What kind of Machine do I need to buy to make Crown Molding?

Question

I want to buy a machine that will let me make my own crown molding but do not know what type of machine I am looking for other than I want to set it up in my garage and just start sending boards through! Can anyone assist?

Answer 1

Williams and Hussey make a moulding machine which, with different shaper knives can be used to make many different types of moulding. There are probably other brands of this type machine.

It is also possible to make simple crown moulding profiles on a table saw. For good general information on woodworking and home building I highly reccomend Fine Woodworking and Fine Home Building magazines and any publications by their parent company, The Taunton Press.

You may want to check out Highland Hardware, Rockler, The Tool Crib or some other tool retailers. I don't know the web addresses but I am sure a google search will provide them. Good luck!

Answer 2

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What kind of Machine do I need to buy to make Crown Molding?
I want to buy a machine that will let me make my own crown molding but do not know what type of machine I am looking for other than I want to set it up in my garage and just start sending boards through! Can anyone assist?

Answer 3

There are 3 types of approaches you can take
1) Router with a molding bit can make small molding. Easy setup and relatively low cost
2) Shaper (large router) with a shaping bit can make more interesting molding. Not so easy and higher cost > $500
3) Molding Machine/ Planer with a molding bit. Can do it all but takes some skill in setup and heavy. Really nice if you go this route. Higher cost > $1500.00. Try Belsaw /Foley makes a nice model.

Answer 4

You can purchase prefabricated crown molding at home depot for a fairly inexpensive price. You will need a miter box to cut the corners - though some come the prefab corner sections as well. I'm sure you could also make your own crown molding, but there are some really good options at Home Depot and Lowes to consider - good luck!

Answer 5

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Answer 6

You need a shaper. It's a machine like a planer, but you put custom knives in it instead of straight blades. In order to get a specific profile, you'll need to grind the knives yourself, or send a sample out to a machine shop and have them made for you. A typical cost would be about $150 for three knives.

Answer 7

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Truth is, I've been a carpenter for almost 36 years, and I haven't found anything like this for less than 10's of thousands of dollars.

Answer 8

What does a sales manager need with a big heavy expensive machine ? It is really a lot more economical to by it from a millwright. If it is a custom profile you desire, they can accommodate you. If you can draw it, or provide a sample, they can cut custom knives for their shaper to cut your profile.

Answer 9

or you could buy a router.

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it takes some practise to use a router efficiently, and safely...

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Answer 10

miter box or buy the premade corners