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Hi - does anybody make custom rosette cutters anymore? Looking to match rosettes in our 1890 Victorian, we need many dozens so would prefer not to make them individually on the lathe without a cutter... could cast them from a mold, but that seems like cheating. Amana DP-304 is close to what we have, but ours have a higher center and deeper valleys. And we're somewhat particular about not varying from what was original. Let me know if you have any suggestions. Thanks!
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Many times, things like that are now cut with CNC. That said, one technique for making reproductions that don't quite exactly match but are "the same" from a reasonable distance is to keep similar features on, say, a single wall...move existing around so that all the new are next to each other. You only really see the differences when the variations are alternating, etc. This might allow you to use the off the shelf Amana cutter you mention.
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Vexor will make these for a tool holder they make.
https://www.vexorcwt.com/ I don’t think they show it on the web page. Not inexpensive. I think Connecticut Saw does these also. If you have a compound table for your lathe you can just get a HSS cutter made if you have a way to hold it.
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Thanks, all - appreciate the input!
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I would think you could make a rosette cutter with only one cutter. Not a balanced cut but should work if everything is clamped down. That way you can grind the cutter to match and no need to make two the same profile.
Wonder if the Belsaw plane molder type profile knifes could be cut to fit.
Bill D
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Just companies a quick search found. Not an endorsement. You need to decide on a cutter head first then buy knives to fit.
Are you in North America?
Bill D.
https://ctsaw.com/product/custom-profile-knives/
http://hotknives.com/rosette-knives/
http://www.mouldingknives.com/rosettecutters/
https://farrisbelt.com/blade-sharpen...rofile-knives/
Last edited by Bill Dufour; 10-24-2023 at 12:28 AM.
[OP]
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Thanks, Bill - yes, I'm outside of Philly, actually have a Belsaw molder, so maybe I'll just buy a rosette cutter head first and see if that style knife could be made to fit.
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Yes, a CNC would make light work of this, and I suspect at surprisingly low cost. I'm happy to help if you are interested in that approach.
John
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Conrad,
Here is one I have from Grizzly.Roosete.jpg
Block is 3" circle is about 2 1/8"
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Well, I'm so used to making everything myself I hadn't even considering having somebody else CNC them... would be interested in any info you may have.
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Send me a PM or an email and I'll be happy to help. I'll need a section view of the rosette, how many you need, and what wood species if it's stain grade. Thanks. JohnOriginally Posted by conrad bender
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A rossette cutter on a drill press is a horrible combination. The drill press quill has too much play, a vertical mill is a much better option. And with the one blade cutter at slow speed, end grain tear out is a certainty.
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CNC Option. Not sure if folks mean machine the wood with CNC or make the knives on a CNC grinder, or both.
Bill D
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If they are pretty close could you kiss the originals to make them match the new?
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