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MOLDING TECHNIQUES
When making guides for molding applications we recommend running a test piece through, top
and bottom before cutting finished pieces. Store guides along with the knives for future use.
MOLDINGS THAT REQUIRE TOP & BOTTOM CUTS
Crown Top & Bottom
Some profiles require top and bottom cuts. Cut bottom profile first. After the
bottom cuts have been made, change the knives over to the top profile knives.
For proper top and bottom alignment the bottom bevel cut will need to be
supported. A couple of options would be if ordering a bottom knife you can
have a key path cut as a guiding mechanism for your top profile. Option 2
would be make a set of angled guides similar to the “V” block guides. This will
allow stability when cutting the top profile.
Rabbet/Dado
Some profiles require rabbet or dado cuts. Cut the rabbet or dado first. After the rabbet or dado
cuts have been made, change the knives over to the profile knives.
Make a guide to support the rabbet or dado cut. This will allow stability when cutting the top
profile.
Relief
Relief cuts maybe needed for casing profiles for flexibility to the surface. Cut the relief first. After
the relief cut has been made, change the knives over to the profile knives. No special guide is
needed.
Key Cut Example
