Shiplap Moulding 5/16"

This thin shiplap paneling molding 5/16" measures .312" thickness, authorizing the use of resawn four or five quarter lumber for machining on an industrial-grade molder. The width is milled to any desired size within the equipment parameters used to cut the pattern. The stylish profile contains a 1/4" wide by 1/8" deep rabbet on the face top left. The opposite side retains a 1/8" wide by 1/8" deep rabbet on the bottom. When two pieces of machined lumber join together, they create a 1/8" channel gap between the merged boards.

Proper tool balance is incredibly significant to your current molding operation. Read how critical it is to have balanced knives, screws, gibs in the cutter head. The is also information on the problems it can create if you neglect to focus on this simple task. Protect your current woodworking machinery; your clients will appreciate the wood molding quality and your disciplined manufacturing approach.

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.

Thickness = .312" / Depth of Cut = .250" (right blades) & .125" (left cutters).