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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:


--- Quote from: severdhed on October 16, 2013, 09:52:43 am ---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.

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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:


--- Quote from: Nephasth on October 16, 2013, 08:40:56 am ---Use a round over bit with your router.

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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. 

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