I am trying to find a set of matched router bits for doing a wainscotting project. I've seen this done before on the DIY channel. I'm wondering if you could tell me what type of bits are used where I can purchase them.
-Steven
Thuss, FL
Wainscotting
Our Expert
Wainscot is architectural wood paneling that starts at the baseboard and ends at the chair rail. Traditional wainscot is very beautiful and adds a tremendous amount of detail to a room. It is comprised of a stile-and-rail mortise-and-tenon framework that surrounds a series of raised panels. Today, it can easily be constructed using stile-and-rail door making router bits. Although the process is not difficult it can be somewhat time-consuming to construct a room full of wainscot using traditional construction methods.
A easier method of construction is to simply attach 1/4" hardwood veneered plywood to the wall to simulate panels and trim it out with baseboard, stiles and chair rail. The end result, while not genuine wainscot, is an attractive, less demanding alternative.
For an attractive appearance the trim pieces should be shaped along the inside edges to simulate the "sticking" on traditional wainscot. The ends of the stiles must be coped to fit the sticking profile where the stiles join the baseboard and chair rail.
The sticking can be cut with Amana Tool no.49664. The cope on the ends of the stiles is cut with no.49666. To complete the cope the Amana Superabbet no. 49360 is used.
The top rail is capped with a chair rail which is shaped with Amana Tool no.54266
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