what else besides tmolding could be used?

[muffin man]

hey guys i ended up makin my whole cab without tmolding grooves before. so i wanted to know what else can give it a stand out look on sides. im tryin to make it red anyone know?

[missioncontrol]

corner molding..... maybe?


that's what I used on my cocktail corners

[markrvp]

You can use Red electrical tape which, because of it's plastic-like backside, looks a lot like T-molding.

[missioncontrol]

I just painted it black

[muffin man]

i basically want red sides. to match my buttons. so is there type of like paint that would do that, but how could i get rid of that wood side look

[missioncontrol]

maybe you could get the plasic safety corner molding and find some paint that would adhere to it.....

[markrvp]

Use a primer like KILZ, probably two coats before painting with red.

[muffin man]

Use a primer like KILZ, probably two coats before painting with red.

[missioncontrol]

let us know how it comes out on an upright....

[danny_galaga]

You can use Red electrical tape which, because of it's plastic-like backside, looks a lot like T-molding.

[muffin man]

heheh red electrical tape. weird it would liek come off every week. every time i'd play i would have to re-adjust it back on.

well im gonna probally do the paint thing next so i will keep posted

any other options to give it that red side look remember to match my happ buttons

[quarterback]

You can use Red electrical tape which, because of it's plastic-like backside, looks a lot like T-molding.  You should be able to get it at Home Depot.

sorry, that's very deadpan. are you taking the p**s?

I don't know if he's serious or not, but I'll say that such an idea works.   

I have a black and gray L-shaped desk in my office (one of those particle board + screws + cams + dowel deals) that had some damage to the corner/one edge.  About 4 years ago I stretched some black electrical tape aroud the corner to cover where the black edge was all scraped up and it's still hanging in there.  Additionally, if I didn't know it was there, I don't think I'd ever notice.  The key would be to do it all in one pass so you don't have any breaks in it along the way.

[Kryten]

I noticed that Krylon has a new plastic paint in many colours you might want to try that then you don't need to prime.

-Darryl

[Tahnok]

I noticed that Krylon has a new plastic paint in many colours you might want to try that then you don't need to prime.

-Darryl

I think you misunderstood. I think he is trying to avoid t-molding altogether, not trying to change its color. Plastic paint won't do any good on the wooden cab edges.

[missioncontrol]

I noticed that Krylon has a new plastic paint in many colours you might want to try that then you don't need to prime.

-Darryl

I think you misunderstood. I think he is trying to avoid t-molding altogether, not trying to change its color. Plastic paint won't do any good on the wooden cab edges.

if he uses the plastic "L" safety corner moling then he can use that paint...

[muffin man]

I noticed that Krylon has a new plastic paint in many colours you might want to try that then you don't need to prime.

-Darryl

I think you misunderstood. I think he is trying to avoid t-molding altogether, not trying to change its color. Plastic paint won't do any good on the wooden cab edges.

yeah i can't use tmoldin on my cab. so im basically tryin to make substitute to put/paint/spray something on the place where tmolding should be, to a red like color to match my red happ controls

[markrvp]

I'm completely serious about the red electrical tape.  We use it on white PVC pipe to make candy cane christmas decorations.  The tape has a plastic back (so as not to conduct electricity) and works very well.

JohnIV actually used black electrical tape instead of T-molding on his first desktop controller and it looked very nice.

[walls83]

Led strips if you want it to light up.

[muffin man]

Led strips if you want it to light up.

and where can i get this ? i bet its not check lol

[walls83]

Its acually EL light strips.

[Kryten]

I noticed that Krylon has a new plastic paint in many colours you might want to try that then you don't need to prime.

-Darryl

I think you misunderstood. I think he is trying to avoid t-molding altogether, not trying to change its color. Plastic paint won't do any good on the wooden cab edges.

I didn't misunderstand I was referring to painting the plastic safety corner molding that missioncontrol mentioned.

 There wouldn't be much point in painting the wood edges with a paint formulated for bonding to plastics

http://www.krylon.com/main/product_template.cfm?levelid=5&sub_levelid=10&productid=1751&content=product_details
Click on the can for a colour chart

-Darryl

[missioncontrol]

hope these pics help to give you an idea about the "L" shape molding.....

