Make a molding..

[steven c newman]

Just a few cutter changes are needed..
Pattern.jpg
To go from this, to..
pattern done.jpg
This..Step one..
step 1.jpg
I cut a bead, next
step 2.jpg
Change to a cove bit in the Stanley 45...next
step 3.jpg
Switch to a straight cutter, and make a rebate, next..
rip line.jpg
Figure out the line to rip to...
Finally, install the molding....
good corner.jpg
Sand/scrape to finish up
opened lid.jpg
Call it good. Rebate can be done with a Stanley #78. I made the cove cutter by regrinding a 3/4" wide cutter to shape.
Be sure to make long enough "sticks" to allow for the corners.

[Axel de Pugey]

Thank you Steven, it is always interesting to see the different steps involved.

What is the reason for the rebate? Wouldn't it be stronger to have the moulding and the box bottom resting at the same level?

[steven c newman]

Rebate for the box to sit on, as I sometimes cut curved spaces along the bottom to make smaller "feet".

[carey mitchell]

Nice work.

I picked up a Stanley 45 not long ago, and quickly learned several things:

1. It works
2. It ain't as easy as it looks
3. Folks who use these are tough

[Mel Fulks]

Thanks, Steven. Good to see that pile of cutters used. Some might be saying "those things really work?". Many have
enjoyed owning those ...few have used them!

[Jim Koepke]

Thanks, Steven. Good to see that pile of cutters used. Some might be saying "those things really work?". Many have
enjoyed owning those ...few have used them!

Some see the Stanley #45 as training wheels for moving up to the Stanley #55.

Making molding can be fun > https://sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?225903

An old trick comes in handy when attaching molding > https://sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?232798

A little detail or shape can add interest well worth the added effort.

jtk

[Tony Zaffuto]

Nice work.

I picked up a Stanley 45 not long ago, and quickly learned several things:

1. It works
2. It ain't as easy as it looks
3. Folks who use these are tough

You omitted #4! It's loads of fun!

[Andrew Pitonyak]

That is very cool. I enjoy seeing how this is done.

[steven c newman]

Hardest part, is marking out what you need for a molding, then "break it down" into a series of steps....as to which cutter to use..and which to use first....

[Stew Denton]

Steven,

I was thinking the #45 only came with cutters for cutting grooves, dados, rabbets, beads, and flutes. Am I wrong on this, or did you figure out a way to get it to cut the cove with an existing iron or figure something else out?

My 45 only has the dado/rabbet/groove irons, a sash cutter, a tongue iron for tongue and groove work, a splitter, and beading irons I think. I would have to go out in the garage and look to know for sure, but that is what I am thinking. I am not sure if I could convince it to cut a cove.

Thanks and regards,

Stew

[steven c newman]

There was a 3/4" bead cutter (WOW) that got reground into a cove, of sorts....since you only need half of the cutter.....have since used it as a full width cutter.

Set the skates to support as much of the cutter as you can. Take as shallow a cut as you can to start with...then advance the cutter as needed..

[Axel de Pugey]

Sorry if this is sounds naive but I always wondered, to do the initial marking on the end grain, do you just take the iron out and draw a line arount it?
If you are planing to use several irons next to each other it must be tricky to draw accurately.

[steven c newman]

Draw the "pattern" out on paper first...Using the cutters that you think will match the molding you want to make.

That re-ground "Cove" cutter looks just like someone had turned it into a "Cambered" iron. I used the right hand part of that cove cutter.

If you all want, I can post a picture of that cutter...
fourth groove.JPG
Grooves for Auger bits to rest in...
third groove.JPG
Black circle is called the Cam Rest, used when the distance between the fence (yellow circle) and the plane is a bit too wide, prevents the plane from tipping over to the side.
stanley 45.JPG
All set up, and ready to get "groovy", man....

[Thomas Wilson]

I wish the Veritas Combination Plane had coves and beads. I have considered grinding some but then I look at router table and pick up the ear muffs.

[steven c newman]

The only reason I need ear muffs, is if they can also play music, or...deafen all the cussing in the shop......