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Author Topic: Router bit size for T-molding.  (Read 3630 times)

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Router bit size for T-molding.
« on: April 21, 2004, 12:24:17 am »
Sorry guys, but can someone tell me the best size bit for T-molding? I know I've seen it a hundred times but I cant recall for sure.

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Re:Router bit size for T-molding.
« Reply #1 on: April 21, 2004, 12:35:14 am »
1/16 " slot cutter.

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Re:Router bit size for T-molding.
« Reply #2 on: April 21, 2004, 12:07:24 pm »
Thanks, anyone know the best place to order the 1/16 slot cutter from????

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Re:Router bit size for T-molding.
« Reply #3 on: April 21, 2004, 12:25:04 pm »
Thanks, anyone know the best place to order the 1/16 slot cutter from????

the FAQ at the top of the forum has this info. Specifically, the Router bit for T-Molding section.  :o

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Re:Router bit size for T-molding.
« Reply #4 on: April 21, 2004, 03:59:18 pm »
I got mine from MLCS (#5341)
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Re:Router bit size for T-molding.
« Reply #5 on: April 21, 2004, 04:41:39 pm »
www.carbide.com  

less than 30 bucks i belive.
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Re:Router bit size for T-molding.
« Reply #6 on: April 21, 2004, 11:38:40 pm »
I might sell mine.  I believe I am done using it, and I don't own a router (borrowed one for a friend after buying the bit).  I bought from MLCS as well and I believe it was just $16 shipped.

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Re:Router bit size for T-molding.
« Reply #7 on: April 22, 2004, 12:30:04 am »
Here's an older thread with a bit of router talk... slot, plunge, template, etc...  have a look...

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Re:Router bit size for T-molding.
« Reply #8 on: April 22, 2004, 04:09:13 am »
He, he, at the end of that thread I see the "buyer bug" bit you too. That's the problem with shops like that, they have so many cool items you always end up ordering a hole bunch of things ;) I went a tad overboard ordering a 16pc Forstner Bit Set (#9146). Pretty cool stuff, but so far I only used the 1 1/8" bit. But then who knows, I might get the urge to drill a hole of another size  ;D
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Re:Router bit size for T-molding.
« Reply #9 on: May 09, 2004, 12:14:44 pm »
Just as an update, I took a couple of the guys advice and bought a slot cutter from MLCS. I didn't even slot more than 3 inches in MDF and the bit through all three carbite tips! I realized this when one of the bits flew off and hit me in the leg. I should of realized that this bit would perform crappy since I bought it so cheap. If I was just routing plywood I DO believe that this bit would of been fine but with the density of MDF it just couldn't cut it, excuse the pun. I ended up using a larger bit a budy had and hot glue. I think my next cab might have to be plywood or purchase a better more expensive bit.

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Re:Router bit size for T-molding.
« Reply #10 on: May 09, 2004, 03:02:10 pm »
If you didn't hit any nails or screws with the slot cutter, I would call the company and complain.  There is no way the mdf could tear the carbide tips off the bit in that short amount of time.  MDF is notorious for dulling carbide quickly, but not pulling tips off.
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Re:Router bit size for T-molding.
« Reply #11 on: May 09, 2004, 06:02:13 pm »
no, didn't hit nuthin, I WILL write to them!

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Re:Router bit size for T-molding.
« Reply #12 on: May 09, 2004, 06:07:19 pm »
Wow, I bought my bit from MLCS and didn't have any problem cutting my MDF.  I was paranoid when I was using it.  The thing looks so lethal I was afraid it was going to come apart or something.  I bought the 1/2" size collet and cut about 30 feet on my project and it worked great.

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Re:Router bit size for T-molding.
« Reply #13 on: May 09, 2004, 08:11:51 pm »
Sounds like you had the bit on backwards to me........

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Re:Router bit size for T-molding.
« Reply #14 on: May 09, 2004, 08:46:47 pm »
Sounds like you had the bit on backwards to me........

I was just going to say that.  An incorrectly placed bit would certainly do that.

