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Silly T-Molding Question
« on: April 10, 2003, 09:13:14 pm »
I finally picked up the 1/16" slot cutter bit and will be routing my side panels for the t-molding this weekend.  My question is:

Do I cut the slot ALL the way around the side panel, or just the areas that are clearly visible??  I suppose I also need to know this to know how much t-molding to buy as well...

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Re:Silly T-Molding Question
« Reply #1 on: April 10, 2003, 10:02:57 pm »
I'd say the top and front, but that's me.  Of course, thats how I've seen every cab do it.

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Re:Silly T-Molding Question
« Reply #2 on: April 10, 2003, 10:08:00 pm »
I went all the way around.  actually my buddy did the routing on this cab so HE went all the way around.

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Re:Silly T-Molding Question
« Reply #3 on: April 10, 2003, 11:26:15 pm »
My original Centipede cab is routed all around.

That's also the way I would do it
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Re:Silly T-Molding Question
« Reply #4 on: April 11, 2003, 02:01:04 am »
Is there fabric on the back of your sofa?  It is also possible that one day the back of your cab will be visible.  T-mold the back.  I would argue, though, that you can leave the bottom of your cab unroutered/t-molded  :)
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Re:Silly T-Molding Question
« Reply #5 on: April 11, 2003, 03:45:54 pm »
I'd t-mold all the way around...even on the bottom.  It helps when sliding your cab around on carpeting, plus it provides a buffer for damage when moving the cabinet.

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Re:Silly T-Molding Question
« Reply #6 on: April 11, 2003, 03:56:49 pm »
Another reason to route all the way around is that even if you decided not to put molding on the bottom, you would have the slot in place if you change your mind later.
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Re:Silly T-Molding Question
« Reply #7 on: April 11, 2003, 07:21:59 pm »
Thanks for the advice.  I have decided to route all the way around.  That's the way I was leaning, but needed some reassurances...  :)

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Re:Silly T-Molding Question
« Reply #8 on: April 12, 2003, 10:44:07 am »
Word of advice
Cut the slots before you assemble the cab. Its alot easier to cut the slots when you can lay the pieces flat on sawhorses than when its assembled and standing upright.

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Re:Silly T-Molding Question
« Reply #9 on: April 14, 2003, 10:32:58 pm »
I just asked this in another thread, but how deep should I route the slot around the sides?  The 1/16" bit I bought will cut 1/2" deep.  Will this be ok?

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Re:Silly T-Molding Question
« Reply #10 on: April 15, 2003, 01:39:42 am »
yep. rout it as deep as the slot cutter will go.

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Re:Silly T-Molding Question
« Reply #11 on: April 20, 2003, 03:45:37 am »
I build small arcade sticks and my 3/32 slot cutter stops at 1/2 inch deep sometimes going right through critical areas.  I set the fences on my router table so it doesn't go more than 3/8 deep now.