I'm fixing up an older house, and I'd like to make some repalcement
woodwork, and molding myself.
Can anyone tell me what company have the best prices on the molding
heads, and cutters? I was looking at a set at Sears, and it looked
like a good set. The only thing is that it didn't come with the blades
I wanted, and they didn't have any other type of blades for sale (at
that store).
Is there any books or web sites that show how to put together
different combinations of trims and moldings?
Thanks,
Steve
ssmejkal asks:
>I'm fixing up an older house, and I'd like to make some repalcement
>woodwork, and molding myself.
>Can anyone tell me what company have the best prices on the molding
>heads, and cutters? I was looking at a set at Sears, and it looked
>like a good set. The only thing is that it didn't come with the blades
>I wanted, and they didn't have any other type of blades for sale (at
>that store).
>
>Is there any books or web sites that show how to put together
>different combinations of trims and moldings?
Don't know about sites to show you how to put them together, but both the Delta
and Sears websites should show more options. Get your hands on a Craftsman tool
catalog for photos of just about every type available (I think they'll send you
one of these from the web site, but your local Sears store will also give you
one).
www.sears.com
www.deltawoodworking.com
Charlie Self
"I have as much authority as the Pope, I just don't have as many people who
believe it." George Carlin
Dave,
Are those magnetic feather boards worth a crap?
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"Bay Area Dave" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Mike,
>
> That's what I do. I have a Craftsman molder that works well on my Unisaw
> with a zero clearance insert I made out of poplar. I place a large
> clamp over the work piece and cutters to keep the molding from raising
> up from the table; it merely clamps across the Bies fence. I use two
> magnetic feather boards to keep the work piece in contact with the
> fence. Works good enough for what I've done so far.
>
> dave
>
> mike wrote:
>
> > [email protected] (X) wrote in message
news:<[email protected]>...
> >
> >>I'm fixing up an older house, and I'd like to make some repalcement
> >>woodwork, and molding myself.
> >>Can anyone tell me what company have the best prices on the molding
> >>heads, and cutters? I was looking at a set at Sears, and it looked
> >>like a good set. The only thing is that it didn't come with the blades
> >>I wanted, and they didn't have any other type of blades for sale (at
> >>that store).
> >>
> >>Is there any books or web sites that show how to put together
> >>different combinations of trims and moldings?
> >>
> >>Thanks,
> >>
> >>Steve
> >
> >
> > Steve I have the Craftsmen molding head. Does a good job on most
> > profiles, if you have a powerfeed you will get better results.If not,
> > use holddowns, feather boards etc, take light cuts and you will be
> > okay.
> > mike
>
On 2 Dec 2003 11:27:11 -0800, [email protected] (X) wrote:
>I'm fixing up an older house, and I'd like to make some repalcement
>woodwork, and molding myself.
>Can anyone tell me what company have the best prices on the molding
>heads, and cutters? I was looking at a set at Sears, and it looked
>like a good set. The only thing is that it didn't come with the blades
>I wanted, and they didn't have any other type of blades for sale (at
>that store).
>
>Is there any books or web sites that show how to put together
>different combinations of trims and moldings?
>
>Thanks,
>
>Steve
I've never had a need for a molding head and I've never used
one but I've always liked the look of the Magic Molder.
The inserts are carbide and it's designed so that the inserts
can't be thrown out during operation.
<http://www.woodtechtooling.com/Magic_Molder/magic_molder.html>
Bob S
[email protected] (X) wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> I'm fixing up an older house, and I'd like to make some repalcement
> woodwork, and molding myself.
> Can anyone tell me what company have the best prices on the molding
> heads, and cutters? I was looking at a set at Sears, and it looked
> like a good set. The only thing is that it didn't come with the blades
> I wanted, and they didn't have any other type of blades for sale (at
> that store).
