How To Make Molding with a Table Saw & I'm in a TV Commercial

[@markbeiser]

Just finally got a molder head, and it literally "paid for itself" the first time I used it, and it wasn't even that big of a project! Being able to make custom molding, using off cuts of the same wood used for the rest of the project, is great. Way WAY less expensive than buying stain grade hard wood molding, and no worries about irregularities in how it takes a finish. You can also do things with a molding head that you just can't do with a router or shaper. Now I need to figure out how many more molding heads I need, so I don't have to swap blades so much.

[@nguyenthanhtien7939]

This is a valuable addition to my woodwork collection kzbin.infoUgkxbnOKZBE4evMO5V2vroHeCjq6d_MV6wJO I still will rate this woodwork plan as the best in my reference library. It always seem to stand out from the rest whenever you go through the library. This is a masterpiece.

[@codydunaway7973]

I found one of these molding cutters.I found one that my dad used when he was alive doing carpentry.nice video john.thanks as always

[@matthewrusso1350]

that commercial is awesome! The guy built your chair so you're not only on the iPad, your design has come to life thousands of miles away. Now that's cool!

[@BillHantzopoulos]

I have one of those molding cutter heads. They do sound pretty scary but work great. I bet the people selling them on Ebay are grateful to you and your channel.

[@tonybp965]

Mr. Peters, as one of my favorites here on youtube, I consider you to be a "Pros" pro. You explain everything you do. That in itself, is gold. Thank you for teaching me many things. And congrats on that commercial, it is a very cool thing indeed, and I'm sure a great feeling.

[@THEbeardable]

DUDE THANK YOU!!!!! I recently purchased a set of these from a fellow who used them in his family's wood shop. Only thing is I've been a little intimidated to use them as I've never seen it done, so thank you so much for bringing me a little peace of mind going at it :D

[@lylemorton8641]

Always was interested in making mouldings but the machine is out of my league. Have seen it done on a router table but never with a table saw. Really interesting. Thanks. Going to look for that commercial as well.

[@ldwithrow08]

During the ongoing remodel of my house I have saved enough on molding to pay for a table saw and router. With even simple quarter round going for around a buck a foot, one of those three blade molding cutters are a must have for anyone who knows how to use one. I got mine at a yard sale ten years ago and the blades are still good.

[@pennyroyal3813]

Great video Jon. You are an endless source of woodworking ideas. Thanks.

[@ds61821]

Very fun being in their commercial for internet.

[@vmitchinson]

I have have that Aluminium moulding head. I was made by Richards in Vancouver, BC, Canada. I used it on a radial arm saw. You used it with the spindle in the vertical position and with a special guard It worked very well.

[@TobyKennedy]

I really liked the quick shot of you unplugging the tablesaw before changing the blade, Jon - subtle, but an important message. My finger is still healing after tearing it to shreds on my tablesaw, so I'm particularly conscious of that stuff now! The commercial looks great - really beautifully filmed, and a lovely advert for your channel too - I'd have worried if it wasn't well produced. Great stuff, Toby

[@tompritch56]

Have the very same Sears mold cutters. Have not used much. Had made some bead molding JUST like what you made and I went out to buy a router bit. Wish I would have of thought of using what I had. Thanks again..

[@MJCPeters]

I have my Uncles tools and have a set of these and had no idea how I might use them, thanks for a great demo.

[@StamosTee]

Useful information as always. Thanks for sharing. And yes it's a fact. You teach people all over the world and personally thank you for this.

[@MikeKapotsy]

Very cool Jon. I've made my own molding a time or two as well, but I'd like to have a cutter like that! Glad you got the sticker, looks great on your wall! Thanks!

[@luckybambooguy6084]

I like the tablesaw molding... But hey that was cool to see you got in that commercial... Good Job...

[@AndrewSetters]

Found one of those molding heads at a thrift store about a year ago. I haven't had a chance to use it yet, but now I can't wait.

[@JurjenvdMeij]

How cool that you are in a commercial in our country! Making the modern chair! Keep up the nice video's, you're an inspiration and i'm always looking forward to your video's.

