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wrkrwood | Posted in Construction Techniques on

I have to duplicate some exterior molding. Can anyone suggest a bit to get to make the following pieces? Also a cost effective wood recommendation would be much welcomed. 

Thx in advance,

ww

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    hammer1 | | #1

    The base cap molding is readily available in western pine. Freud makes this bit, http://www.freudtools.com/p-206-base-and-cap-bits.aspx

    You may have to use 2 bits for the panel mold, maybe a bull nose with a cove.   http://www.eagleamerica.com/product/v160-0302/ea_-_bull_nose

    http://www.eagleamerica.com/product/v154-0202/ea_-_cove

  2. wrkrwood | | #2

    thanks much. great references.

    -ww

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