>
> Is there any books or web sites that show how to put together
> different combinations of trims and moldings?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Steve
Steve I have the Craftsmen molding head. Does a good job on most
profiles, if you have a powerfeed you will get better results.If not,
use holddowns, feather boards etc, take light cuts and you will be
okay.
mike
Jerry, the magnets are PLENTY strong! There is a lever at the back that
you rotate either left or right, to force the back end of the tool away
from the table surface, thereby breaking the magnetic bond. The only
way they won't hold is if you put them on top of a heavily sawdust laden
surface. Otherwise, not to worry!
dave
Jerry Gilreath wrote:
> Ok, opinions are welcome and count. I had been thinking about getting a
> couple, but wanted to find somebody that has used them. Do they hold pretty
> good, are the mags strong enough, how do you get them off if they're that
> strong??? So many questions, so little time.
>
>
These guys will do custom knives for you:
http://wtwchgo.com/toc.htm
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"Greg DeBacker" wrote in message
> What I would like
> is to find a place that I can send a profile and some blank blades and
> have them cut knives to match my trim. Does anyone know of a place
> that does this?
>
> Greg
[email protected] (X) wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> I'm fixing up an older house, and I'd like to make some repalcement
> woodwork, and molding myself.
> Can anyone tell me what company have the best prices on the molding
> heads, and cutters? I was looking at a set at Sears, and it looked
> like a good set. The only thing is that it didn't come with the blades
> I wanted, and they didn't have any other type of blades for sale (at
> that store).
>
> Is there any books or web sites that show how to put together
> different combinations of trims and moldings?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Steve
I'm in a similar situation. I've used a local mill to reproduce some
trim put it can be expensive if you only need 6 feet ($75 set-fee +
$35 to cut the knives). I looked at the Williams & Hussey moulder but
they are around $2000. Sears sells some blades for casing, chair rail,
picture rail, etc for a Craftsman shaper/planer (not sure exactly
which tool they are for). A set runs about $80.00. What I would like
is to find a place that I can send a profile and some blank blades and
have them cut knives to match my trim. Does anyone know of a place
that does this?
Greg
Ok, opinions are welcome and count. I had been thinking about getting a
couple, but wanted to find somebody that has used them. Do they hold pretty
good, are the mags strong enough, how do you get them off if they're that
strong??? So many questions, so little time.
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"Bay Area Dave" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> I like them, Jerry, because I can use them on either the TS or the
> jointer and they set up in a couple of seconds. It takes me longer to
> reach over to the drawer to retrieve them, then to set them up. Some
> guys don't like them, as I found out when I asked before purchasing, but
> I find them easy to use and versatile. Can't use them on my router
> table though; that's laminated MDF. :) They can even be used vertically
> if you have the metal plate that goes over the TS fence, but that seems
> like a PITA, (just my opinion, mind you!)
>
> dave
>
> Jerry Gilreath wrote:
>
> > Dave,
> > Are those magnetic feather boards worth a crap?
> >
>
What do you plan to put the molding head on? shaper?
"X" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I'm fixing up an older house, and I'd like to make some repalcement
> woodwork, and molding myself.
> Can anyone tell me what company have the best prices on the molding
> heads, and cutters? I was looking at a set at Sears, and it looked
> like a good set. The only thing is that it didn't come with the blades
> I wanted, and they didn't have any other type of blades for sale (at
> that store).
>
> Is there any books or web sites that show how to put together
> different combinations of trims and moldings?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Steve
In article <[email protected]>,
[email protected] (Bob Summers) wrote:
> On 2 Dec 2003 11:27:11 -0800, [email protected] (X) wrote:
>
> >I'm fixing up an older house, and I'd like to make some repalcement
> >woodwork, and molding myself.
> >Can anyone tell me what company have the best prices on the molding
> >heads, and cutters? I was looking at a set at Sears, and it looked
> >like a good set. The only thing is that it didn't come with the blades
> >I wanted, and they didn't have any other type of blades for sale (at
> >that store).
> >
> >Is there any books or web sites that show how to put together
> >different combinations of trims and moldings?
