trimming t-molding

[stratjakt]

Has anyone here ever used t-molding that was wider than the boards, and trimmed it with a utility knife?  How did it work out?  Did it look stock, or hackish?

I want to redo my Playchoice 10 with red t-mold, because the cabinet is just too black and boring, and I'm not trying to have my game room look like a bowling alley, and red/black/grey are the PC10's "color pallette".  T-molding dot com only has 3/4", and the width I need is 5/8..

Also the boards have swollen in spots, I've clamped and glued them, but if I used 5/8, I may have some probs with exposed edges..

So I figure on getting 3/4, installing it, then trimming it very carefully with a sharp blade.  Thoughts?

[pointdablame]

t-mold.com has red T-molding in 5/8"

http://www.t-mold.com/product/sr-10.htm

[stratjakt]

They arent shipping anything until Oct 10th, and I want to move this cab to its home this weekend.. Plus, like I said, the extra width will cover some of the swollen edges..

[Bones]

I trimmed mine using a sharp knife like you have described and it came out looking tidy. I can tell it has been trimmed, but nobody else would.

Be carefull though, I have seen at least two postings recently where people have slipped doing this and cut themself up pretty bad.

[Fuzzguitar]

I did this on my first cab and it came out a real treat.

Made it near impossible to cut myself but cutting away from my body. 

Just use a very sharp blade, do some little tests to find the angle you like and go for it. You actually have to cut reasonably quickly to keep the angle consistant though don't go too nuts.

I doubt anyone could tell mine was done without a magnifying glass.

The other thing is my T-molding was very soft, dull and rubbery black, easy to trim.

The original molding on my cab was incredibly firm and shiny (20+ yrs old) so if you have stuff like that obviously re-think my advice as it may not be so easy to work with.

[tivogre]

I'm one of the recent casualties:



Stabbed the whole blade of the utility knife in the side of my knee.

I was VERY lucky to miss any tendons / ligaments.

Again, BE CAREFUL!

[steptoe]

i cut a slot in some spare mdf, a bit wider then it should, i had my moulding cut to length and just went along and trimmed it, then mounted it. I didnt want to disturb my paint job on the cab.

[DreamArcades]

I often use 7/8th t-molding on 3/4 inch wood and trim the excess. I think it looks as good or better than 3/4.

Also, we have rubberised (not sure if that's a real word) red t-molding in stock. It's more durable than the plastic type you'll get at other places.

Still, we only have it in 3/4.
-Mike