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Hi,

The previous owner cut part of the crown moulding so he could fit built
in closets. Now the closets are gone (good riddance) and I would like
to repair the moulding. Also, I'm adding an internal door that I would
like to have the same moulding. The following is not a good picture,
but you can tell the shape:

http://i.math.drexel.edu/~pg/moulding.jpg

What is my best strategy for finding moulding like that? I have visited
every single lumber yard and every mill shop in the 10 mile radius (I'm
in Philly) with now luck. One mill shop said they would do it for $200
+ $40/lf. Obviously, this is unaffordable.

Thank you in advance for your suggestions!

Aaron Fude

You might be able to make a satisfactory section using a shaped template and
some sort of patching plaster or similar material. You can mark and cut the
template from the cut edge of the old molding. The new section could be
built up with wood or foam in the back.

A piece of similar molding might be modified by building up or trimming down
where needed. Sometimes you can add on a small strip of wood and use a
router to shape it as needed. Foam is pretty easy to shape with sharp or hot
tools. Anything you make will take quite a bit of work and some skill. A
friend with woodcarving or craft skills might have some better ideas.

Don Young