[@BuffaloSoldier63]

Thanks Jon...I received my Sears cutting blades through ebay the other day. (Sears with 6 cutting heads for $38.00) Great price and product.

[@victorkrash1706]

Pretty cool jon, not only you are recognized world wide, your projects are too!!!!! Congrats Man. thanx

[@donalfredisaac]

Thanks for the video Jon, Want to mention I´ve the Craftsman molding head and you can change blades too, also they sell a special table insert for it. I´ve used for more than 30 years.

[@johnconklin9039]

I've got the same Sears molding head. Love the dangerous whirring sound it makes, lol.

[@Sandhillwoodworks]

I used to think about getting a cutter head for my tablesaw before I had to sell all the tools in my shop. I did however build the blanket chest you did in one of your videos before I sold everything. Well sort of, I ended up using it as a hand tool chest. Nice video Jon.

[@Ishoyu]

Thanks for the awesome tip, and that is awesome that you are featured in the commercial. Just watched it. Keep up the good work!

[@JonPetersArtHome]

+iShoyu.com Thanks

[@DerekCadmus]

Thank you for this. I posted on your FB wall about visiting a friend's shop on MLK day and walking out with one of these Craftsman cutter sets as a gift. Timing of the video is perfect

[@muneef007]

Pretty much useful, I thought I only could make it by the router, thanks a lot Jon.

[@MrGinocon]

Great; this will sure help out the process and unload some work of the routertable. Once more thanks for the video, and keep up the good work!

[@JonPetersArtHome]

+MrGinocon Thanks!

[@mikewright7236]

love your videos. you're a very talented individual. I've learned quite a bit from you and I'm not a new to the trade woodworker.

[@monophoto1]

Sears used to have molding cutters that came in either one or three cutter versions - I bought a one-cutter model nearly 40 years ago. Don't need it often, but at the time it seemed like something that would be useful. Hanford Mills Museum in East Meredith, NY has a 19th century molding machine that they used to make specialty moldings for architectural restoration work. The neat thing is that the machine is driven by belts from a line shaft powered by a waterwheel.

[@every-dayjoe7654]

Great Job John. I love watching your videos when time allows. Having access to your knowledge is truly amazing and I wouldn't be half the carpenter I am without The KZbin Nation. That being said, I have a couple of those moulding sets and they are easily found on ebay. I suggest paying close attention to the type you chose cause the older models had one blade.

[@JonPetersArtHome]

+Every-Day Joe Thanks, appreciate the comment!

[@every-dayjoe7654]

You got it!

[@sooth15]

I think it's a bit funny that at the big woodworking company where I used to work we also had these EXACT same 2 cutter heads for occasional use on the table saw. For most jobs, however, we had a specially built moulding machine (we milled our own baseboards and crown mouldings, as well as curved mouldings for archways and windows).

[@sapelesteve]

Nice and congrats on the commercial! They obviously like your work & what's not to like....I really enjoy your channel......Steve

[@jimkodysz5404]

Hi Jon, I have the same Sears molding head, but I think mine may be a little older and surely a little more beat up LOL. One thing that I like to use the molding head for is to match the wood that I am using. Lumber yards don't have a god selection of hardwood moldings and definitely not in exotics!

[@makingcrapwithscrap5701]

Thanks for this video. I have the same set I got from my dad's estate and have never used them. I need to break them out. Great video and channel.

[@sjbl1962]

Great information Jon, thanks for posting. Very cool that you were in a commercial... Next, prime time movies???

[@metals2546]

Nicely done, appreciate all the work you do to share your knowledge.

[@kawestley1965]

than you so much for the chair rail I am wanting to do that after we get our new home built.

[@rapunzeleh546]

i am doing my house in a craftsman style, so no detail at all in the molding, but i feel the desire own this item!!

[@ScrapwoodCity]

Very interesting technique! Thanks for sharing it with us!

[@BruceAUlrich]

Good video, Jon. The commercial was good...you were right. Congrats!

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

I have one of those Craftsman cutter heads which I bought after watching one of your older videos haha. I haven't used it yet. The commercial is super cool btw.

