what is the best way to do T-Molding?

[Otraotaku]

Im begging to build a cabinet and have no idea on how to insert / cut or whatever on a 3/4 edge...

WHat do you guys do? Whats the easiest + cost effiecent way?

I cant even find T-Molding in local hardware stores? (lowes + home depot)

[AceTKK]

you use a router and a 1/16" slot cutting bit.

[tommy]

You won't  find T-molding in HD/L  you would have to find an arcade dealer near you or order online, thats like trying to find beer in starbucks.

1/16 bit right down the middle.

[sofakng]

Take a look at t-molding.com.  They have a good selection and I've had excellent service from them.

Here's what I have on my cabinet: http://www.t-molding.com/cart/customer/product.php?productid=16&cat=6&page=1

[DreamArcades]

Check out: www.dreamarcades.com/parts/
We do not have as many colors as t-molding.com much our prices are much lower. Plus you can save on shipping by buying other arcade parts as well.
-Mike

[Veinman]

My experience / approximate costs:
40 feet of T-molding from t-molding.com = $21.00
1/16" slot-cut router bit from Home Depot = $16.00
Arbor for the router bit from Home Depot = $10.00
Borrowed router = $0.00
Rubber mallet from Menards = $4.00

Total cost = $51.00

[mmmPeanutButter]

Check out MLCS

That's where I bought my slot cutter.  They're cheap and have free shipping.

[javeryh]

I second MLCS - thay are great.

[Veinman]

Wow, those are some cheap prices!

[lesserChance]

Ive built a couple cabinets myself, but can never seem to get my t molding to look quite right.

[spystyle]

If you do it right the first time, it'll be "on-center" and won't need to be glued, if you are "off-center" route it out again, and glue it in with hotglue.

Dig it?
Craig

[tivogre]

One "tip" that I learned is to set your bit depth using a scrap of the same wood your cabinet sides are made of. 

Cut a slot down one side of the scrap.

Here's the "tip":

Now, flip the scrap over and check the bit depth against the slot you cut.  If you're dead center, the bit will hit EXACTLY in the center of the slot you just cut.

An expansion on the "tip":

I found that t-molding "wants" a 3/32" slot cutter.  most people use a slightly smaller 1/16" slot cutter, because it's more readily available.  If you're using a 1/16th, center it as best you can using the method above.  Then route the slot in your cabinet sides.  Flip the side over, and RE-ROUTE the slot without moving the bit.  You'll end up with a PERFECTLY centered slot almost exactly the right size.

Hope this helps someone.