Another T-Molding Problem

[gw71mgb]

I'm building a cabinet loosely based on a Centipede cab, except that I've rounded the vertices instead of having sharp corners.

I ordered T-Molding from Happs while I was ordering a bunch of other stuff from them.  I have two issues with the molding:

1) I asked Happs what size slotting cutter I needed for their 3/4" molding.  They told me 3/32".  Now everyplace I look, I see references to a 1/16" slot.  Unfortunately, I've already cut my slots.  I might have been able to get around this by the judicous use of adhesives, but for problem 2:

2) This molding is very stiff and inflexible, and it will not lay flat, even when held in the groove.  It almost looks like the edges are "scallopped" every couple of inches.

Did I get a piece of molding from the end of a large reel that got wound too tight?  Are some brands of molding more flexible than others?  Is there a way I can work with this?  I've tried bringing the temp of the molding up, but it still won't lay flat.

Thanks,

Gary

[Apollo]

1. Just ignore the slot size they recommend, Happ are basically full of #$%!

2. Unfortunately you have already made a mistake by buying T-molding from Happ, one of the worst t-molding suppliers out there. Happ t-molding almost always seems to turn up like you describe, I would never buy off them again. I would suggest you auction your t-molding and invest in a new batch from a different supplier otherwise you will never be happy with the finish you get.

[jcrouse]

A good source is www.t-molding.com

John

[Stingray]

I'll second t-molding.com, I've bought from them a couple times before and wouldn't consider getting it anywhere else. Good prices, high quality product, fast shipping.

-S

[Flinkly]

well, since you've already bought your t-molding, you might be able to get away with using the generous amounts of adhesive like a glue gun, and to get the shape you want, if you heat up the t-molding, it gets rather flexible.  i've never done this before, so i don't know if a hair dryer will do the trick for you or not, but it's an idea so you don't end up spending anymore money.

[gw71mgb]

Thanks all.  I ordered some new T-Molding from T-molding.com.  A world of difference.  The stuff from Happs was pure junk.  I can't imagine anything it could be used for.  It's so bad, I won't even try to resell it to someone else.

-gary

[subcriminal]

I got my chrome tmolding from Happs, no problems with quality Was a bit on the stiff side though, I had to warm it with a hair dryer to straighten it from being reeled.

[Mark70]

Thanks all.