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| sofakng:
Thanks! I've ordered a bunch of samples from t-molding.com so they should be here in a couple of days (I'm guessing since I leave on the east coast near them). I think I have pretty much everything figured out, but I'm still not sure on the router bit. I know I need a three-winged slot cutter size 3/32 bit from MLCS (thanks Octupus!), but I don't know which one to get. They seem to have different numbers and such? (one column says 1/4" shank set and the other says 1/2" shank set?) Also, should I get a 3/32 bit or a 5/64? Saint suggested last night that a 5/64 would give a more snug fit. |
| REBIRTH:
Regarding the router bit, the size shaft depends on the router you have. Some routers are not big enough to accept a 1/2" shaft... If you aren't sure about your router, you should just get the 1/4" shaft. As for 3/32 vs. 5/64... the snugger the better, that is true. I used a 3/32 though and found that plenty snug. It was so snug that I spent a good deal of time cursing at how hard it was to push that stuff in (I used soap to make it easier to push in, but was still hard). I was routing wood though, MDF might benefit from the smaller bit since it isn't as rigid as wood? An MDF "expert" should know better. |
| fredster:
I like the leather T molding too. It just looks better. If it's smooth I'd get colors. As far as how many feet, take a tape measure and measure the contour all the way down. Order about 10% more, or what ever is cheaper. you might get it cheaper if you order 50 feet, etc. You never know when you may need some more for a control panel, etc. |
| mattv:
LOL it's funny the way people see the same thing in different ways :-) The only time I would consider leather t-molding is if the machine was going to be on the set of a porn movie. But hey, if it works for you, go for it. |
| Snarbald:
Perhaps scratches and such blend in better on the leather texture t-moulding? |
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