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Author Topic: 5/8" T-Molding Dimensions  (Read 2063 times)

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5/8" T-Molding Dimensions
« on: May 30, 2010, 01:34:19 am »
I am restoring a Plateau Z-Back cab and the T-Molding is 5/8". However, it appears to be offset (the "T" is off-center so that there is 3/8 on one side and 1/4 on the other). Is this normal?
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Re: 5/8" T-Molding Dimensions
« Reply #1 on: June 01, 2010, 08:49:23 pm »
I hate it when people bump posts, but I need a response ASAP so I can order my molding.
Is T-molding always symmetrical? I am thinking if I order standard 5/8", it'll be 1/16 too short on the inside and 1/16 too long on the outside.
3/4" would be perfect on the inside, but 1/8 too wide on the outside. I still haven't picked up a router, so trimming it isn't really an option.
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Re: 5/8" T-Molding Dimensions
« Reply #2 on: June 01, 2010, 09:12:19 pm »
Sounds more likely that it was 3/4 molding that was just trimmed to me.  That would explain the off center.

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Re: 5/8" T-Molding Dimensions
« Reply #3 on: June 01, 2010, 09:21:01 pm »
Are you sure its not 13/16 ths offset see http://www.tapeease.com/t-moldin.htmfor many t-moulding dimensions.

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Re: 5/8" T-Molding Dimensions
« Reply #4 on: June 02, 2010, 12:52:44 am »
Looking at it closer, it does appear to be trimmed. Since it was a factory cab, I didn't even consider that. They must've used 5/8" wood, but got a better price on 3/4" T-molding.

I saw another thread where someone mentioned using a chisel along the edge. I might try that, just afraid I'd nick the wood.
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Re: 5/8" T-Molding Dimensions
« Reply #5 on: June 02, 2010, 09:11:51 am »
Yes a good quality SHARP chisel works fine for this.  Hold it flat against the wood, and at a 45 degree angle to the molding.. run it along.  It should just peel right off. Thats what I did and it was way easier than i thought.