Tools For Cabinetmaking

Williams & Hussey Molder-Planer

This molder or moulder, however you spell it, is a tremendous  asset to any cabinetmaking shop.  I’ve been using this machine to mill complicated moldings and trim for cabinetry for many years and have found that there is no replacement for its ability to produce architectural millwork, and cabinet trim components accurately and cost effectively.   If you build just box’s then you don’t need a molder, but, if you like or need to add decorative molding accents to your cabinetry then this powerful, yet small machine can transform your box into a uniquely designed piece of furniture.

Cabinet Moldings – When we meet with customers and show them what we can do for them ( thanks to the William & Hussey Molder ) they often choose fluted columns or arched fluting to accent their custom made cabinetry. They add shelf nosing detail baseboard molding and crown molding or even chair rail molding to their project. Because we can provide all their trim needs we find that having the ability to produce crown moldings, casing, baseboard, and picture molding usually results in  an increase in the initial job. Just having the ability to provide this service helps us to make the sale. Radius and elliptical trim are  hard to come by and having this machine in your tools for cabinetmaking will increase potential for additional work.  Take a look at some of the cabinets built at my shop whose trim was made using the Williams & Hussey molder.

Architectural Millwork – Where can I buy Cherry 4 5/8” crown ? Who carries 3 ½” Adams casing in walnut? Where can I find DC99 casing in mahogany? If you had this molder and a source for hardwoods you could say  “You Do” Most profiles can be reproduced with the Williams & Hussey Molder Planer. If it’s a stock profile that can be manufactured by any of several molding knife companies, then it is just a matter of ordering the knives and  running the material.  For restoration work, sending a piece or tracing the profile and faxing it will allow you to obtain an exact copy of the design to enable you to duplicate the molding exactly.

Lets Take a Closer Look  – This machine has a small foot print, doesn’t require a lot of power, and is very easy to maintain. It has a dust collector port, a well built stand with wheels for mobility, and the company offers lots of accessories and attachments. Considering the cost of around $1,800.00 plus the cost of some attachments like the Vari feed, Multi-pass, and elliptical jig it will make your projects stand out and will most certainly pay for itself in a short time.

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If you are considering a molder for your shop I would highly recommend the Williams & Hussey Molder Planer.