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   creekwood | Mar 03, 2007 09:26pm | #1

   Woodmaster makes one, too.  Good quality machine. Are you against the W &H?

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   ubc | Mar 04, 2007 03:19am | #3

   Not at all against the W&H, just wanted to know what else is out there. I need to do a lot of elliptical casing and know the W&H can do it but it has a big price tag.

    

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   creekwood | Mar 04, 2007 03:56am | #4

   If you are planning on doing a lot, I think the W & H would pay for itself quickly. I've looked at the price, and it's steep, but from what I've seen, it's worth it. I make a lot of molding, and am thinking of getting one for the curve feature. Check your market, you may find a big need to produce this in your area.

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   colebearanimals | Mar 04, 2007 04:53am | #5

   Hi ubc,

   I use a ShopFox clone of the W&H machine . I've been very happy with it and it costs less than W&H. I don't need curved or elliptical mouldings too often in my production cabinet shop, but when I do it fills the bill nicely. Plus, it will accept all the W&H cutters. If you do opt for either of these machines, be sure and get the variable speed feed accessory. It makes for a much smoother profile

                           Paul

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   ubc | Mar 05, 2007 01:54pm | #6

   Hi Paul,

   With the variable speed feature do you want to speed up or slow down when running a wide profile? I've been told (with respect to routers) the larger the cutter the slower the speed. What's your take on it?

   ubc

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   colebearanimals | Mar 06, 2007 03:21am | #7

   Hi ubc,

   Well, there are a couple of factors involved here. Wood species and depth and or width of cut. Heat is the enemy. Generally you want to run your stock as slow as possible without burning the wood . Some woods burn easier than others ,like cherry so that type  would have to be run a bit faster. As a rule of thumb you should be looking for about 12 cuts per inch or slightly more if possible. The Shop Fox and W&H machines were both designed to make a profile in one pass. Now they have new fence and feed roller systems that allow for multiple passes that also contribute to a smoother profile . With most of the material removed on the first or second pass, the feed rate can be slowed down to give you more cuts per inch without causing heat buildup on the final pass. 

   With routers ( and shaper cutters ) , yes. The larger the cutter, in diameter, the slower the spindle speed in most cases. Hope this helps

                          Paul

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   BruceS | Mar 04, 2007 01:48am | #2

   Jet makes a 13" planer/molder JPM-13(model) but it weighs 202lbs.

   Work Safe,  Count to 10 when your done for the day !!

   Bruce S. 

    

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   terrylee86 | Mar 06, 2007 03:31am | #8

   Bridgewood ( Wilke Machinery ) and shop fox make a Taiwan clone.  They are probably made in the same plant.  You cannot do curved moldings on the 13" planer style.  I think you can get the curved molding attachment with either Asian clone.