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1. 
   PhillGiles | Jul 27, 2002 10:22pm | #1

   While you can cut your own circular millwork with a molding cutter (or have a millwork shop cut some for you), or buy round casings from Outwater; the classic approach is to cut casing into small wedges (roughly 1" each), glue them up in a circle, then a little touch-up carving/sanding will produce a very acceptable round window casing.

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   Phill Giles

   The Unionville Woodwright

   Unionville, Ontario

2. 
   Piffin | Jul 28, 2002 05:54am | #2

   If this will be paint grade, the easiest and least expensive way is to cut the circle casings out of MDF. You can use a router on a stick to get true radii. Then use the router to put a profile on it and slap it up. Use MEDEX for exterior grade if needed. I can often buy curved casings with the window from the manufacturer, too.

   Excellence is its own reward!
3. 
   Joe_Fusco | Jul 28, 2002 10:36pm | #3

   Max,

   There are always several ways to approach any situation. The factors that determine the approach can be time, money, equipment or general know-how. There was a good article in this rag about using two pieces of identical moulding to create a circle top casing. If you are so inclined then go for it. If not then buy it.

   
   

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   Edited 7/28/2002 3:37:58 PM ET by J Fusco

4. 
   r_ignacki | Jul 28, 2002 11:19pm | #4

   if you do any wood turning, and are equiped, it would be like making a round picture frame.

   no turn left unstoned  

5. 
   sdr25 | Jul 29, 2002 05:22am | #5

   Max, a few years ago I was met with finishing out an oval window. I took the easy route and finished it with a drywall return using plastic flexi corner bead.

   Scott R.
6. 
   vasalesman | Jul 29, 2002 02:10pm | #6

   If this is paint grade, don't forget Flex-Trim.

   Al

7. 
   BossHog | Jul 29, 2002 02:14pm | #7

   You might check with the folks you bought the window from. The manufacturer might offer a trim kit for your windows.

   Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime. Unless he doesn't like sushi - then you also have to teach him to cook.