EZ way to put on t-molding??

[Demon-Seed]

Hi
I got my tmolding for my control panel today. the panel is done and looks good, I am satisfied with it. I do not want try and cut the tmolding slot and screw it up.. any advise on how to do it right? I only have one shot.. its 3/4" inch black tmolding.

thanks
JIM

[SirPeale]

Get some scrap board and practice cutting first!

[spystyle]

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[Demon-Seed]

Hi
I seen that picture of the router you have...hmm its round and sits ontop of the wood.. the router I have is a handheld one...actually used to cut electrical outlets in try wall.. hmmm.... it can't use the top of the wood as a guide like the one in your pic any other solutions?? All I have is the control panel to t-mold

thx
JIM

[REBIRTH]

Sounds like you have a handheld dremel type thing?  I doubt you would be able to cut a t-molding slot very well with that at all.  A normal router/router bit is self guiding, so it really does most of the work for you.  You can route a slot around the entire panel in seconds.  With a handheld dremel device I don't see how you could do it.  Got any friends that you could borrow a router from?

[SirPeale]

Like I said, get a piece of scrap and practice.

If you don't have scrap, there's got to be a construction site somewhere with a dumpster.

It doesn't even have to be 3/4" (or whatever thickness) since it's just practice.

[Demon-Seed]

Hey
I know but I was wondering if it is possible without a router? any handheld tool? not sure I can get a router thats why

[AlanS17]

Most Home Depots rent tools... and you'll only need it for a day anyways...

[unclet]

I called local cabinet makers and found one which had a 1/16" router bit for T-molding.   He charged me $10 to cut both sides of my cabinet along with the 4-player control panel.   That is the easiest way I found since I really dont like routers ...... plus it is cheaper than renting one as well.

Remember these are professional cabinet makers so the chances they "mess-up" is a lot less than if I tried it myself.... good luck!

[spystyle]

I've worked in construction and often seen those being used to make freehand cuts in drywall and sheetrock for electrical outlets, it's probably called a RotoZip or DeWalt Drywall Cutter. That's not the ticket for routing a slot for the t-molding.

Dig it?
Craig

Hi
I seen that picture of the router you have...hmm its round and sits ontop of the wood.. the router I have is a handheld one...actually used to cut electrical outlets in try wall.. hmmm.... it can't use the top of the wood as a guide like the one in your pic any other solutions?? All I have is the control panel to t-mold

thx
JIM

[Demon-Seed]

ok i will look into it.. my bro may have one