Bit for moulding picture frames

[finnster]

Hey all
For sum1 that is new to routing/picture framing and pretty well everything to do with woodworking in general http://ubb.ubeaut.com.au/ubb/smile.gif
I was wondering what a good bit is, to do mouldings on picture frames.

I guess im not looken at anything too fancy at the moment just a few general ideas as too what bits i might need to do frames.

Thanks
Tony

[soundman]

i depends on what profile you are looking for.
many of the common shape profiles could be put to use.

many of the fancy profiles are made by multiple passes & possibly diferent bits.

there is a good book about the subject arround can't remember the name but its in the carbatec catalogue.

cheers

[John Saxton]

Hi finnster,what I do is have a look at the popular profiles in the shops that carry multiple frames ...mind ..asking the shop attendant which is popular as a seller raises suspicion moreover when copying the profile using a profile gauge.
This then allows you to approach the Router bit catalogue for your means to emulate what you want.
Carba-Tec/CMT/Timbecom all have internet access to help you decide...the range is vast and only limited by your own imagination.
HTHelps
Cheers http://ubb.ubeaut.com.au/ubb/smile.gif

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Johnno

[finnster]

Thanks guys

[Tom O Donnell]

Originally posted by finnster:
Hey all
For sum1 that is new to routing/picture framing and pretty well everything to do with woodworking in general http://ubb.ubeaut.com.au/ubb/smile.gif
I was wondering what a good bit is, to do mouldings on picture frames.

I guess im not looken at anything too fancy at the moment just a few general ideas as too what bits i might need to do frames.

Thanks
Tony

You are in the best spot for good quality cutters as the Carb-I-Tool industries are in Melbourne and they produce a great range of cutters.
Jarrah



[This message has been edited by Tom O Donnell (edited 06 January 2003).]