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UK T-molding (T-moulding?) questions.
garyh:
Hi everyone,
Discovered MAME in January, currently building a cabinet to relive my youth. First post on this forum.
I have a three questions maybe someone can help me with:
1. Are there any t-molding suppliers in the UK?
2. My cabinet is made from 18mm MDF (or at least it will be when it's finished). Would 11/16 inch t-moulding work okay or is 3/4 inch cut down after install better?
3. Is t-molding worth the trouble or would it be better/easier/cheaper just to put a curved profile on the edges with a router.
Any help or advice gratefully received.
Gary
PedroSilva:
Hi,
I'm in Portugal and I order my t-molding from the US (www.t-molding.com). Not to worry ... very good service.
Yes you should get t-molding and yes you should get 3/4.
Just a little correction ... it's 19 mm, not 18 ... ;D
3/4 x 2,54" = 19,05 mm :)
garyh:
Hi Pedro
Thanks for the reply.
My cabinet panels are 18mm thick, hence 11/16in (17.46mm) t-molding is slightly too small and 3/4in (19.05mm) is slightly too big.
Best regards
Gary
Minwah:
I am in the UK and I also got my t-molding from www.t-molding.com. Swallow Amusements (http://www.coin.demon.co.uk/) sell it also, if you don't mind paying by cheque.
Get the 3/4" T-molding - yes, it is a little too large, but not enough that it needs trimming (trimming would be very difficult anyway). Just route the groove in the centre of the 18mm MDF, and only a very slight amount (in theory 0.375mm) will overhang on each side.
Also yes it is worth the trouble of installing t-molding. It is really easy to route the groove (even if you haven't routed before) and finishes any cabinet off a treat :)
Silver:
On a side note, does anyone have any before/after shots (or links to) they could show? (I talking about a cab with and without t-molding)
I'm UK based too, not the worlds greatest carpenter and working out exactly how much woodwork I need to get it looking good.
Cheers