1/16" vs. 5/64 slot cutter

[somunny]

Hi all,

I ordered 3/4" t-molding and a 5/64 slot cutter bit for my cabinet from t-mold.com.  I recently visited t-molding.com and they recommend a 1/16 bit for 3/4" t mold and smaller.  

Is 1/64 really going to make a difference?

Thanks!

Coop

[IG-88]

No. Use what you have. Hot glue makes a good adhesive and will fill in that small of a gap in my opinion. It's also inexpensive.  By the way how much did you spend on that t-molding if I may ask?

[somunny]

Excellent.  I was hoping that I didn't blow 25 bucks on an oversized bit (even though my head was telling me 1/64th was pretty insignificant, you can never be too sure).

As for the molding itself - 3/4" red was 50 cents per foot.

Thanks for the info.

Coop

[FractalWalk]

I used 5/64 and it was a perfect fit.

[Blakey]

FWIW, I bought 3/4" chrome moulding from t-molding.com, and used a locally bought 1.6mm cutter (1/16").

I didn't use any glue to hold it in, but had to hammer it in place. It's held in very firmly and takes a lot of effort to pull it out, and when it does come out it takes a little MDF with it.

5/64" would be a tiny bit easier to install, and also to remove I would guess.

[somunny]

Thanks for the feedback, guys!  

I'm really impressed with the way you treat noobs with inane questions.

Coop

[JAMMA Guy]

FWIW, I bought 3/4" chrome moulding from t-molding.com, and used a locally bought 1.6mm cutter (1/16").

I didn't use any glue to hold it in, but had to hammer it in place. It's held in very firmly and takes a lot of effort to pull it out, and when it does come out it takes a little MDF with it.

5/64" would be a tiny bit easier to install, and also to remove I would guess.

Same here .. I use plywood and have to use a rubber mallet to install it and when removing it always takes some material with it (no glue required that's for sure ... hehe).

[FractalWalk]

5/64" would be a tiny bit easier to install, and also to remove I would guess.

I could have installed mine by hand but a rubber mallet was much easier (and better looking). It holds firmly in place but not so firm that it takes out MDF when removing.  IMO, 5/64" is the "right" size.

[fredster]

I have some trouble from time to time doing the t-molding slot.  I guess I don't hold it straight and get tooooo excited cutting the groove.  But I'd recommend the smaller one.

I don't use glue.  I used a hammer.  But the groove got to big and it comes loose sometimes.