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tmolding alternative?????
MameMe:
--- Quote ---I've been using a router to round off the edges of my MDF sides as well. I find T molding can get scuffed up pretty quick.
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Pathdoc2...Do you have any pictures?
patrickl:
--- Quote from: nikfaulkner on May 05, 2004, 11:41:55 am ---i stumbled across this why looking for chrome tmolding
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Any particular reason why you're not using regular chrome T-Molding? I have some from (T-molding.com) and it looks reel purdy. I think it's a tad too wide for 3/4" though (and it cannot be trimmed down).
DrewKaree:
I coulda swore someone posted a recent pic of the bit you'd use, but in doing some research, I found a good bit to use for this purpose. It's called a convex edge bit. It'll shape the entire thing without having to make two passes for each edge.
For a picture of this, go to www.rockler.com or www.grizzly.com. Make sure you spend the extra and get the CARBIDE version. HSS will dull too quick.
rdagger:
--- Quote from: Spaced Invader on May 05, 2004, 10:01:44 pm ---http://www.tapeease.com/peel_&_stick_decorative_trim.htm
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That website has some cool alternatives. Has anyone used the aluminum t-molding? Do you think the real metal t-molding would bend properly on a cab's 90 degree angles?
spidermonkey:
I'm not ranting but I don't quite understand why some people are always looking for ways to replace or resemble t-molding. The stuff is pretty darn cheap, it comes in all kinds of colors, sizes and surface textures. It's easily obtained on Ebay and various sites that specialize in it. Its very light so shipping charges aren't an issue. I'm all for finding alternatives when it comes to controls and pretty much anything related to cab building because it widens our range of choices..but t-molding ? What could possibly look better and more authentic then your favorite color of brand new t-molding to finish off your cab ? Especially since the stuff is so cheap. If its because people don't want to buy a router then just rent one for the day. Maybe I'm being close minded but I just don't understand the need for alternatives when the perfect, tried and true solution is right under my nose. Good ol'e plastic t-molding. ;D
PS. No I don't work for a t-molding manufacturer. I'm just trying to figure out why some cab builders are steering away from it ???