I have an upcoming remodel project to replace ALL of the molding/trim throughout my house (about 2000 LF of trim and 850 LF of crown molding). So I purchased the Shop Fox Molder after calculating that the machine will be more than paid for just by this project.
I searched and reread all previous posts on both the Shop Fox and the Williams and Hussey molder. I just could not justify the dramatic cost difference for the W&H, even with the planned project (it would NOT have paid for the machine).
The molder is due to arrive on Tuesday. The project won't start until after the new year so I have a few questions to settle before then.
The W&H has a multipass system that allows you to take lighter cuts (3/16" above) and eliminate having to hog out excess material on the tablesaw. Has anyone installed this on the Shop Fox?
The W&H has what looks like a really nice after market guide system. Will this fit the Shop Fox? Would you recommend it or build one from scratch? Right now I am planning on 2 different widths of casing with 2 different profiles, a chair rail, a base molding profile, the crown molding, and a brick molding for the outside of the new windows - so 8 profiles all together (plus the knife to relieve the backs on the trim).
Lastly, what is the best source for cutters? Grizzly has them, W&H has them, I have checked with GG Schmidt as well as Custom Moulding Knives. Who would you recommend?
For those that have the Shop Fox, any advice, tips or recommendations?
Oh, I did go with the variable speed model.
Thanks.
Be well,
Doc