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T-Molding in Canada?
Brax:
The depth doesn't really matter. All slot cutters cut that deep. Everyone's is like that.
My turn. Where did you get a 1/16" slot cutting bit?
hedge:
--- Quote from: Brax on April 15, 2003, 03:50:39 am ---The depth doesn't really matter. All slot cutters cut that deep. Everyone's is like that.
My turn. Where did you get a 1/16" slot cutting bit?
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Picked it up at Atlas Hardware - downtown Toronto on Queen Street. Not too far from where I work. It took them a while to figure out what I wanted and find it - but were finally able to put it together. Cost something like CDN $25 or $30.
Xphile:
will 1/16th work?
at tmold.com, the 5/8ths t-mold shows a 7/64 slot
and 3/4" t-mold shows a 3/32nd slot...
(Just something to be aware of..)
but hey, if it's too tight to hammer in, I guess you can just raise the bit 1/32 and make another pass.. :)
OSCAR:
--- Quote from: Xphile on April 15, 2003, 10:09:43 pm ---will 1/16th work?
at tmold.com, the 5/8ths t-mold shows a 7/64 slot
and 3/4" t-mold shows a 3/32nd slot...
(Just something to be aware of..)
but hey, if it's too tight to hammer in, I guess you can just raise the bit 1/32 and make another pass.. :)
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The dimensions on t-molding.com show the uncompressed spline width. The "barbs" on the spline compress to hold the t-molding in the slot. I used a 1/16" slot cutter to install 3/4" t-molding I purchased from t-molding.com and it makes for a nice and tight fit. If you paint after you cut the slot, you will probably have to go back and clean up the slot with a razor knife or something similiar. To make the installation a bit easier, I actually "V" the entrance of the slot with a razor knife. This helps keep the spline from folding over when you hammer it in.
Druin:
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--- Quote from: 2slk on April 12, 2003, 05:54:34 pm ---Brax,
I was thinking starburst but I've had way too many problems with this outfit to recommend them. What has your experience been with them?
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I just went to Starburst today to pick up my $500+ happ order from last week, no problems....I called in and gave some catalog numbers (4 player coin door, trackball, 2 rotary sticks (heh), and whatever else I forget now...
I went in and while I was there I got the odds & ends....some happ buttons, CANADIAN coin mechs (have to Ebay the U.S. ones I have)...and I should have asked about Tmolding while I was there...never thought to ask....
But I need a router bit too...and I doubt they'd have that.
But I had no problem with them, they called me a week after the order to say it was in, I didn't have to chase them around at all.
They're open mon-fri until 5:30, no weekends.
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