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rchadd:

Hi

I am thinking about various jobs involved in building a mame cam.

I am pretty confident about the basic carpentry involved in building the box.

However there is one thing that I find sort confusing... how to fit the T-Molding.

I figure you need to make a grove down the edges where molding is to be fitted. But how do you make it? So far I gather you should use a router with a slot cutting bit, but what is the technique?

I have never used a router before so I find this a bit daunting - I'm sure in reality it is not that hard.

Perhaps some kind person could provide a tutorial (with pictures) explaining the process of fitting the T-Molding (including any hints and tips)?

cheers

- richard

SirPeale:

Having just started using a router, I can explain a bit.

You place the bit in the router, set the router to the depth that you want to cut, and start cutting into the side of the cabinet.  Yes, it's that simple.

patrickl:

I found it amazingly easy as to use well. It's such a versatile tool, I'm amazed so few people own one. Allthough, I didn't own any powertools myself before I started building a cab.

:edit: Only problem I had was to find the right bit in the Netherlands (allthough I didn't look very hard). I bought a slot cutter bit from the US (and a router that could take a 1/4" shank). I bought  mine from this page from MLCS (I got #5341) on a tip from someone else here.

SNAAAKE:

"fitting" ?
Use a rubber mallet,dont use hammer(common mistake) 8)

rchadd:


--- Quote from: SNAAAKE on April 18, 2004, 07:42:46 am ---"fitting" ?
Use a rubber mallet,dont use hammer(common mistake) 8)

--- End quote ---

any glue required?

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