Spindle moulders for cabinet making

[towser]

Hi,
i am thinking of buying a spindle moulder or a spindle moulder/saw combined.
I make kitchens,wardrobes and cabinets and have used an inverted router until now for making panelled doors ,but now i want to upgrade to something easier to use ,more accurate and with better extraction( i use mdf ) .
I have a very small workshop with a 240 volt supply but i am prepared to pay for good quality .
Could you give me some advise on what to buy (including dust extractors and tooling for panelled doors ),

thanks,

John

 

[Anonymous]

John - Any reason why you want to have a spindle moulder?

I have a startrite which is a wonderful bit of kit, even though i have 3 phase in my shop its a 240v which is still very meaty.

to make shaker style doors i now use 2 x20mm tenon blocks and an adjustable groover, which in total cost 448 quid.

I buy the tooling as and when i need it.

I think a sliding table is an essential bit of kit, although some do make their own sleds which do the same function.

 

[towser]

Hi Mark ,
thanks for your response .I will look up the startrite .
Can you do doors with ovolo aswell?
John

 

[Anonymous]

John

if you get a spindle it will become the most versatile tool in your workshop.

I think the profiles you can achieve are endless, as you can either grind your own cutters or get someone to do it for you.

just to give you an idea.

this is a link to a typical tooling supplier.

http://www.wealdentool.com/acatalog/Spi ... ng_91.html.

 

[Steve Maskery]

HI John
I have a Scheppach HF3000 with a load of tooling for sale if you are interested in second hand. It's had very little use and I don't really have space for it.
CHeers
Steve

 

[derek1]

John - I want to buy a spindle moulder too - did you get one in the end?

derek