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Re:Router bit size for T-molding.
« Reply #15 on: May 09, 2004, 09:44:29 pm »
No, I was cutting into the wood, maybe it was a bad bit, I borrowed another bit that was an 1/8 inch bit and it worked fine with no problems.

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Re:Router bit size for T-molding.
« Reply #16 on: May 10, 2004, 09:19:46 am »
Sounds like you had the bit on backwards to me........

I was just going to say that.  An incorrectly placed bit would certainly do that.

How can you put it on wrong?  It's a disc blade on a shaft isn't it?  It will only go in the router one way.  I haven't seen one of these bits IRL, so if they don't work like this, let me know so I don't make a mistake when I start my project.

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Re:Router bit size for T-molding.
« Reply #17 on: May 10, 2004, 10:16:14 am »
You have to put the whole thing together from the cutter, bearing and stuff. You could put the slot cutter on upside down. It's pretty obvious in which way it should go on though. You always have to work against the turn direction of the bit.
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Re:Router bit size for T-molding.
« Reply #18 on: May 10, 2004, 04:53:10 pm »
Exactly, it's not one solid piece of equipment. Blade, bearing and arbour are all seperate. Its very easy to put the blade on backwards ( I know from experience ).

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Re:Router bit size for T-molding.
« Reply #19 on: May 10, 2004, 09:19:27 pm »
Exactly, it's not one solid piece of equipment. Blade, bearing and arbour are all seperate. Its very easy to put the blade on backwards ( I know from experience ).
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Re:Router bit size for T-molding.
« Reply #20 on: May 11, 2004, 06:25:30 am »
Wow. Awesome graphics! Alot of time on your hands?

Were you pushing the router through the MDF in the wrong direction?

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Re:Router bit size for T-molding.
« Reply #21 on: May 11, 2004, 08:53:19 am »
Exactly, it's not one solid piece of equipment. Blade, bearing and arbour are all seperate. Its very easy to put the blade on backwards ( I know from experience ).
eg:-)



Okay, okay, I got it!  ;D

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Re:Router bit size for T-molding.
« Reply #22 on: May 11, 2004, 09:05:55 am »
You know what? I have mine on in the opposite direction!  :o

Maybe my router turns in the opposite direction, but it runs clockwise so I have my cutter mounted clockwise too.


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:edit: ok I guess the "eg:-)" meant you were probably displaying the improper way to mount the cutter. That's really confusing then!  >:(  People might misunderstand that image and think that's the way to put it together.
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Re:Router bit size for T-molding.
« Reply #23 on: May 11, 2004, 07:35:14 pm »
No, I had the bit on correctly, I've owned several bits that required assembly, and I always check the spin of the bit and the direction I need to route before starting. There was no "burning" or struggeling with the router, the carbites simply fell away from the bit. I going to request another 3 wing cutter and see what happens.

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Re:Router bit size for T-molding.
« Reply #24 on: May 12, 2004, 12:06:27 am »
You know what? I have mine on in the opposite direction!  :o

Maybe my router turns in the opposite direction, but it runs clockwise so I have my cutter mounted clockwise too.


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:edit: ok I guess the "eg:-)" meant you were probably displaying the improper way to mount the cutter. That's really confusing then!  >:(  People might misunderstand that image and think that's the way to put it together.

Holy crap!  <embarrassed grin>

you're right, I just wanted to show how the arbour, blade, and bearing all are seperate, and used the first animated gif i could find..wouldn't you know the pic is a mirror image of the proper placement..(I didn't even take the time to look at that..  ::) ) the blade is on backwards in the pic I got from houseoftools.com..sorry for any confusion..


er, I mean..."I just wanted to show how easily the blade could be put on backwards"... ahem..

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Re:Router bit size for T-molding.
« Reply #25 on: May 12, 2004, 04:05:14 am »
er, I mean..."I just wanted to show how easily the blade could be put on backwards"... ahem..

 ;)
He, he, ok you succeeded at that  ;D
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