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big daddy:
My cab came out pretty well except for 1 exception...I had tremendous issues with my routing of the tmolding grooves   >:(

Firstly I waited until it was assembled to route (instead of doing it while it was laying down with easy access).  Second my router bit was originally upside down, which completely dulled the blade by the time I realized it.  To top it off, the router bit was the wrong size (too small).  Instead of doing the smart thing and waiting until a new bit came in that was 1) sharp 2) the correct size...I tried to make due and ended up butchering my grooves.

Anyway, now for parts of my tmolding, the grove is too large for the tmolding so it doesn't hold.  Since the cab and monitor etc is already mounted, and in place in my house...I can't just fill with putty or similar and re-route.

So is there a decent alternative to keeping my tmolding attached?  I tried wood glue, but it didn't seem to hold the tmolding down.  My father suggested some black trimming nails, but I can't imagine how that would look good.  Anyone have any other suggestions?
gobuchul74:
I think an epoxy or something like Liquid Nails might be better than wood glue.  I'd try caulking the groove with liquid nails, then clamping the t-molding down until the glue set.  You might only be able to do a foot or so at a time, but I'd bet that would work.
brained:
Get yourself a Glue Gun and a couple of glue sticks, that thing worked for me and It holds pretty fast!! and if you make a mistake you can simply remove the glue from the wood without much strain. Some guy told me that there are glue sticks for wood, but I've used conventional ones and it worked fine.

Good luck with your project... post them pics  :police:
Jabba:
Something else you could try if the glue doesn't hold is cut some small cardboard strips to fit in the hole beside the groove to snug it up. I've never done this but should work out.
SteveJ34:
I second the suggestion for a glue gun. I have taken this approach in previous projects as fix and it has held fine.
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