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   rslatm | Dec 07, 2002 01:06am | #1

   Low budget start out would be LRH moulder head for the contractor  saw. One profile can be many profiles with tilt of the afbor. Small feeder can be used or feather boards. Williams and Hussey is nice because it's small and can do curves.  The Jet is half the price but not quite as flexible as the W & H with the open side.  I would think that you might keep the machine at home base rather than on site. I've know a few guys where the W & H worked nicely for them, especially with the kind of volume they were doing.  Few hundred feet at a time.

   Rick

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   ScottInMadtown | Dec 12, 2002 09:55pm | #2

   Russ,

   I'm not a pro...just a honey-I'll-be-in-the-shop guy, but I bought a W&H about 4 years ago.  I'm quite happy with it.  If you get one I would advise building a long (like 4 ft.) bed with something like formica on top to help the blank slide through.  I could take a picture of what I did if that will help you.  Also, I've found out the hard way by starting with Hard Maple that the back of the knives should be almost mirror.  The ONLY thing that would make a great addition to this machine would be a slower feed-rate speed option.

   Scott

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   Pike2003 | Dec 13, 2002 05:09am | #3

   "We are in the custom home, renovation business.  We have calls for and do custom mouldings, built-ins, casework, wainscot, etc.  For timely scheduling we are going to purchase a machine to produce our own mouldings.  We're thinking Woodmaster, Williams & Hussey, etc.  How about some guidance from some of you pro's out there?  Thanks in advance."

   Russ, just an idea from someone who likes to try to do it all- DON'T! You have stated your in the home renovation business and not millwork. I suggest you find a good supplier instead of spending the much needed time, experience, and facility's to machine mouldings. Order the different styles ahead of time to get the best price and be sure to add the extra percentage for the species presented to you in detail.

   Most costume homes now are trimmed with fast grown pine or composite materials finger jointed together very nicely and primed as well. Recycled material in some cases. You are not going to save any money machining these items from solid lumber. If you break it down cost wise, you will see that it will be better for your business in the long run...Pike..