I am interested in purchasing a dedicated molder (am I spelling that right?) and am wondering what sort of feedback is available. I have looked at the Williams and Hussey and the Woodmaster. I have ruled out the Jet as being too small. At this point I am leaning more to the Woodmaster as it seems to be a heavier machine but I really haven’t heard anything about them. I am interested in making base, crown, casing, and picture frame moldings. I would appreciate any feedback that anyone has as well as other suggestions. Thanks in advance.
Karl
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heavier is not necessarily better - the W&H is a sweet machine - the cutter changes are quite easily accomplished so it gets used - I've had a 'belsaw', which I believe evolved into the 'woodmaster' and it is/was (sold it to a friend who still uses it) a nice planer, and he ran a lot of beadboard out of it - between the two for making moulding, I choose the W&H...
I've been looking myself. I keep coming back to the Woodmaster, although I haven't pulled the trigger yet, I am getting close. I have spoken with the company several times and they are MOST accomodating. They even gave me a list of locals who have the machine, who I could call and speak with. (Local to me that is). They have a five year warrentee and by all accounts, are good to deal with. Ask about thier "Reconditioned" units also. Good Luck!
John
I've heard the opinion several times from owners that, if you want to do a lot of curved mouldings, the W&H is the way to go, because they have a lot of that figured out for you. If it's straight mouldings mostly, go Woodmaster. They'll both do the job though, and both are good machines.cabinetmaker/college woodworking instructor. Cape Breton, N.S
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