[muffin man]

hope these pics help to give you an idea about the "L" shape molding.....

where can i acquire this lol? does it come in or different sizes?

and really nice cocktail

[missioncontrol]

It's still a WIP I will need T-molding for the top and there are alot of cometic stuff needing to be done... I also still need to put in the guts.. right now it's on the back burner as I am working on my upright first...

it's actually being used as a bedside table untill I get back to working on it....

[muffin man]

hey i tried that red electrical tape (just for fun) it really looked good, but after like one day of testing on one side it started to peel of. im gonna put up some pics soon of it

[danny_galaga]

I'm completely serious about the red electrical tape.

[Bones]

Do it right. Use a router or dremel and put in a groove.

[danny_galaga]

Do it right. Use a router or dremel and put in a groove.

you cant be doing it right if you're using a dremel 

[Kremmit]

Do it right. Use a router or dremel and put in a groove.

I think he's already assembled the thing, and can't bring the router to bear without taking it apart again.

He should hire an illegal alien to hand-paint the edges.

Hey, that actually gives me an idea.  Paint the edges with pickup bedliner.  Some brands are available in small cans for do-it-yourselfers, and in different colors- for example:
http://www.herculiner.com/prodinfo.html

I've read that it doesn't have to come out all bumpy, that's an artifact of the roller they tell you to use.  Brush it on and see what you get.

[DrewKaree]

Go to Home Depot.  Look in their molding section.  They make a molding that's called "half-round".  Paint the whole dang thing whatever color you want.  Cut it to whatever length you need.  Miter the corners if you want a really sharp look, or don't.  Using some finish nails, fasten it to your edges.  Done.

[missioncontrol]

Go to Home Depot.

[muell67]

have you thought about pvc edge tape it like a lamminate its usually about 3mm thick and comes in rolls. I believe you can get it in self adhesive or I know it can be applied with laminate glue. Its also made to match some of the more popular laminate manufacturers colors like, wilsonart, nevamar & formica. Its what they use on the edges of commercial laminate casework.

[danny_galaga]

have you thought about pvc edge tape it like a lamminate its usually about 3mm thick and comes in rolls. I believe you can get it in self adhesive or I know it can be applied with laminate glue. Its also made to match some of the more popular laminate manufacturers colors like, wilsonart, nevamar & formica. Its what they use on the edges of commercial laminate casework.

bingo! obvious really now that muell pointed it out! there IS normally a range of colurs and textures to suit different styles of formica. bound to be a red in there...

[Doc Thirst]

Chiming in a bit late, but if you plan to paint it anyway, you might just consider sanding down the rough edge, using a shop vac to get all the dust out, then running over it with "whipped joint compound" (it's reg joint compound only the consistency of whipped cream).  NOT HEAVY, just enough to fill the tiny crevasses.  Sand it down again, and you should have a pretty smooth edge.  The problem with this is that the joint compound is not very flexable so it will break out if you put it on heavy when the machine flexes.  On the other hand if you are just using it like wood filler and use very little, you should be fine.  Don't skimp on the paint either, and it should lay on a bit smoother.  Not exactly what your looking for it sounds like, but maybe it will give you the look you need.

On another note, I didn't route my cab until assembled either.  A bit tougher and I had to do the horizontal sections (at the ends anyway) with a razor knife, but I did managed to pull it off without it looking totally armature.

[neuromancer]

I built a plywood desk in 1989. What I did with the edges was to fill them with water based wood filler...

It's been moved a half dozen times at least, and the edges are still in good shape. Most of them look the way I finished them (which was stained to match the wood, and then varnished.

Bob

[19rjs99]

Why not mask it off and spray it with Plasti Dip? It comes in red and I believe Home Depot stocks it.

http://www.plastidip.com/consumer/index.html

[missioncontrol]

I'm just curious... did you ever decide on a solution?

[muffin man]

naw i decided i should just finish everything else and mess with that last. i was just think of gettin that l shape molding like yours and painting it red i will immediately post how it turns out after i do it.

currently im workin on my control panel (looks very nice )

[javeryh]

You could use t-molding.  Just cut off the bottom part with a razor and glue it on.  I had to do this for a section of my cab that I modified after assembly and couldn't get the router in there to recut the slots - you can't even tell the difference.

[missioncontrol]

any follow up on what you used muffin man?