T-molding question

[reko19]

Any recommendations for installing T-molding around 90 degrees corners?  I usually put a V-notch on the part that is inserted in the slot, any other techniques?  Thanks.

[garnerb350]

In or out 90 degrees?

V-notches are fine...all depends on how you slide it in...

On my inward 90s...I made a simple v-notch for the corner....on the outward I made a wider v-notch...
So really it doesn't matter...also have a glue gun on hand just in case... A little goes a long way.
( I had a couple of spots that were aggravating, and I used hot glue and it is sitting pretty)

[reko19]

ok, will give a glue gun a shot. thanks for the reply

[Kevin Mullins]

I also like to "form" the t-molding while warm, either by mother nature on a hot day or by gently using a heat gun so that it is more plyable and then when it cools it will retain the shape better and is less likely to pull itself back away from bends.
Otherwise stiff t-molding tends to want to return to being straight so to speak causing it to pop out of bends and such.

[garnerb350]

I ordered my t-molding from T-moulding .com...and I've never touched the stuff before...I got the regular 3/4 black...and it was very soft and pilable...

Another hint....make sure that your router has a large enough base. When I was in the process of routing out my side pieces of my cab...the router I had blew up and I quickley ran and got a replacement....Problem was though that the Lowes I went to...only had a laminate router...It has a small base and it makes it hard to control and keep my slot cutter level...I totally screwed up one side...
Reason why I am saying this...is that if you screwup...you can get away by actually cutting the groove flush with the underside of the moulding ( bottom part of the " T " ) and you can use the glue gun to glue it to the wood....( I did this on my keyboard drawer underneath my control panel)...Havent had a problem since....