Best way to hide MDF edge?

[javeryh]

Hey guys - quick question I'm looking for a creative solution to... I have an exposed edge of 1/4" MDF that cannot accept t-molding.  It is perfectly flush with a finished piece of stained hard wood.  Any ideas on how to hide the edge?  So far all I can think of is bondo, sanding it smooth and painting it black but I'd love some other suggestions...

[Thenasty]

instead of sanding, route it.

[DeLuSioNal29]

Hate to be a pain, but a pic would REALLY help.  It really depends on what edge we're talking about here.  Placement matters!

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[javeryh]

I can't... there is no place to put the router! If I could, believe me I would.  Imagine a square hole with the piece of MDF on the bottom of the inside of the hole.  I attached a terrible picture.   

[JDFan]

Hate to be a pain, but a pic would REALLY help.  It really depends on what edge we're talking about here.  Placement matters!

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^This -- do you mean an exposed edge or a seam (since you say it is flush with the stained hardwood) and what type of hardwood ??

If it is indeed a 1/4" edge you should be able to get edge banding in the same hardwood or similar that could be used to hide the edge by either sanding/routing the edge back a bit so the edge banding sits flush and covers the MDF edge

[EvilNuff]

Edge banding or veneering are probably your best bets.

[kiel0909]

how big is that cutout?,  get some framing moulding, get it in hardwood, stain to match.

[big10p]

If I understand the situation correctly, I immediately had the same thought as JDFan.

[javeryh]

Thanks guys.  Opening is about 14" wide and 8" tall so not that big.  I just want to hide that MDF edge but the surface has a slight curve to it so I cant use a router to route a channel for the edge banding to sit in (or at least I can't do it neatly).  If I score where I want to cut out with a razor I might be able to get a straight edge but then I'm not even sure how to go about clamping it up.  Hmmm... I like that idea though.

[behrmr]

Thanks guys.  Opening is about 14" wide and 8" tall so not that big.  I just want to hide that MDF edge but the surface has a slight curve to it so I cant use a router to route a channel for the edge banding to sit in (or at least I can't do it neatly).  If I score where I want to cut out with a razor I might be able to get a straight edge but then I'm not even sure how to go about clamping it up.  Hmmm... I like that idea though.

You don't need a channel for edge banding to sit in. Self-adhesive edge banding goes on a flat surface.  You can then trim any excess with a hobby knife.

[BadMouth]

The stuff I've used from Lowes is iron on.  No need to clamp or cut anything.

[javeryh]

That's good to know.  My wording wasn't right... I didn't mean routing a channel like for t- molding.  I meant I couldn't route out a section for the entire edge banding to sit in (the same thickness as the edge banging) so it will be flush.  Make sense?

I might go this route anyway as I think it is the nicest looking solution...