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Machining Mullions for Glass Doors
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 Click here for full size image From contributor A: Here is a shot of the magic molder set up for an Ogee profile. Now that I see this shot I realize we should change the insert on the saw to be a little tighter around the profile.  Click here for full size image From the original questioner: Thank you for the help, great idea you have. I will also use your storyboard idea - why didn't I think of that? Let's take the rest of the day off. From contributor B: The best way I have found is the same way as on an easy door machine using a shaper and a reliable floating jig. Rip parts to 1-1/8", cope as normal, then profile each edge using the jig removing 1/16" from each edge. Finished part is 1" wide and profiled just like the door frame. From contributor C: We run our mullions on a moulder and have a router table set up for coping them, which is better than messing with the shaper set up. A local shop with a moulder can stock you with them - just keep them packaged tightly. The new system epoxy from 3M (I can’t remember the name of it right now) really holds it together fast and strong. It’s the green one that uses air and heat. From contributor D: I've always: 1. Coped a wider piece (3") 2. Ripped them a 1/16" heavy 3. Switched the pattern profile so it doesn't remove for glass. This allows for a full width part only profiled on the top. 4. Pattern on the fence. I've run 4-1/2" mullions this way. 5. Ripped them on edge on the TS. From contributor E: It's easy, and it's hard. Just use your standard sticking cutters but use an "Off Fence" to back up the parts. Make the "Off Fence" just a little thinner than the height of the parts. Then you can use a power feeder to run the parts. The secret - use a shim the same thickness as your glass profile on the outfeed side of the shaper fence. Add the same thickness shim to the Off Fence when running the second side. This is the only way I can get parallel parts. We cope after sticking by using a backer on the tenoner made with the tenon knives. I do think that a set of knives for the Williams & Hussey would be as good as a Sticking Machine as in window shops. I intend to do this as soon as I make some money on a job. Anyway, the molder would allow you to make different width muntins. Some of my door customers want 1/4" between the glass, but I prefer 1/2". On the molder, make a jig to hold the part on the second pass by using your coping knives. I use the Bostik table lube to make thing slip along. Wax is OK but may screw up a finishing job. Would you like to add information to this article? Interested in writing or submitting an article? Have a question about this article? Have you reviewed the related Knowledge Base areas below? 
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