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   Mooney | Jan 26, 2004 05:08pm | #1

   Depends on the trim you are using . The old standard of 2 1/4  trim  was to leave 1 inch of an apron. Ive seen 1 1/4.  The trim mentioned is 5/8s thick. I would think 1- 1/4 for 3/4 trim.

   Tim Mooney     

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   Sphere | Jan 26, 2004 05:25pm | #2

   Tim, FWIW..I think he means the reveal, or horns past the outside of the casing...I usually go for a return that is equal to the amount in front of the fattest part of the casing or about a 1/2 beyound the edge of the trim...correct me if I am wrong, I need it today<G>

   edit. ok he says protruded from the SR..I guess he means front reveal..must not be off the shelf stool.

   Go Stab yourself Ya Putz! Ya think I Parked here?

   Edited 1/26/2004 9:27:19 AM ET by SPHERE

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   BruLew | Jan 26, 2004 05:58pm | #3

   I'll be doing all the millwork myself.  So if I am reading this right, the stool should show ~1/2" more than the fattest part of the casing profile from the front and extend 1/2" from the outside casing edge. 

   Thanks.

   Edited 1/26/2004 10:01:43 AM ET by BruLew

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   Sphere | Jan 26, 2004 06:08pm | #4

   That is what I was describing, BUT if you are making the width of the sill xtra wide (deep actually) for say potted plants, I would still not extend the "HORNS" too much beyound a 'balanced' reveal..while we are at it, if you have under sill caseing it ought to be equal to the total width of the head trim or the out to out of the sides.

   Really it is a matter of preference.

   Go Stab yourself Ya Putz! Ya think I Parked here?

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   NickNukeEm | Jan 26, 2004 06:29pm | #5

   This is gonna throw a monkey wrench into your decision, but I don't have a set formula.  A lot of times it comes down to what the HO wants, or if they have no opinion, they will defer to my eye.  I've seen stools returned to the outer edge of the side casing, or seen them extend out an inch; a lot depends on where your tastes lie, how big the opening is, other similar trim details (remodeling), etc., or other environmental factors that may limit what you can do.  I trimmed a kitchen pass-through above the sink where the stool (nice chunk of hickory) had to be ripped to the same plane as the casing due to the faucet handle, so you never know.

   I guess as a general rule, I try not to have the stool extend farther than the casing is deep, and depending upon width, one inch horns (ears, whatever you want to call them) are about the max before they begin to look 'odd'.

   I never met a tool I didn't like!

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   BruLew | Jan 26, 2004 06:40pm | #6

   Thanks for info.  I have a Cape with 7 1/2 foot ceilings so I will keep the measurements on the smaller side. 

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   RichMast | Jan 27, 2004 06:30am | #7

   That sounds about right.  Don't forget to round over the ends to match the front profile, or return onto itself.  You didn't ask, but the apron (molding below the stool) looks best if it is the same width as the casings, also coped at the ends if solid wood, or better yet returned onto itself.

   Hope this helps.  Rich.

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   Piffin | Jan 27, 2004 07:31am | #8

   Most of the classic apron details I have worked with are a bit narrower than the casing. This might have something to do with the overal style being emulated. Gothic is heavy and ponderous and dark. Victorian gets light and frilly. Craftsman is blocky..

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