How to make custom molding profiles with just a few basic router bits

[@ItsEYcostello]

This is exactly what I was looking for-the brief history AND the modern tools of how my puzzle-piece molding in our 1903 house came to be! Thank you.

[@sandra6866]

You know, James, I have other things to do than watch your videos...but they're so darn good that I just can't stop! Another video to add to my KZbin University skills that I'm honing to be able to build my own house in the future. Thank you for the great work you're doing!

[@whosay1043]

Sometimes I find myself wanting to collect new tools or bits rather than use what I already have. Good message and content, as always.

[@kennethbuck5745]

Wow. This was mindblowingly educational. Something pretty complex explained perfectly and as simply as possible. Kudos, thank you, and congratulations for achieving such excellence. Always appreciate and enjoy your sharings. I especially liked the diagrams of the different profiles with the router bit configuration to make it. Would love to buy a poster of that.

[@vullerseris5372]

Your the King of 👑 Crown Molding Trim Casings 👍

[@ScottSpeedPro]

Mind. Blown. Just got my first router and have been trying to decipher the myriad of bit options. The premise of spending beaucoup bucks on various sized Ogee bits was not appealing and felt somewhat limiting, and this video was a huge, ginormous eye opener.

[@jlh5995]

Hey James, thanks for taking the time and effort to produce this excellent tutorial on making custom moulding profiles with the core box and round over bits.

[@rla1000]

Great video. I have an old house and have need to match several of the original molding shapes - crown, base, window and door casing, etc. Between my router and a couple simple bits, coupled with my table saw with a flat top blade, I am able to nearly perfectly replicate about a half dozen profiles - one of the three-part crown pieces, three of four-part base molding profiles, and casing and backband, sill skirt, etc. To start, I generally rip the subject molding to its square dimensions, e.g., it may be 1-1/6 by 1-3/8 for backband. Then cut curved profile, then run it through my table saw twice for different cuts. I've also used my hand power planer to match a different style casing that was used on closet interiors. I've saved a lot of money on my remodeling projects by not having to have custom moldings formed. As you point out, the possibilities are almost endless!

[@aghostinthewires9825]

exactly what i was looking for i'm a newbie but this is the potential i had in mind for the router. now i have the best to learn by. GREAT!

[@stalkerspike]

This was exactly what I was looking for sir. Sorry it took me 5 years to see it!

[@christianvoss8614]

Looks perfect for picture frame making

[@michaelm748]

Thank you for yet another clear, concise, helpful and informative video. Glad I found you on youtube

[@joserodriquez4270]

Great info, I like the ogee molding, roman classical, of all of them. I am DIY person, and I have the tools to accomplish projects around the house. I have a small router and some of the bits with the nice shapes are available with the 1/2 shank, but you Sr. Revealed a great secret. I will practice with multiple bits and create new moldings. Thank you.

[@jeremiah3543]

Never considered this. I've always bought the bit for what I wanted. I forwarded this to some friends and they agree. They never considered it either. Thanks James.

[@joeyjones6192]

I just came across this video. It was SOOOOOO helpful. Thanks.

[@thumperman8490]

Have a cold one James, you earned it . Nice video.

[@CheeseBae]

There are a lot of options from basic shapes, but profiles should not be used at random. Have purpose. Moldings can soften an edge to protect the grain, hide a gap, or provide a means to drain water away from the furniture if it gets wet. Most people think moldings are purely decorative, but that wasn't why they were originally developed.

[@ishtlutz1261]

This is a good man.

[@Liazon098]

I swear I am going to have a collections of routers. Great show!

[@StumpyNubs]

I think every shop should have a separate router for every bit.

[@Malonecarpenter]

@@StumpyNubs can you get a router bit out spindle cutter for parting bead? I've looked everywhere and can't find it. Diameter would be 7.5mm half round.

[@AuronFFX]

I have a 1/4 inch shank router and many of the larger bits don't fit in the hole. Also some of them cost 70-100 dollars. Way more than I would like to spend on a bit that's only going to be used for one or two projects. Love that I can do all this with a couple basic bits.

[@hannahswann747]

Wow, what a brilliant video and awesome tip!! Thank you 👍🙏💥

[@billfromelma]

A little creative thinking can go a long way. Good job!

[@Augie090]

I'm making an aquarium stand for a saltwater tank, what thickness 🪵 and dimensions on the router bit would u recommend. That being for the trim molding that will be on the top part of the stand and the tank sitting on back of the trim.

[@FrankGreggmusic]

Exactly what I needed to finish my bookcase. Thanks.

[@bmmrrr]

i am trying to make full round trim to match the existing...this video is a confidence builder...