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

***** haha

[@OneWoodAuwoodworking]

That's cool I have never tried to make my own mouldings

[@AshokAshok-ud5xt]

Bahut hi acche tarike se moulding Nikalti Hai Aur is Kay blade Bala alag hai tarike ka ha

[@whitewolf8758]

great video jon. i picked up my sears moulding blade which came with 10 or 12 different cutter heads off of ebay couple years ago on ebay. there were several on there at the time but they do pop up now and then. love the set too!

[@francoisfouche2568]

Love the molding, the table-saw cutter heads are completely new to me, never knew they existed! I watched your commercial, although we are living in New Zealand now, being an ex-South African it was soooo cool as Dutch is very close to my native language and I could understand what is was all about !!

[@JonPetersArtHome]

+Francois Fouché Awesome..thanks for sharing

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[@JulioGonzalez-nf3vd]

Thank you from Quetzaltenango, Guatemala.

[@stevecollins9450]

I had forgotten about those table saw molding heads. Good video, Jon.

[@jerrywood3786]

Steve Collins j8

[@elvee88]

Haha glad you left that bit at the beginning in.

[@andrewhannah3826]

Hi Jon, just wanted to say I love your channel, keep up the good work, I'm from the UK and love tuning in.

[@honest8bob]

One of those blades came with my table saw. Now I know what it's for. Thanks!

[@lucinaarredondo2258]

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[@jimmyjames3220]

Hey Jon wow on the commercial! That's awesome Congrats! I have my eye on one of those molding cutters now thanks.

[@AwesomeWoodThings]

My sticker looks good! Got yours too! Thanks! I owned one of those molding cutters (it came with a huge lot of CraigsList items)... I gotta' admit, those removable cutters were a bit scary... so I sold it. I just pictured those cutters flying off the cutter-head. Glad to know you've had yours for years without problems. Thankfully I sold it to a friend... he can loan it back to me. :-) Congrats on the commercial. Great video all around Jon!

[@jocmarti]

Corob Cutters sells the heads and knives now. I think they made the knives for Delta back in the day. I'm sure e-bay is full of those moulding heads too, but Craftsman knives are not interchangeable with Delta knives.

[@piee683]

Love your channel greetings from Ireland,take care with the big winter storm heading your way I read it's going to be a bad one

[@mattneff1262]

When making a molding that requires more than one profile; do you use jigs to assist in keeping the material secure?

[@RobinLewisMakes]

That blade sounds terrifying when it's running! Congrats on the advert

[@TheShavingWoodWorkshop]

Congrats on the tv spot I just checked it out, very nice Jon - Great over view of molding cutter heads

[@amirhouseingholinia2023]

You look like a California dude who plays in movies and tv shows that's why I think you were in that commercial, that might be a start of a career in Hollywood. Good luck to you

[@mikecorbet1356]

I have seen your commercial and laught my ass out because i have seen your video's and i love woodworking ( not professional ) . Keep up making lost of video's i learn a lot from it and like looking at your video's. Greetings from the netherlands.

[@csabi72]

this would be cool on the hard to find stuff, or an old piece of molding you need to replace , but cant find it anywhere

[@chemcody5119]

That's really cool Jon!

[@WoodenCreationz]

Very cool Jon! Those are sweet bits!!! I will have to check them out! As others mentioned I would hope for a better way that the blades stay in other than an Allen screw! lol maybe that's why we don't see them any more! Too many flying blades! lol

[@kevinbenedict5443]

Around here we call it glass bead. Im not exactly sure where the "glass" plays in, but i have found that profile at local lumber yards.

[@auredavids2489]

Im Dutch as well, seeing someone from my fellow country recognized your quality work is great. I've long been following your channel and will continue to do so!

[@thomaskelly1228]

Clicked on that commercial, pretty cool Jon .But right after that was a craftsman molding head plug. they may still make them.

[@vernmitchinson2013]

I have both of those moulding heads. The round one or the second one you showed is a Richards made in Vancouver, B.C., Canada. The craftsman blades can be used in the Richard but the Richards blades does not have the grove that fits the Craftsman. I used them on the Radial Arm saw in the horz. position with a guard that was made for these moulding heads. They worked well but were scary. The table mounted router is much less scary.

