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Planer Overview

A planer knife is a crucial component in woodworking planer molding machines. These are high-precision blades, typically made from high-speed steel (HSS) and designed to shape and smooth wood surfaces. They are mounted on a rotating cutterhead and, as the wood passes beneath, the knives shave off thin layers of material, creating a precise and finished product.

Profile Description

  • Shape: Planer knives come in the standard size of 7 inches. They are designed to make straight cuts, creating a smooth flat surface
  • Material: High-speed steel (HSS) knives offer a good balance of hardness and toughness, while carbide knives are extremely durable and can maintain a sharp edge for longer periods.

Purpose

  • Shaping: Planer knives are used to shape wood into various profiles, such as moldings, trims, and decorative elements.
  • Smoothing: They remove surface irregularities, creating a smooth and finished surface.
  • Thicknessing: Planer knives can be used to reduce the thickness of wood boards to a specific dimension.

Common Usage

Furniture manufacturing: Creating intricate moldings and decorative elements for furniture pieces.

Cabinetmaking: Shaping cabinet doors, drawer fronts, and other components.

Millwork: Producing custom millwork, such as window and door frames, stair parts, and paneling.

General woodworking: Smoothing and shaping wood for various projects, such as flooring, trim, and decorative pieces.

How a Profile Molding Knife Works

  1. The profile knife itself is a piece of metal designed to be attached to a planer or molding machine.
  2. The profile of the cutting edge replicates the specific design of the door stop molding you want to create.
  3. By running wood planks through the machine with the profile knife attached, the wood is shaped into the desired door stop molding profile.

Custom Knives

Are you looking for a custom molding knife or a unique profile?

Williams & Hussey specializes in custom profile knives. We can replicate or create new designs using a sketch, drawing, or physical sample. Our team has experience producing high-quality custom knives, from classic baseboards to intricate historic restorations.

Knife Sharpen Service

Keeping knives clean and sharp will result in a smooth profile finish.
  1. Our knife sharpening service will inspect each set of knives for any damage and proper knife thickness.
  2. If knives are damaged or too thin, we will contact you to discuss replacement options.
  3. Sharpening services are processed and shipped within 1-2 business days.

Genuine W&H Profile Molder Knives

Our profile knives are designed to work seamlessly with all Williams & Hussey Molder models, whether old or new.

Crafted with the same commitment to quality, durability, and longevity as our molders, our standard and custom knives deliver exceptional performance.

Each set includes two knives.

These knives create a crisp, clean finish on every molding profile. Precision bolt-hole alignment, proper knife clearance, and optimized back-off angle define what we proudly call a GENUINE W&H profile knife.

Trust in quality. Expect precision.

Every Williams & Hussey knife is laser-engraved with our logo, guaranteeing authenticity and superior performance.

Important Notice!

Williams & Hussey takes pride in the workmanship and quality of our products and replacement parts.

Our products are designed and manufactured to the highest quality, and we stand behind each part and assembly built. However, we cannot guarantee the quality of others’ products or the compatibility of Williams & Hussey knives with third-party products.

Use of Williams & Hussey knives in third-party molders and other products not manufactured by Williams & Hussey is at the user’s own risk, without warranty, and without opportunity for refund for any reason.

Need Assistance or Have a Question?

Williams & Hussey is here to help you find the right molding knife profile for your molder and are happy to answer your questions about any of our products.