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T-Molding: Leather Texture or Smooth? (for 3/4" wood) ...and how many feet?
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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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