Specifications

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While the Dado is perfect for cutting square-
edged dadoes or grooves ... and the Shaper is
your best choice for edging work ... the Molder
really shines at creating a variety of standard or
self-designed decorative patterns or shapes in
the surfaces of workpieces.
You’ll use it to create your own unique picture
frame designs; to make customized architectural
casework or moldings; to reproduce antique
moldings that are either difficult-to-find or no
longer available. The list goes on.
It’s also a great choice for producing a variety
of specialized joints such as: glue joint; tongue-
and-groove; cabinet door panel joints; drop leaf
table edge joints; and more.
Complete Molding Package gives you
loads of versatility at a nice savings
You’ll get everything you need to add more flair
to your projects. The Package includes:
•
(505553)
Steel Molder Head
•
(505506)
5/8 ˝ Molder/Dado Arbor
• Molder Table Insert (for your MARK V Model)
•
(505564)
Bead & 1/4-Round Knives
•
(505569)
Ogee Knives
•
(505570)
1/4 ˝ & 1/2 ˝ Combo 1/4-Round
Knives
•
(505573)
1 ˝ Flute Knives
•
(555038)
3/16 ˝ Bead & Cove Knives
555173
Molding Package
$208.50
(Model 500)
555153
Molding Package
$208.50
(Models 505, 510 & 520)
YOU SAVE $11.33
Molding/Shaping
Basics
Molders and Shapers will both elevate your
woodworking projects to a new level of
professionalism. Each is designed to add
decorative or functional touches to the
edges and surfaces of wood – and both
are capable of forming glue joints, drop-leaf
joints, window and door sashes, and a wide
variety of decorative edge treatments.
But, even though the same profiles
are often available for each, there’s a big
difference when it comes to using the tools.
The Molder is used in the Table Saw
position and is best suited for adding
decorative touches to workpiece surfaces .
This application is commonly used with
door and window frame moldings, picture
framing stock, and surface treatments of
furniture components like table aprons or
chair rails.
The Molder’s major limitation is that it’s
only capable of forming profiles in a straight
line ... since all stock must be guided by the
MARK V’s Rip Fence.
The Shaper is used with the Mark V set-up
in the vertical position and is best suited for
shaping the edges of workpieces. In this
mode, the stock is passed by the spinning
cutter – not over it ... and is usually guided
through the process of forming straight or
curved edges by a Shaper Fence or a Rub
Collar with a Starter Pin.
And, since the Shaper is mounted on
the main spindle above the work table, it’s
possible to shape inside edges, too. In both
cases, the large work table surface supports
stock without the need of any special jigs.
To decide which is best for you, look at
the next project you want to build. If you’re
going to be making, plaques, oval or round
picture frames, or kitchen cabinets with
curved rails, get a Shaper. The addition of
decorative edges to these projects would
certainly add a real degree of professionalism
to your work.
If, on the other hand, you plan on making
new trim for a remodeled room, picture
framing stock, or straight decorative moldings
for furniture pieces, select the molder.
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A.
Smooth-running, wobble-free Steel Molder
Head is a heavy-duty model, made of high-
quality tool steel. Its unique ball and setscrew
alignment system automatically positions the
Knives during change-over and locks them
in place. Designed to be mounted to the
Shopsmith 5/8˝ Molder/Dado Arbor and
used with a special Molder Table Insert.
505553
Shopsmith Molder
$79.92
Head
B.
Versatile 5/8 ˝ Molder/Dado Arbor is a great
all-around Arbor for Dado Blades and Molder
Heads. Having extras allows you to have
a variety of tools ready to go to work on a
moment’s notice ... without bothersome
change-over.
505506
5/8˝ Molder/Dado
$27.87
Arbor
C.
Molder Table Insert is a requirement when
performing Molding operations. Made of high
quality cast aluminum, they’re heavily ribbed
for added strength and designed to fit flush
with the MARK V Work Table surface.
505622
Molder Insert $27.71
(Model 500 – bare aluminum)
555121
Molder Insert
$27.71
(Models 505, 510,
520/Pro Fence painted red)
Molding
The Shopsmith Molding Package – Your best choice
for straight-line decorative surfacing or joinery cuts