T-Molding for quarter inch wood

[cigardude]

Hi everyone. I've been searching for some 1/4" t-molding but no luck. Has anyone ever used it before? Do you have any other suggestions to finish the edges?

[PL1]

How about something like GRE34078A.




Scott

[eds1275]

I would just get some regular and follow any one of the methods opn this site for trimming. The sharp chisel seems to be the most popular, but I have had luck with a veneer trimmer tool that only does one side at a time that is available at home depot for $7.

[jdbailey1206]

My understanding is that they only sell .5" to 1.5" sizes.  I've never heard of anything as small as 1/4".  If its possible I would get 1/2" material for your build.  If you have already built your machine I would have to agree with eds.  But keep in mind if you go with a trimmer you won't have a smooth rounded edge.  It will be noticeable when you trim it. 

[Nephasth]

Use a round over bit with your router.

[severdhed]

the biggest problem i would see with using t-molding on 1/4" wood is once you cut the slot, there would be hardly anything left.  most T-molding i've seen uses a 1/8" slot cutter, that would leave only 1/16" of wood on either side of the slot, which i can't imagine would be strong enough to hold up to anything.  I'd either look for a some type of glue on molding, or just use a round over bit on it.

[eds1275]

the biggest problem i would see with using t-molding on 1/4" wood is once you cut the slot, there would be hardly anything left.  most T-molding i've seen uses a 1/8" slot cutter, that would leave only 1/16" of wood on either side of the slot, which i can't imagine would be strong enough to hold up to anything.  I'd either look for a some type of glue on molding, or just use a round over bit on it.

1/8" slot cutter? Maybe for the run of the mill stuff you can find in the hardware stores, but I'm pretty sure the norm is 1/16 in this hobby.

Another option would be the stick on pin striping you can find in the automotive store, they may have something in that thickness and I bet if you seal the edge of the mdf/wood it will stick nicely and for a long time.

[paigeoliver]

3/32" is the official size. Although quite a lot of people use 1/16" because you can get that size at Harbor Freight. If you use 1/8" you might have to glue the stuff down depending on which tmolding you end up with.

[matt4949]

Use a round over bit with your router.

I agree and make sure to seal the edge with thinned wood glue or bondo so that the paint does not fade over time or gets fat.

[severdhed]

you guys are right, my bad...it is a 1/16" slot, but that is still a significant portion of the 1/4" wood.  i wouldn't want to weaken it that much. 

[michelevit]

Use edge banding instead of t molding.
Its even sold at home depot and a perfect way to seal the end of plywood.
Applies easily with a clothes iron and thin enough to be trimmed with a small plane or even a razor blade/exacto knife.

[cigardude]

Thanks for all of the great advice everyone. I think that I am just going to bite the bullet and make the sides and control panel from 1/2" wood so I can just stick on some regular T-Molding and call it a day.