[@bobbg9041]

I'd like to see what you have set up, I'd like to use mine on a RAS, but until I know how its done I won't turn on the saw with it on the arbor. Make a KZbin video of it. What direction would you move the wood into the spinning blades or away from? I was thinking kind of like on a table saw with the fence between the cutter and me wood into the cut the wrong way on a RAS from right to left. Blade face to the table.

[@vernmitchinson2013]

It's been a long time since I used it but I remember that the moulding head was in the horizontal position with the moulding head under neath. The cutters are just cut thru the fence far enough to cut the moulding into the wood as the wood is fed from the right side. The moulding is cut on the edge of the board. There is a special guard made to be used with the moulding cutter. It has a more or less flat plate the attaches to the motor housing and a semi-circular shield that is about two inches high and is adjustable via two rods that are connected to the flat plate. There is no way I would ever use this attachement without the guard in place. Do a search to see this guard in use; "Raising a panel on a DeWalt radial arm saw"

[@elvee88]

I'm from the Netherlands! Don't watch tv anymore though. If you're wondering the commercial is about how the guy isn't getting a good wifi signal in his shop, and the commercial is basically about what a good customer service provider xs4all is.

[@ShanesHobbyShop]

+Jan Jansen thanks, I was wondering what they were talking about.

[@sharongalmore4662]

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[@user-sk4nt5bm5r]

Dutch guy here. Love that :)

[@AlergicToSnow]

I got one of those with a second hand radial arm saw I bought over 30 years ago. I never felt safe using it.

[@ginaalwaysavip1177]

Thanks so much for sharing your videos!

[@vicentemiranda3873]

very nice video jon

[@ElmerHendriks]

Nice to see that you are in a Dutch(did not see it on tv yet) commercial and great vids as always !!

[@DIYTyler]

Sounds like a life or death situation with that cutter head.....but I may have to get one, moulding is expensive!

[@sajadwoodwork]

Nice one sir

[@toolify]

Great stuff! Now if I could only get over my fear of table saws :)

[@himonides]

absolutely delighted to see my sticker on your wall Jon! best wishes from London, Evangelos

[@juanleal3809]

Good presentation

[@rodelvaliente6259]

simply cool, love the commercial to :)

[@VolosVibes]

I am Dutch (from the Netherlands, but living in Greece) and didn't see the commercial yet. Very cool as a subscriber to see you in the commercial now!

[@StamosTee]

+Maarten Jongkind Hope you enjoy your life here in Greece :)

[@ddanks2105]

in the uk its easy to get bead moulding its used for parting bead in sash windows

[@ImNotStalkingYou]

Really neat but I'm not big on the idea of having potential projectiles held in by one screw

[@ldwithrow08]

I've used them for decades. Never had one come apart yet. Just to be sure I built a simple sheet metal shield to go above the cutter though.

[@dennisdownes9319]

I love your channel.......hopefully being an international TV star doesn't go to your head and you come back to us next week with an orange spray tan and start telling "your agent to call our agent!" Hahaha.......Please, keep making videos!

[@JonPetersArtHome]

+Dennis Downes ha ha :) thanks Dennis .. will do

[@nachtdiertje1972]

well, you missed out an opportunity. The commercial is for a dutch telecom provider and is one of the most expensive overhere in The Netherlands. Gread vid by the way, but sadly I can't get those blades here. Somehow our axles of the tablesaws are to short. That's why we also can't use dadoblades/-stacks and other featureblades.

[@sigguy1361]

Thanks Jon. I was looking at these sets the other day after watching Norm Abrams use one on his saw for a grandfather clock case. Pretty nifty. And Craftsman still makes a set, as well as many others. I've seen them in 3 cutter, 5 cutter and 7 cutter combos, depending on how fancy you want to get. Stay safe, and cheers for the video

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks!

