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AMDman13:
Okay, so I scored today and found a local Wilsonart warehouse that sells this stuff at about 1/2 the price as HD. Looks like I'm going with laminate! :)
My question is what finish are people using for black? They have #1 which is a high gloss finish. #7 texture gloss and #60 Matte textured with moderate reflective quality.
Any feedback or opinions would be great.
BamBam:
I use a textured gloss and like the results. Not too crazy about painted cabs unless you have a good quality spray gun.
John
AMDman13:
Textured gloss is what I was thinking thanks! I have 3/4" MDF and I already cut the T-molding slot using a 1/16th slot. Only trouble is from what I read to get perfect results I need 13/16" T-Molding which uses a 7/64th slot.
Does anyone know if this will fit in a 1/16th slot?
Thanks again for the response!
MikeDeuce:
--- Quote from: marlborroman13 on March 31, 2006, 09:16:07 pm ---Textured gloss is what I was thinking thanks! I have 3/4" MDF and I already cut the T-molding slot using a 1/16th slot. Only trouble is from what I read to get perfect results I need 13/16" T-Molding which uses a 7/64th slot.
Does anyone know if this will fit in a 1/16th slot?
Thanks again for the response!
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If it doesn't, you can always raise/lower the bit to cut the slightly wider 7/64" slot.
squirrellydw:
I just used crystal black on mine, I think it was textured gloss. My laminate thickness is like 1/16 so I don't think it will be noticeable. I also laminated the inside and outside, I was told since I used the thin stuff (cabinet grade) if I didn't do both sides it might bow. Better safe than sorry. Here the link to my site with some pics
http://www.theseashore.us/staticpages/index.php?page=ArcadeCocktailTable