Specialty Tool for T-molding?

[menace]

Even though the bit I used had a bearing it was too small to be any use--as long as your router guard remains flat the bit will be square--just takes a wee bit more concentration.

[paigeoliver]

The only time I ever had to cut a t-molding slot it was just on the edge of my Maze control panel. My friend used his router with like a 1/4" bit, and then I just glued it in.

[Minwah]

Even though the bit I used had a bearing it was too small to be any use--as long as your router guard remains flat the bit will be square--just takes a wee bit more concentration.

Well I had to order the arbor (shaft bit), so I thought I may as well get the bearings too...

[Nervous]

I just cut the rib off the back of the molding and roughed up the back surface a little with sandpaper.  Then I glued it onto the edges with hotmelt.  

Yep, hotmelt is almost as versitile as duct tape...

[menace]

Thats what I love about this board, there's always someone finding a new way to skin a cat (or attach t-molding in this case)    I'm going to remember that for next time or for smaller applications!

[Infrasonic]

I'm a big fan of hot glue too, I've got a near-antique craftsman 160 watt glue gun made out of a generous amount of Bakelite with a rubber cord real nice, with a double wide trigger.

anyways- I've never even attempted to cut t-molding slots without a slot cutter.  Anyways, i think it's 0.070 inches which is between 1/16 and 5/64.  Opitmal depth: 3/8 inches

[PedroSilva]

I've got a related question.  I used the 1/16th t-molding bit and a router.  The groove looked pretty nice and clean.

The other night I sweated and cursed for 2 damn hours pressing the T-molding into the groove.  My thumbs still hurt.

Is this normal?

Every step of this project seems to involve a lot of cursing.  I do sitll have 10 fingers though.

Use a plastic hammer ...

[soslo]

word. I have a rubber mallet from sears and that thing is worth its weight in wood and rubber.

Just don't hit anything too cloase to your face because the mallet muight pop back atcha! Not that I would know...

[PedroSilva]

Hi,

Here's what I came up with. Sorry , but I don't know what this things are called in English (they're "anilhas" in Portuguese ... if anybody knows the translation ... be my guest), but I think you'll get the picture.








If you have any questions fell free to ask.

[Tailgunner]

Watch your back Pedro, there's a glowing red eyed monster in your workshop.  

[PedroSilva]

Watch your back Pedro, there's a glowing red eyed monster in your workshop.  

Yeap ... keep's me company ... on all those long nigths ...