This fluted molding 4-1/2" - 9 measure 4.500" width by .750" thickness, permitting the use of four quarter lumber for milling on a commercial-grade molder. The well-balanced profile contains four 1/2" wide concave semicircles divided by five 1/2" wide line segments in the center and on each side edge of the design.

Do you ever wonder why certain wood species have tear-out problems during the milling process? Find out more on how to reduce and eliminate tear issues by changing the cutter head hook angle on the knives. Purchasing 12/20 duel angle cutter heads will save a substantial amount of money when investing in this style of molder tooling.

For molding knife quoting purposes, click to open the calculator below; we supplied only the important measurements, enter the appropriate dimension in the boxes provided. A brief detailed explanation on how to use the calculator is located here. If you would like some assistance with the dimensions, print a copy of our fraction - decimal - millimeter chart, place it on the molder or around the shop to help machine operators save time and increase accuracy during setup procedures.

Width = 4.500" / Depth of Cut = .250" (top knives) & .063" (bottom cutters).