[@jorgefernandez8774]

interesante tu nota y que practica es tu forma de realizar las molduras gracias jorge de argentina

[@karl810]

Its impossible to find dado and architrave at the moment, would a palm router be enough to make those? not sure i can justify buying a full size router too.

[@bernarddouthit4647]

James - once again, a great video. I am working to build a door frane that matches up and actually rests in part on custom baseboard molding. I may wait in this as jt is more for aesthetics. Any thoughts on using a molding jig for this?

[@polkadotz666]

Thanks for your video. I'm looking to make a match for the top baseboard moulding/trim piece on a 1920's home. First, do you know what that trim piece is called? And any insight on who might sell router bits to match old profiles? Similar in-stock box store trim is half the size.

[@zatoichi666666]

Great video!

[@stevenkofoed1698]

Great tips, Stumpy, thanks!

[@leapinglemurcraftworks6426]

Great video James. Scott

[@megaman2016]

How do you know which cove/round to use? Do you have a tool for measuring when replicating?

[@ecrusch]

Good tips Stumpy!

[@paulkelm6550]

Well spoken. Thanks for sharing.

[@StumpyNubs]

Very welcome

[@Joey.Darkwoods-Studio]

Great info! Thank you.

[@paulmarsh7868]

Thank you this video was very helpful.

[@738polarbear]

this was a great information vid James ,thanks.

[@unclepewter4161]

I worked at Lowe’s for years and often explained cut stacking to new woodworkers who were unfamiliar with the versatility of routers

[@simonhopkins3867]

Good tips my good man.

[@Marcoosianism]

Awesome. Was just browsing my router bit set and thinking I need to get a good architectural bit set. Cost? $300. Wondered how I could use what I had and upon searching, came across this. Too short! Wanting more :-)

[@GetSquarewTomJolley]

Great info and presentation.

[@dilipladwa2112]

Great tips as usual

[@kenbourt]

Thanks for sharing

[@AfricanSouthernCross]

Excellent, thank you !

[@fabianavalos7970]

It was a great information, Thanks James

[@willemkossen]

Nice info. What i need is away to make moldings that does not have the noise and dust and risk, and does not take the effort and experience of the hollow/round/rabbet plane method. Tell me how ...

[@StumpyNubs]

Scratch stock. Lots and lots of scraping.

[@robertfalconer5089]

And so much cheaper than buying the pre cut stuff.

[@truthh8322]

It possible to make a bar rail using router bits?

[@StumpyNubs]

Sure. We just made a hand rail for a stairway with router bits.

[@PedroPerez-cm6hz]

Good job

[@dannyb7266]

This was very helpful. Are there any manuals for the beginner woodworker on creating custom trim pieces or moulding pieces? Or is it all trial and error?

[@StumpyNubs]

We've made several videos about it on our channel. I also have a book about it coming out next year.

[@dannyb7266]

Stumpy Nubs cool thank you

[@ishtlutz1261]

Any cool dudes on here got any tips on here for … building a 3 in 1 router/jig saw/saw table? I mean.. Of itleast a 2 in 1 router/jig saw table that I guess connects to my saw table. I’m VERY new to all this. I don’t even have a router yet - just a dremel router attachment. And I’ve never even yet used a jig saw - ever… just my dremel scroll saw. BUT … I want to use them. & so I’m Wondering for a 3 in 1 table what would Be better?? Corded or cordless jig saw & router

[@KeokiDude]

Great video- thanks. g-

[@angelzuniga12]

Does anyone know where can I get those 3 basic bits?

[@StumpyNubs]

There are links in the notes below the video. Click on "show more"

[@TC-dw6wg]

Found it difficult to see the profiles in the wood. A different wood choice would of made this very helpful. Thanks.

[@bobabooey8367]

would be nice to watch a tutorial that is longer than 5 minutes on a subject that can save you lots of $

[@lmcsquaredgreendale3223]

They did think of it sooner. This company just made it out of plastic. I ran into an older gentleman and he told me that the one he uses was his Fathers. He found it in his Father's work shop after he passed. It was considerably larger than the one I purchased to practice working with it. It uses fine metal pins and works great and it is available at Bibens Ace Hardware quite inexpensively. I hate it when a company takes an old tool, makes minor changes and then calls it "their invention." That is pure BS and I would bet it is more expensive than the old school version.

[@tylerkrug7719]

This is way out of my league, lol

[@MrMojo271]

I always get a little nauseated at the site of ogees. 😀

[@donfinch862]

see below

[@satriorudi3742]

Im beginner

[@paulherndon8306]

Gosh whata life