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1. 
   KeithNewton | May 21, 2009 07:14am | #1

   I have done plenty of them. Yes, you can use a router, or shaper, or even a TS cutter. I usually go with 5/4" stock though if there is going to be any detail along the top. I don't think you will have enough room for detail with 3/4 material.

   I do like to keep them simple also. Sometimes just a 10º bevel on the top, with a filet step or two gives enough shadow detail to show. It can all be done on the TS.

   Also, If you can do the details on wider stock to begin with, then rip to width. This will take care of edge splintering.

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   Ray | May 21, 2009 03:57pm | #2

   I bought a rosette cutter for the drill press to duplicate the corner blocks in my house.  At the prices charged for the blocks, it didn't take long to recoup my investment.  Made some plinths from a long board on the router table and sliced them to the right width on the tablesaw.

   
   

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   Edited 5/21/2009 9:00 am ET by Ray

3. 
   oldusty | May 21, 2009 05:19pm | #3

      Hi Wanda ,

                  Really it depends on the detail and size you want but you can also cut the detail with the band saw and sand and file to smooth , I've made plinths like 5" wide to match . You could also use several moldings stacked on the plinth base to create the detail needed.

      The Rosettes are a fun item and it is very easy to trim the opening imo . I often make the rosettes from thicker stock as well as the plinths.

     This is a tool I had a machinist I know make for me to reproduce rosettes the cutters are shop ground and the #2 Morse taper can be used on the lathe or the drill press .

    The first job I made it for needed like 30 rosettes that paid 4 times for the tool

      regards  and good luck              dusty

   
4. 
   Garry | May 21, 2009 11:48pm | #4

   It may be hard to see in this photo, but I made these rosettes on the lathe.
   Very easy and very fast.

   additional types here also
   http://www.superwoodworks.com/Projects/ShopWindows.htm

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   http://www.superwoodworks.com

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   Wanda200 | May 22, 2009 02:54am | #5

   HI Gary,

   Unfortunately, I don't own a Lathe. But I do have a bandsaw and table saw.

   Hard to make out the rosettes. Love those wooden planes! Is that a molding plane in the middle?

    I was thinking of making a simple plinth with 2 flutes in the middle. Approx. 5" wide, slightly wider than the 2 1/4" colonial casing. I already purchased the rosettes. Would be cool to make them myself but for now I'll stick with the store bought rosettees.

    I'm thinking a bullnose router bit  might do the job.

   Wanda

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   Garry | May 22, 2009 05:53pm | #6

   I think your idea with the simple plinth blocks will work out well.

   The plane in the middle is an old plow plane.

   Good luck with your project,

   Garry

    http://www.superwoodworks.com