Half window help

[kevin]

I have some one who needs a molding around the window in mdf as I was quick to say maybe. Hho complicated is this TO DO AS I'VE NEVER DONE ONE I think its a great oppertuinty to learn something new

[dlcw]

Kevin,

MDF molding around this window would be fairly easy using Aspire. Get the radius or make a template then put it into Aspire and use a two rail sweep to create the profile you need then let your Shopbot go to work for you.

I'm getting ready to build 2 large vertical grain douglas fir doors, side lights and transom lights for a hotel in Canada. The transom windows are curved. With the Shopbot I can cut the exact profile and then use my door making bits to route the profile on the router table.

[sailfl]

Use PVC boards instead of MDF. More expensive but will last longer and just as easy to mill.

[loriny]

Look in the threads. You will find a link to calculating the radius with the width and height measurements. That is what I do. Then add the reveal to the radius and cut it. I run the profile in the moulder but if you have Aspire or some other 3D software I am sure you can easily enough cut the profile before cutting out the arch.
Good luckh
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Lorin

[kevin]

Thanks for the help

Its funny what you forget I use to use these calcuation in oval furniture

I made a second one smaller as a sample in the new showroom

[kevin]

forgot pictures

[loriny]

Did you cut the profile on the Bot?
That second one I really like. That is something to think about. All I have done is match other mouldings in the house.
Lorin

[kevin]

yes on the bot
the second one is 3d clipart