T molding routing HELP!!!!!

[leapinlew]

Heres a shot from Arcadeparadise thanks to sasquatch.



You can find his tutorial at www.arcadeparadise.org

[jmricker]

Thanks acevedor2 and leapinlew, I simply didn't understand how the bit worked. The picture really helped too.

Joel

[acevedor2]

No problem Joel. Let us know if you need any more help.  Cheers.
Ray

[jmricker]

Here is another question for you. I have a slot cutter in mind that I want to buy and I want to make sure I've got this figured out correctly.

Here is the t-molding I want to buy from t-molding.com
 
(specifications for the t-molding are at the bottom)
http://www.t-molding.com/store/product.php?productid=11&cat=25&page=1

The spec says that the slot needs to be 3/32" wide and 5/16" deep.  I've read that people suggest a 3 Wing Slot Cutter so here is what I have in mind:

(midway down the page)
http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/smarthtml/pages/bt_slot.html#438

Specifically I want to get item number #5344 which is a 1/4" shank to fit my router, has a slot width of 3/32", and has a cutting depth of 1/2" which is deeper than the required 5/16" but I guess is all right. Am I on the right track here?

Joel

[leapinlew]

You want a 1/16" slot cut - not a 3/32".

[jmricker]

You want a 1/16" slot cut - not a 3/32".

Is that because of the barbs on the side? You want the slot to be 1/16" smaller than their specified 3/32"?

Joel

[leapinlew]

You want a 1/16" slot cut - not a 3/32".

Is that because of the barbs on the side? You want the slot to be 1/16" smaller than their specified 3/32"?

Joel

it just doesn't have a snug fit in the 3/32. I use 1/16 and so do most other folks. If I'm wrong I'll buy you a 3/32".

[acevedor2]

Lew is absolutely correct.  It is a 1/16 and I got it from MLCS as well (5341 I believe). Worked great and T-molding fits like a glove.   

[ScottS]

Is that because of the barbs on the side? You want the slot to be 1/16" smaller than their specified 3/32"?

Err... It looks to me like the specified slot width for the 1/2" T-molding that you linked to is 1/16th of an inch, just like leapinlew said!

[btp2k2]

I just bought the cutter directly from T-Molding.com....it was cheap and easy, plus it came complete..no need to worry about upside down installation.....I have used the same cutter on several arcade and non arcade projects and love it.....

[jmricker]

Err... It looks to me like the specified slot width for the 1/2" T-molding that you linked to is 1/16th of an inch, just like leapinlew said!

I was actually going by the little picture at the bottom that showed the width of the spine with barbs to be 3/32". I now see what you are talking about that I should have read that actually says 1/16" at the top with the description.

See, I've read so much about t-molding, routers, and bits that I can't even see the obvious information! Thanks

Joel

[acevedor2]

I just bought the cutter directly from T-Molding.com....it was cheap and easy, plus it came complete..no need to worry about upside down installation.....I have used the same cutter on several arcade and non arcade projects and love it.....

Glad they sent yours complete.  I got mine from them and they sent as two pieces (the arbor and cutter separate) so I had to put it together.

Just remember if that happens to make sure it is going the right way.