[@ravindrasharma3206]

+Jon Peters Art & Home hii

[@muderabbas2517]

Its vary good work

[@damasydia]

Jon is there a reason you don't take full advantage of the whole width of the cutter head instead of cutting one side then the other before the opposite side?

[@davoud3499]

very good

[@Docdaugh]

Neato!! I didn't know they existed! Thx for the video!

[@JonPetersArtHome]

+Docdaugh Thanks...glad you liked it!

[@krishnadas5199]

kannie to

[@deeeeeeps]

I have a small molding machine (shop fox) and I know from using that machine there is no way you could get good results from using a table saw unless you have a power feed head and very good support. If there is any chatter in the material it will look horrible.

[@luiszarazua1265]

Thanks Jon...

[@davidholz3784]

You have a makita plane like mine,,Ilove it!!Dave

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Old School!

[@nicholassmerk]

How would you compare the Craftsman molding head to a molding machine or a shaper? I own a Belsaw planer/molder but haven't purchased any molding knives yet. Changing the knives for a small project would take quite a bit of time. I'd like to get a shaper sometime. Fortunately, or unfortunately, the machines used are cheaper than a few sets of new blades. I can pick up one of those Craftsman molding heads used for pretty cheep (much cheaper than new molding blades).

[@every-dayjoe7654]

hi, i have a belsaw moulder /planer, and the main difference is that the belsaw is much safer. The belsaw has an autofeed, which saves you from having to place you hands near the blade, like you do on the table saw. however if you have an autofeed for you table saw then there isn't much of a difference besides the fact that one of those set screw could let go and the blade could fly out, and who knows from there. Honestly, I about peed in my pant the 1st time I fired up the moulder head on my table saw. The sound is fierce, and knowing that one screw is holding the blade down still makes me nervous. That being said, I use a the belsaw in my shop if I have the correct moulding blade, and router when I'm out, or for convenience. My thing is staying efficient, and swapping blades is a little inconvenient so I don't use the table saw moulding set very often. PS..if you do buy one then make sure you have a way to sharpen them on your own..

[@nicholassmerk]

Every-Day Joe Sharpening: The Belsaw blades or the Craftsman blades? I have a saw sharpening shop in-town, but I haven't purchased any real sharpening tools beside water/oil stones. Seriously, the Belsaw blades cost as much as I paid for the entire machine...I'm almost considering purchasing a larger planer so I don't have to take knives out of the machine to use it as a molder. On a side note, the funny thing about Belsaws is when you look at well used ones, how many you see that have thrown a knife sometime in the past. I'd venture to say that they were probably installed wrong, but I've seen plenty with battle scars.

[@danyoung5024]

Jim I have a question on why you wouldn't use a router with a beading bit as it would route the complete the whole bead in one pass and be 10,000% faster and safer. Just my 2¢

[@jimmymeeker7296]

not bad jon like that

[@JustMakeIt]

Cool. I didn't know you could get molding cutter heads for a table saw.

[@DCEnterprise2005]

+Just Make It Me either!

[@ldwithrow08]

The things have been around as long as I can remember. Once you get the arbor unit you can get hundreds of different blade shapes. And there are companies who will grind one special for you. Mine is a Craftsman made around 1946 that I got at a yard sale. The original blades are still good. With even simple molding running north of a buck a foot you can save the cost of a really good table saw remodeling one house.

[@ravindrasharma3206]

+Lawrence Withrow hii

[@PradeepKumar-tq4ev]

+ Just Make It I'm studying diy table saws and found a great resource at Wilfs Wood Blueprint (google it if you're interested).

[@rajeshachu8742]

very good sir

[@ShanesHobbyShop]

Pretty darn cool commercial. Glad they used you in that. Question, how wide is that mold cutter? I would like to get it for myself. My table saw has a dado plate (works with any 13/16" X 8" diameter stacked dado), is that wide enough or do i have to make my own?

[@timhaddox]

Hey Jon, I needed some bead molding for a project. Of course it wasn't available at the big home stores so I hastily logged on eBay and bought a cutterhead. The Sears 9-3214. I realized after watching this video that it requires a spacer and mines not coming with one. Can you tell me how big of a spacer I need and anything else that may be needed?