Hi Dave
They make just about all the molding bits for the router
Here are just some of them, the one I like best is the 1st. one on the list.
http://cgi.ebay.com/1-PC-1-2-Shank-R...742.m153.l1262 http://cgi.ebay.com/2-pc-1-2-Shank-R...742.m153.l1262 http://cgi.ebay.com/1-PC-1-2-SH-2-5-...742.m153.l1262 http://cgi.ebay.com/1-pc-1-2-Shank-S...742.m153.l1262 http://cgi.ebay.com/2-pc-1-2-SH-2-5-...742.m153.l1262 http://cgi.ebay.com/1-pc-1-2-Shamk-R...742.m153.l1262 http://cgi.ebay.com/1-PC-1-2-SH-Base...742.m153.l1262 http://stores.ebay.com/Super-Carbide-Tools http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molding_%28decorative%29
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Originally Posted by Dave Bishop I would like to reproduce the "cyma recta" profile as part of a built-up crown molding, but cannot find anyone who sells such a bit. The "cyma recta" is essentially a shallow Roman ogee profile. For an example, see FWW #166, p. 74 (Dec. 2003). Has anyone got any suggestions?
I have thought of trying to combine a 3/8" radius roundover and a 3/8" radius cove, but I would need to run my stock at 30° to vertical for the roundover, and even then I would cut out more than I need (bit would engage entire 90° face while need only 60° of a cut. Thanks for any thoughts. |