> >
> >Thanks,
> >
> >Steve
>
> I've never had a need for a molding head and I've never used
> one but I've always liked the look of the Magic Molder.
>
> The inserts are carbide and it's designed so that the inserts
> can't be thrown out during operation.
>
> <http://www.woodtechtooling.com/Magic_Molder/magic_molder.html>
>
I have a Craftsman. Not too bad for the money depending on how much
you're going to do.
Mike,
That's what I do. I have a Craftsman molder that works well on my Unisaw
with a zero clearance insert I made out of poplar. I place a large
clamp over the work piece and cutters to keep the molding from raising
up from the table; it merely clamps across the Bies fence. I use two
magnetic feather boards to keep the work piece in contact with the
fence. Works good enough for what I've done so far.
dave
mike wrote:
> [email protected] (X) wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
>
>>I'm fixing up an older house, and I'd like to make some repalcement
>>woodwork, and molding myself.
>>Can anyone tell me what company have the best prices on the molding
>>heads, and cutters? I was looking at a set at Sears, and it looked
>>like a good set. The only thing is that it didn't come with the blades
>>I wanted, and they didn't have any other type of blades for sale (at
>>that store).
>>
>>Is there any books or web sites that show how to put together
>>different combinations of trims and moldings?
>>
>>Thanks,
>>
>>Steve
>
>
> Steve I have the Craftsmen molding head. Does a good job on most
> profiles, if you have a powerfeed you will get better results.If not,
> use holddowns, feather boards etc, take light cuts and you will be
> okay.
> mike
here's where I depart from my usual Sears bashing and suggest the Sears
molding head. I've used it to get flawless moldings. The 3 cutters are
well indexed to the head so that no adjustments are needed. Slip them
in the slots and tight the allens; you are ready to go.
Never used the Delta, so can't comment on that one. Id look first to
see which brand has the particular profile(s) you need.
dave
X wrote:
> I'm fixing up an older house, and I'd like to make some repalcement
> woodwork, and molding myself.
> Can anyone tell me what company have the best prices on the molding
> heads, and cutters? I was looking at a set at Sears, and it looked
> like a good set. The only thing is that it didn't come with the blades
> I wanted, and they didn't have any other type of blades for sale (at
> that store).
>
> Is there any books or web sites that show how to put together
> different combinations of trims and moldings?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Steve
I like them, Jerry, because I can use them on either the TS or the
jointer and they set up in a couple of seconds. It takes me longer to
reach over to the drawer to retrieve them, then to set them up. Some
guys don't like them, as I found out when I asked before purchasing, but
I find them easy to use and versatile. Can't use them on my router
table though; that's laminated MDF. :) They can even be used vertically
if you have the metal plate that goes over the TS fence, but that seems
like a PITA, (just my opinion, mind you!)
dave
Jerry Gilreath wrote:
> Dave,
> Are those magnetic feather boards worth a crap?
>
Delta has a better/thicker head and the knife attachment method is better.
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"X" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> I'm fixing up an older house, and I'd like to make some repalcement
> woodwork, and molding myself.
> Can anyone tell me what company have the best prices on the molding
> heads, and cutters? I was looking at a set at Sears, and it looked
> like a good set. The only thing is that it didn't come with the blades
> I wanted, and they didn't have any other type of blades for sale (at
> that store).
>
> Is there any books or web sites that show how to put together
> different combinations of trims and moldings?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Steve
eBay has them listed ALL the time. That's where I picked up two of them in
nearly new condition!
"X" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I'm fixing up an older house, and I'd like to make some repalcement
> woodwork, and molding myself.
> Can anyone tell me what company have the best prices on the molding
> heads, and cutters? I was looking at a set at Sears, and it looked
> like a good set. The only thing is that it didn't come with the blades
> I wanted, and they didn't have any other type of blades for sale (at
> that store).
>
> Is there any books or web sites that show how to put together
> different combinations of trims and moldings?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Steve