What are edge moulding

router cutters?

Edge moulding router cutters are used to create intricate profiles on the edges of materials.

They can be used alone or combined to produce an endless number of different profiles. 

Edge moulding router cutters should be used when the router is mounted in a router table rather than when it's being used as a hand-held router. 

Design

Flutes

Most edge moulding router cutters have two flutes and so should produce a reasonably clean finish in materials.

Bottom cut

Edge moulding router cutters do not typically have the bottom cut facility, as they are designed for shaping the edge of materials, rather than plunging into the surface. 

Guides

Most edge moulding router cutters have a pin or ball bearing guide located beneath their cutting edges. 

Applications

Below are some of the most common applications in which edge moulding router cutters are used.

Creating custom mouldings

Edge moulding router cutters are most commonly used to create custom mouldings. 

There are several different types of moulding, include crown, chair rail, architrave and skirting board, and various router cutters suited to each type.

Restoring or decorating furniture

Moulding cutters are also used to add decorative profiles to items such as cabinets, tables and bookcases.

They are often used when restoring older items of furniture, or when designing new pieces in earlier ‘period’ styles. 

Framing

Edge moulding cutters are often used to rout decorative frames for pictures, clocks, mirrors and plaques.

Ranges

Edge moulding router cutters are available in the following Trend range:

• Professional TCT and STC router cutters