Copying an Existing Picture Rail

My client is missing picture rail molding in various sections of her living room. Approximately 15' in total. Some sections are only 6" and the largest being 6'. I can assume the smaller sections where taken as samples from prior contractors that came up empty.I would like to re-create her existing picture rail molding. What is the most affordable way to go about this project. I am skilled with a router. But I have been reading about CNC. Any thoughts are greatly appreciated.


-Al
New York, NY

Our Expert

Sometimes you can duplicate a unique profile by taking multiple passes with several different profile bits. However, even with all of the available router bit profiles I find that it's still sometimes necessary to opt for custom tooling.


Custom brazed router bits are expensive but may well be worth the cost if the tool can be used again for future jobs. A less expensive alternative is to use insert tooling such as the Amana Profile Pro. This shaper cutter uses less expensive high speed steel cutters and blank cutters are available for custom grinding. You can take the cutters to a sharpening shop along with a drawing and have the cutters ground.


Computer controlled routers (CNC) are very fast and ideal for a production shop. With the right router bit, such as the Amana Multi Purpose Profile CNC router bit #RC-2360 and creative programming a number of different shapes can be created. This router bit can also be supplied with special inserts that can be ground to your specifications.

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