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Alternative to 5/8" MDF for control panel?
sofakng:
Well, I finally found a lumber yard that could order me 5/8" MDF so I should have it tommorow or the beginning of next week.
Bumble, you're saying that I need "offset" 3/4" T-Molding for my 5/8" MDF?
In this thread...
http://www.arcadecontrols.org/yabbse/index.php?board=1;action=display;threadid=19900
I was told that if I get this 5/8" MDF and 1/4" Lexan, that normal 3/4" T-Molding would fit perfectly. All I have to do is cut off-center.
Is this correct?
Sylentwulf:
--- Quote from: sofakng on June 03, 2004, 12:26:48 pm ---Well, I finally found a lumber yard that could order me 5/8" MDF so I should have it tommorow or the beginning of next week.
Bumble, you're saying that I need "offset" 3/4" T-Molding for my 5/8" MDF?
In this thread...
http://www.arcadecontrols.org/yabbse/index.php?board=1;action=display;threadid=19900
I was told that if I get this 5/8" MDF and 1/4" Lexan, that normal 3/4" T-Molding would fit perfectly. All I have to do is cut off-center.
Is this correct?
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You need 1/8" Lexan.
1/8" Lexan plus 5/8" MDF equals 6/8" which equals 3/4", for 3/4" T-molding. Then, yes, should be fine (that's what I'm planning on as well)
Bumblebounces:
--- Quote from: sofakng on June 03, 2004, 12:26:48 pm ---Bumble, you're saying that I need "offset" 3/4" T-Molding for my 5/8" MDF?
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You don't NEED the offset T-molding but it might make your life easier. If you use the regular 3/4 inch T-molding, the groove you cut in your 5/8 inch edge will be off center and very close to one edge. I have had problems with MDF splitting (it is just compressed fibers, not even glued like particle board) when driving brads into the edge with my pneumatic brad nailer. This actually happend when I designed this control panel and I decided to build the rest of the cab out of particle board as it does not split as bad (in my experience, at least). I suspect the same could be true with a T-molding slot that is not in the center of the 5/8 edge. You could split the MDF when tapping the T-molding into the slot. It's just something to think about. That's why this forum exists... To get another opinion or other options for your idea. I offer this as an option, not the only way you should attempt it. Ultimately, the decision is yours alone.
Bumble