William and Hussey

[mike9]

I have been in the market for a moulding machine and see the William and Hussey or it looks like Shopfox makes a replica. Do any member have one of these machines and what are your pros and cons. Only cons I have heard is new knives are pricey but this would be expected for something custom. Thanks for looking.

 

[Knight Woodworks]

I've owned a W&H for many years. I really like it, does what it supposed to do.  Highly recommend the variable speed and multi pass options.

John

 

[chrisrosenb]

Another area cabinet maker has a W & H molder. He has had it several years & loves it.
I have had a 18" Woodmaster planer/molder for many years & I love it. I only use it as a molder.
I have had the Woodmaster for over 25 years. I looked into the W & H molder when I was in the market for a molder, but I do not remember why I went with the Woodmaster.

 

[godelescher]

W&H moulders are the gold standard. Shop fox, Grizzly, and other Chinese brands are mostly combo planer/moulders that can't do curved work and have problems getting knives in alignment. If you intend to run a lot of moulding, you will be happiest with the W&H. It does one thing and it does it well.

 

[Getmaverick]

I have a Shop Fox. Mine will do curved molding. I don't have any problems aligning the knives.

 

[mike9]

I was pretty sure the shop fox did curved moldings. Do they make alot of standard knives for the shopfox. I know you can order custom but wasn't sure if they sold standard profiles, I will have to research this more. Thank you everyone for all of the responses.

 

[Getmaverick]

Yes, the William and Hussey knives will work. There are several companies out there that make quality knives as good if not better and at a better price.