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   BenA | Apr 13, 2004 02:43pm | #1

   JAy: Freud makes a couple of crown moulding bits, see link below, for an inexpensive way to make crowm moulding it may be the way to go, BTW they retail for about $70. good luck

   http://www.freudtools.com/woodworkers/rep/router_bits/Router_Bits/Crown_Moulding/html/Crown_Moulding_1.html

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   JayS | Apr 14, 2004 04:54am | #4

   Thanks.  There are of course a lot of companies who offer similar crown molding bits.  This isn't the type I had in mind however, since it uses a thin board tilted on a 45 degree angle.  This limits the depth of the cove and doesn't allow the molding to be as solidly screwed into the case as one made up from thicker stock.  Any oither thoughts welcome.

   Jay

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   BOBABEUI | Apr 13, 2004 05:52pm | #2

   I know this does not really answer the question you asked, but I purchase the CMT Lonnie Bird crown moulding set on new on EBAY for a very attractive price ($240).. Might make the decision slightly easier and the set was well worth the price..

   Good luck

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   DaveHeinlein | Apr 14, 2004 12:54am | #3

   Check out a moulding head set for your TS. You can do a lot of different stuff with some imagination. I have duplicated some pretty odd shapes by using different parts of the cutters&combinations,tilting the arbor, and fence arrangements.

   Safety First, though. If it doesn't feel right in your gut, it's not. Take the time to set up guides,featherboards, etc.

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   tcalisto | Apr 14, 2004 04:42pm | #5

   Jayst,

   You should be able to buy these bits separately from CMT, alternatively you can purchase bits designed for solid surface countertops. I picked up a few Whitesides that are designed to cut the bottom surface. In other words these round under bits have flutes that are upside down compared to a standard round over bit and the pilot bearing is on the shank. I don't know if they offer this in an ogee but round under bits are fairly common. If you don't want to bite the bullet and buy router bits try using scratch stocks. These simple tools are very versatile and much more efficient than they appear. 

   http://www.surplustoolmart.com

   http://www.routerbits.com/cgi-routerbits/sr.cgi?1081950095_31904+45

   Good luck,

   Tom

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   Sancho | Apr 14, 2004 05:16pm | #6

   If your going to use it for just a couple of jobs 300 plus bucks is a lotta money. I would got to a molding house and see if they could hook you up. Dont know where your located but the world of molding in santa ana calif. Should be able to hook you up with anything you need for a lot less. 

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