Jason Bare
04-27-2015, 9:35 AM
Hey everybody, new member, first post, custom cabinet maker. I am at the point where I seriously "NEED" to purchase a dedicated molding machine. Have always used my Spindle Shaper to make moldings and trim in the past. Yes I know .. multiple passes .. multiple tooling set ups, usually just enough for one room so it wasn't a big deal. The opportunity to do all the molding and trim in 4 to 6 brand new high end homes is knocking at my door and I'm drooling at the fact of owning a new machine and expand my capabilities. I have worked with the builder many times before so I know he is serious about this contract with me. <br>
I've looked at both the Williams & Hussy model 206 and Shop Fox 1812 and I'm not sure about which one. The price difference does not matter to me if the WH is the better unit. None of the moldings will be over 6 1/2 inches so both machines will do it. Shop space is not an issue nor is 220 single phase power. Everything produced will be hardwood, Cherry, Oak, Hickory, Beech, Maple, no soft wood at all. So I have some questions about both machines.<br>
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1. Will either produce quality results for these species of wood?<br>
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2. Which is the easier set up/less adjustment problems? I read the Shop Fox has some issues with roller adjustments, cutter bolt hole alignment, feed roller adjustment screws etc.<br>
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3. Can the WH be used as a 7 inch planer also, haven't read where you can use it as such.<br>
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4. Is a 2 knife shaper really that good to begin with or should I just jump to a 3 or 4 knife unit?<br>
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5. Have started looking at different knives for both and some profiles indicate you need to use a "Bed Board" ? So what is a Bed Board anyhow?<br>
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Any advice on this subject would be very helpful.
I've looked at both the Williams & Hussy model 206 and Shop Fox 1812 and I'm not sure about which one. The price difference does not matter to me if the WH is the better unit. None of the moldings will be over 6 1/2 inches so both machines will do it. Shop space is not an issue nor is 220 single phase power. Everything produced will be hardwood, Cherry, Oak, Hickory, Beech, Maple, no soft wood at all. So I have some questions about both machines.<br>
<br>
1. Will either produce quality results for these species of wood?<br>
<br>
2. Which is the easier set up/less adjustment problems? I read the Shop Fox has some issues with roller adjustments, cutter bolt hole alignment, feed roller adjustment screws etc.<br>
<br>
3. Can the WH be used as a 7 inch planer also, haven't read where you can use it as such.<br>
<br>
4. Is a 2 knife shaper really that good to begin with or should I just jump to a 3 or 4 knife unit?<br>
<br>
5. Have started looking at different knives for both and some profiles indicate you need to use a "Bed Board" ? So what is a Bed Board anyhow?<br>
<br>
Any advice on this subject would be very helpful.