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   RW | Nov 29, 2005 05:08am | #1

   you want to clairify what you mean when you say architrave molding? You say architrave around me and I start thinking about the lower part of an entablature.

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   user-59847 | Nov 29, 2005 05:17am | #2

   Architrave moulding is a product made by Sauder Ind. Item #5000.  if you want to see a photo just visit http://www.sauder.ca I"m afraid I have no idea what your anwser means.

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   RW | Nov 29, 2005 06:31am | #4

   I cant seem to find their search function but the pics make me think cabinet head. If that's the case, you return the crown portion along the sides of the head, and the cap has an even overhang.

   To answer your question, Architrave is a portion of the entablature on a column. Think classical orders. The Entablature is made up of the cornice, frieze, and architrave. The Column is made up of the capital, shaft, and base. Etc. etc. So all I was saying is your word choice had me head scratching, neither here nor there really. We all have different terms for things.

   The detail youre talking about. Some call it built up and leave it at that. Youre calling it architrave. I've heard guys say "you know, with crown" and that's their official terminology. I've always used the term cabinet head, though I couldnt tell you if my life depended on it where that particular term got picked up."If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you. This is the principal difference between a dog and a man." - Mark Twain

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   calvin | Nov 29, 2005 06:04am | #3

   beg.

   I would cut returns at both ends.  That's a nice moulding for a head pc.  What do you have running up both sides?

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   user-59847 | Nov 29, 2005 06:32am | #5

   Thanks, I thought that would be the way to go. I am planning to extend it past the sides by about 3/4". For the sides and bottom I am using Sauder #909, it's fluted and looks really nice.

   Thank you

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   calvin | Nov 29, 2005 06:37am | #6

   beg.

   I see 908 on my chart, 909 probably similar I suppose.  No sill (stool)?  The reason I ask is that Head pc. is pretty bold or bulky looking.  The casing (908) might not be "heavy" enough to balance.  It might need a thick stool projecting out and a decent sized apron to augment the head casing.  But maybe not.

   Are you using a plinth or base block at the bottom of the door casings (I'm assuming there's doors to trim)

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   Edited 11/28/2005 10:39 pm ET by calvin

   Edited 11/28/2005 10:42 pm ET by calvin

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   user-59847 | Nov 29, 2005 07:22am | #7

   Calvin

   The #908 is quite substantial, it is 3"wide and 3/4" thick.  Actually we have just done a temporary installation and it's going to be just fine with out a window stool, the window is long and narrow.  Thanks for the plinth block idea, I hadn"t thought of that but it will be perfect.

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   calvin | Nov 29, 2005 07:33am | #8

   Shoot, I'm sorry I didn't notice.  Welcome to Breaktime.

   Do us a favor, fill out your profile as it helps sometimes on the answers given.  Also, one of us here might be a neighbor.

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   user-59847 | Nov 30, 2005 03:06am | #9

   Thanks for the advice the project is now going great .

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   calvin | Nov 30, 2005 03:23am | #10

   Get some pictures and post them here.  Be nice to see the finished product.

   BC, Pierre is from up and over there.  You two neighbors?

   Thanks for filling out the profile, always nice to know who you're talking to.  You'll like it here, good bunch of folks, several ladies too.  Some carpenters, some not.  But a love of fine homebuilding.

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