A coping device includes a circular blade (12), a template having an end provided with a coped profile, a stylus (15) which traces the coped profile of the template and which preferably has substantially the same width and radius of curvature as the circular blade, clamps (132, 134, 140, 142) for respectively securing the molding and the template in a fixed position, and a base (20) having a stationary portion (22) and a movable portion (24) movable in X and Y directions relative to the stationary portion (22). The clamps (132, 134, 140, 142) are coupled to the stationary portion (22), and the blade (12) and stylus (15) are both coupled to the movable portion (24). The blade (12) and stylus (15) are substantially simultaneously movable relative to the clamps (132, 134, 140, 142) so that the molding can be coped with the circular blade as the stylus (15) traverses the coped profile of the template.