T molding is garbage

[Hawk Daddy]

What in the world do I use to hold this stuff in place, it's all loose and stuff, and looks like crap, Is there some glue or something that I am suposed to use?

Hawk

[Jeff AMN]

It should fit just fine unless you ordered the wrong size. If you want to hold it in place with glue, however, try something like wood glue.

Edit: This stuff rocks - http://elmers.com/homerepair/ultimateglue/index.asp

[CheffoJeffo]

Or routed too big. Or has an old cab with worn slots.

I like to use hot glue for loose t-molding.

Cheers

[Hawk Daddy]

Yeah it's that old galaga that I just got repainted, and I ordered new t molding and it just isn't working out as planned.

[Jeff AMN]

Here's what I'd do:

I'd fill your slots with glue, get the T-molding on quickly (but nicely) and then use a damp rag to wipe off the excess glue. You're going to need to use quite a bit of glue to make it hold well. Also, don't leave the t-molding as is while the glue is setting. It can easily separate from the cab while drying. You might want to use strips of electrical tape to hold the t-molding in place while the glue hardens. Just make sure to wipe off the excess glue while it's wet or you'll have a tough time getting it off without hurting your paint job or the t-molding.

[CheffoJeffo]

If you have a hot glue gun (a craft gun works fine for me), try that -- you can do a bit at a time, it sets fast (makes it easier to get good results) and, should everything go to heck, isn't a big deal to pull back out.

Using a slower-setting glue could be problematic unless you get the t-mold securely and uniformly taped to the cabinet while it sets ... depending on the t-mold and fit, you could get ripples ... and you probably don't want to be pulling the t-mold out once the glue sets.

My $.02.

[SirPeale]

Hot glue is definitely the way to go.  Sets up quickly - but not *too* quickly, and fills spaces nicely.

Guns are cheap, and so are the glue sticks.

[knave]

I agree with the above...Go with the Hot Glue...Pick up a glue gun and glue sticks at any craft store...heck walmart or Target probably has them too.

[polaris]

i warm up the things im bonding with a fan heater, the glue gun glue sets that little slower ,gives you a few extra seconds.

my twopennorth
as cheffo would say if he was from the north of england

[ark_ader]

Has anyone tried P-Trim?

I use it on gatorboard and Foamboard, but should work nice with MDF. 

It just clips on, but the curves you will have to heat it with a hairdryer.

[leapinlew]

I've had pretty good luck using masking tape around the spine of the T to make it thicker.

I haven't had any luck at all calling it names.

[Hawk Daddy]

Well the hot glue worked like a charm.  I'm just running into some other probems now, that I didn't have before.

Hawk

[SGT]

Has anyone tried P-Trim?

I use it on gatorboard and Foamboard, but should work nice with MDF. 

It just clips on, but the curves you will have to heat it with a hairdryer.

What is P-Trim? Got a link?

[Hawk Daddy]

 well thats the finished products, except for the control overlay, I have it I'm just waiting on some black carriage bolts, before I put it on there.

Hawk

[horseboy]

That is a true thing of beauty Hawk Daddy. 

Aren't you glad you didn't sell it? 

[Hawk Daddy]

Yeah it is I must agree, but now I just have to fight the urge to shot it with a shoot gun because it's not working correctly.  But I don't know.

Hawk

[Level42]

I say sell it.




Before you fire that gun.....

[Level42]

Oh and next time, we've got a very nice wiki here that can help you out with these things....

http://wiki.arcadecontrols.com/wiki/T-Molding