it’s going to take longer. No way to get around that.

Suggestion by Benjamin A.
If you are REALLY desperate you could use a drill if you have one… Although I would recommend just getting the right tool for the job.. You could also use a handsaw. But that is going to take a long time as well.