Molding Bit: Where To Find

[drw]

I need to replace a couple of cabinet doors in my kitchen, but in order to do this I will need to put molding around the interior edges of the raised panel doors. The edge is shaped like the screen grab that I have posted below. Is this molding made from a specific router bit or does it involve a multi-step process? Any assistance you can point me to would be greatly appreciated.

 

[junquecol]

Probably a multi step process. Molding performed first, and the sawn free from stock. A shaper could cut all in one pass. After pricing out cutter, all new cabinet doors would be cheaper. Check MLSC's catalogue and see what they offer in router bits.

 

[FredP]

I may have a multi profile bit in that configuration. size may be wrong. I got it at a Rockler going out of business sale years ago. It's living in my shaper now so let me know the width of the molding you are needing. If this bit is correct you are welcome to come run whatever amount you need one evening or weekend.

 

[Graywolf]

Yep, that is a multiple step molding.

 

[drw]

I may have a multi profile bit in that configuration. size may be wrong. I got it at a Rockler going out of business sale years ago. It's living in my shaper now so let me know the width of the molding you are needing. If this bit is correct you are welcome to come run whatever amount you need one evening or weekend.

Fred, thank you for the offer...it appears that the molding is made from a 0.75" x 0.75" piece. I have a feeling that this is smaller than what your shaper bit is designed to work with.

 

[FredP]

When making a molding like this I would run the edge of a wide board then rip off the moulded edge. Then I would cut the dado from the back. Or dadi then rip.

 

[FredP]

This was cut from a scrap piece around 3/4" thick.
Cut out the dado and Bob's your uncle.

 

[bob vaughan]

That type of mould is commonly called a bolection moulding.
Yes, matching existing profiles like that will be a multi step process, but its easily enough done.

 

[FredP]

This is the router bit used. Single pass cuts the profile.

 

[FredP]

Fred, thank you for the offer...it appears that the molding is made from a 0.75" x 0.75" piece. I have a feeling that this is smaller than what your shaper bit is designed to work with.

It's a router bit. Multi profile.

 

[drw]

Fred, if I just looked at the bit alone I don't think I would have seen it working, but seeing the resulting cut - I think it will work great! If it is okay with you, can I give you a call it a week or so and arrange a date/time to come by your shop? I'll bring 2 lengths of 0.75" x 4" x 6' ash (the cabinets will be painted) which should yield 24' of moulding.

 

[FredP]

Sure. I'll pm my phone and address

 

[drw]

That type of mould is commonly called a bolection moulding.
Yes, matching existing profiles like that will be a multi step process, but its easily enough done.

Thank you, Bob; I appreciate you providing the name and the encouragement.