About the Company
Based in Naples, Florida, New Haven Architectural Woodworking is a premier contractor specializing in high-quality architectural woodworking and custom millwork. For the past five years, the company has built a reputation for excellence in custom cabinetry, millwork, custom molding production, and furniture making. With a team of skilled craftsmen, New Haven Architectural Woodworking partners closely with clients to bring their design visions to life through precision woodworking and tailored solutions.
The company is developing a new website, nhbfl.com, to showcase its craftsmanship and expanding capabilities.
The Challenge
As demand for custom molding production and woodworking projects grew, New Haven Architectural Woodworking faced a significant challenge: limited shop space and the need for short production runs of custom moldings. Outsourcing molding runs was costly due to high short-run fees, and the company needed an in-house solution that balanced efficiency, quality, and space-saving design. They also wanted to maintain control over the final product by hand-selecting raw materials for consistent grain, color, and pattern—ensuring a precise fit and high-quality finish.
The Solution
To overcome these challenges, Kirk Bundy, Owner/President, turned to the Williams & Hussey Molder — a compact, precise, and versatile machine ideal for custom molding production in small or busy shops.
Kirk and his team also frequently use the Williams & Hussey website, which makes it simple and efficient to order custom knives tailored to their specific project needs. This accessibility ensures they can quickly create the exact profiles required without delays, keeping their custom molding production workflow efficient and flexible.
Since adding the Williams & Hussey Molder, the team has reduced lead times for custom molding production and reduced the need for outsourcing.
Products Used
New Haven Architectural Woodworking uses Williams & Hussey equipment to streamline their custom molding production process:
- Williams & Hussey Variable Feed Molder
- Custom Knives
- 2101 Base Cap profile knife
- 2501-EP Stop profile knife
- 2804 Back Relief profile knife
- 2808 Back Relief profile knife
- Profile Pressure Guide
Together, the molder and profile knives allow the team to produce consistent, high-quality moldings efficiently and in-house.
The Results
Since adopting the Williams & Hussey Molder, New Haven Architectural Woodworking has experienced measurable improvements:
- Safety & Reliability – The machine consistently delivers safe and reliable performance, giving the team confidence in every project.
- Precision & Versatility – From casings and baseboards to crowns, panels, and door profiles, the Molder allows the team to produce a wide range of profiles with both standard and custom knives.
- Curved Molding Capability – A critical benefit has been the ability to produce curved moldings, an application that sets their work apart from competitors.
- Improved Production Efficiency – Custom moldings that once took significant time or incurred high costs can now be completed quickly in-house, expanding the company’s ability to serve clients with a high-quality finished product.
Customer Testimonial
“The quality of the product is second to none and is great for short runs and runs that you will only use maybe a couple times. The knife charges are fair when you compare to a mill shop setting up a new knife to run once or twice.” – Kirk Bundy
Conclusion
For Kirk and the team at New Haven Architectural Woodworking, the Williams & Hussey Molder has become a cornerstone of their custom molding production process. By combining precision, safety, and accessibility, the Molder has allowed them to expand their offerings, streamline production, and deliver exceptional custom results for their clients.
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