Custom router bit profile

I'm trying to match an antique moulding profile. Can anyone tell me where I can get a custom router bit profile ground?
Thanks in advance
Dave

Whiteside. Amana. Infinity, maybe?

Have you checked Infinity, Amana and Eagle America to see if any have what you are looking for? Each has a fair catalogue of 'antique' molding bits in popular profiles of the past. No sure bet on a match there.

I just had Whiteside make a set of sash bits to reproduce windows on historic buildings. They were pricey, but perfect.

I will need one ground to match existing profile.

Rick, How did you go about it? Did you send them a piece of the moulding or draw the profile?
Dave

Dave,

I did mechanical drawings of the profiles that I needed. They sent their shop drawing back for approval. The process took around 3 weeks total.

Talk to Paso Robles Carbide - Paso Robles, CA. Telephone: 800 237-861. They make quality bits and do quality work.

And Southeasttool.com is worth a look.

Dave I understand that Ridge Carbide Tool also will custom grind a bit for you, this url explains their service; http://www.ridgecarbidetool.com/cust...andcutters.php

Thanks for all the help
Dave

I just went thru the same exercise and realized that the cost ofr a custom bit was going to be too pricey for me (approx $250). Someone suggested that I get an existing bit reground at my local grinding shop (where I get my blades sharpened). It worked out great. I brought in a bit that was close to what I needed and for less than $20 it was reground to what I needed.

I'm pretty sure The Toolnut can get that done for you as well. I don't know the protocol but you could call them and tell them you are a Creeker.

We take the supplied sample or drawing, convert it into a Cad drawing and send you a printout of the drawing. If you like the drawing, we use the cad drawing to run the CNC grinder.

A little work to find something close that can be ground down will save you a lot of time and money.

Nordic, Inc. http://www.nordicsaw.com/index.html But as someone else said, "They're pricey.":eek: