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Old 10-21-2017, 11:46 AM   #1
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Where to get obsolete wood moldings from?

Have you folks just gone straight to a cabinet shop for damaged wood trim and crown moldings? I know I would definitely do that for a damaged cupboard but is there any other options people have tried for the other wood work? thanks
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Have you folks just gone straight to a cabinet shop for damaged wood trim and crown moldings? I know I would definitely do that for a damaged cupboard but is there any other options people have tried for the other wood work? thanks


Most cabinet shops can replicate moldings fairly easily. Take a piece with the correct shape(s) and you should be in business quickly. I made some for a friend using my home table saw and router. Pretty easy job.
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Have you folks just gone straight to a cabinet shop for damaged wood trim and crown moldings? I know I would definitely do that for a damaged cupboard but is there any other options people have tried for the other wood work? thanks
You didn’t mention what coach or year. Older coaches will be very difficult to find something off the shelf. A cabinet shop can probably get you an exact match (price will reflect custom work). Lowes and Home Depot carry limited trim materials or you might have a molding shop locally that might be able to help you.

When I was doing some interior wood work, it was actually cheaper to upgrade my table saw and get another router than it was to hire a cabinet shop. And I still have the tools for future projects.

I have experimented with stains and finishes and am able to match my interior wood very close.
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I suggest a cabinet shop or even getting online and asking for a local wood worker in your area to create it. I had a home shop and would often do this for people in my spare time. I took it as a challenge and often didn't even charge for it.
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We just picked up trim from Lowes. They had some nice oak but we used the fake trim.

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I asked a local sawmill if they could make a custom molding for our 1997 Lazy Daze Class C. They have a Woodmaster molding machine; Woodmaster will make custom knives. I made the drawing for the knife. I believe it cost me $150 for the knife and $50 for the red oak. After staining and varnishing, it was hard to tell the difference between new and original.
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You didn’t mention what coach or year. Older coaches will be very difficult to find something off the shelf. A cabinet shop can probably get you an exact match (price will reflect custom work). Lowes and Home Depot carry limited trim materials or you might have a molding shop locally that might be able to help you.

When I was doing some interior wood work, it was actually cheaper to upgrade my table saw and get another router than it was to hire a cabinet shop. And I still have the tools for future projects.

I have experimented with stains and finishes and am able to match my interior wood very close.
Mine is an 04 Santara Grand 3710. That was the first year of the 37' model and by 2005 they had already dropped the "Grand" Every version of the big Santara seems to have different wood in it. Closer inspection of the damaged panel shows it is a cheap veneer but it has 8 channels cut into it so is beyond my own woodworking skills to replicate. I will remove and let a cabinet maker duplicate it. Thanks to all who responded.
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Take photos of the piece with a ruler/yardstick laid next to the trim as follows:
Front (head on)
Back (again head on)
Ends with ruler showing the depth/thickness and width
Wood type
Whatever the manufacturer calls the finish along with the year and model

The more detail the better. Take photos outside (if possible) with the piece on flat black piece of cloth. Photos take in the first hour or so after sunrise will give a truer color. Take all from the same distance (i.e. 18”, 24”, or 36”) and then detailed close up from as close as you can get to have item nearly full frame. If solid wood (oak, maple, cherry, etc) please identify the species if known and if the grain is exposed.

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I will see if I can reproduce for you. Cost would be for materials and shipping. After seeing the photos I can give you a better idea as to cost. If a small piece of oak or cherry I may have the wood in my scrap/leftover pile. Finish is often the hardest to make match and may require you sending me the damaged piece or finishing yourself.

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Take photos of the piece with a ruler/yardstick laid next to the trim as follows:
Front (head on)
Back (again head on)
Ends with ruler showing the depth/thickness and width
Wood type
Whatever the manufacturer calls the finish along with the year and model

The more detail the better. Take photos outside (if possible) with the piece on flat black piece of cloth. Photos take in the first hour or so after sunrise will give a truer color. Take all from the same distance (i.e. 18”, 24”, or 36”) and then detailed close up from as close as you can get to have item nearly full frame. If solid wood (oak, maple, cherry, etc) please identify the species if known and if the grain is exposed.

Email to WPREDINGER@JUNO.COM

I will see if I can reproduce for you. Cost would be for materials and shipping. After seeing the photos I can give you a better idea as to cost. If a small piece of oak or cherry I may have the wood in my scrap/leftover pile. Finish is often the hardest to make match and may require you sending me the damaged piece or finishing yourself.

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That is a very nice offer.
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