molding question

[begbie71]

I was wondering if there were any alternatives out there to the regular t-molding?  I don't have a router, or the required bit, is there a valid alternative?  I've got a desk here that has molding of some sort on it but it just seems to be glued on and is still stuck on pretty good after a couple of years.  I've looked around on the net for something that may work but to no avail.  Anyone have any suggestions?

[hyiu]

if you don't have any tools to route that groove for t-molding...
I believe there another thing... you just stick it on...
I think its called... veneer... go Home Depot and ask...

just like most kitchen cabinets... the edge is that thingy....

[begbie71]

Thanks, yeah I know the stuff you mean, I remember seeing it, wasn't sure how well it would work though, is there anyone that's had any luck with the veneer stuff?

[hyiu]

well.... ultimately... t-molding will hold better cos of the T shape is holding on that groove...

but if you check like kitchen cabinets... they can be good for yrs....
(assuming normal household use.... not street arcade abuse...)

just make sure when you put it on, you'll have to do it right....
then I guess it'll work....

good luck....

ps: if you do go this way... can you post some pics ??...
 

[CitznFish]

there is a similar molding that you nail on. looks like T-Molding but has embedded nails.. Sorry i don't remember it's trade name..

[SNAAAKE]

I was wondering if there were any alternatives out there to the regular t-molding?  I don't have a router, or the required bit, is there a valid alternative?  I've got a desk here that has molding of some sort on it but it just seems to be glued on and is still stuck on pretty good after a couple of years.  I've looked around on the net for something that may work but to no avail.  Anyone have any suggestions?

Got any ace hardware near by?

Its called "BATTEN STRIP"

Looks just like t-molding but you use very small finishing tacks.
Pictures  !  





This should go in a faq or somethin..I already posted about this before..(answer to EXACT same question ).

[Nervous]

Its called "BATTERN STRIP"

I think you mean "Batten Strip".

Here's a good description:http://www.gossencorp.com/deep_dimension.htm

Also, that's probably the most hideous bedspread I've ever seen.  *gasp*
What year is this 1978?    

[Lilwolf]

Its called "BATTERN STRIP"

Also, that's probably the most hideous bedspread I've ever seen.  *gasp*
What year is this 1978?    

LOL!  

[SNAAAKE]

Its called "BATTERN STRIP"

I think you mean "Batten Strip".

Here's a good description:http://www.gossencorp.com/deep_dimension.htm

Also, that's probably the most hideous bedspread I've ever seen.  *gasp*
What year is this 1978?    

yeahhh....you proved me wrong.. :(you have been here what..LIKE  A DAY..?

just a typo thats all...I think I anwered this question about 3 times already...

"and all 3 times..i wrote *BATTEN* strip".

GET IT !  

Remember,you are not here to b!tch about who typed something wrong...

[Nervous]

yeahhh....you proved me wrong.. :(you have been here what..LIKE  A DAY..?

just a typo error thats all...I think I anwered this question about 3 times already...

"and all 3 times..i wrote *BATTEN* strip".

GET IT !  

Remember,you are not here to b!tch about who typed something wrong...

Hmm, where to start... so many choices.

1. I think you're over-reacting.  I'm not "proving you wrong", I'm just making sure that the person who needs the information got the correct information.  Remember, other readers haven't seen your previous 3 posts, just the one they recently wrote asking for help.

2. What gives you the right to make a comment about how long I've been posting here?  Your 1700 posts?  From what I've been reading around here it looks like you've only got about 15 useful posts anyway.  That either makes you essentially a newbie like me, or a serious waste of other people's time.  Kindly keep your juvenile comments to yourself.

3. No, I'm not here to point out other people's typos, but if you're going to react that way when I do point something out, you need some serious help my little friend.  

Start by lightening up and respecting other people who post here.

[SirPeale]

I think he's mad that you offended his bedspread.  That wasn't very nice.  After all, we're all here to enjoy retro things (such as old arcade games) so he keeps this bedspread around for nostalgia.

[Nervous]

I think he's mad that you offended his bedspread.  That wasn't very nice.  After all, we're all here to enjoy retro things (such as old arcade games) so he keeps this bedspread around for nostalgia.

LOL, nice!

[Wienerdog]

Start by lightening up and respecting other people who post here.

Not that I am defending Snaake "the arcade monitor evangelist", but did you not see his wink and smiles?  Just a little lesson in reading, those are supposed to give you a clue he is saying something light heartedly.  

[SNAAAKE]

but did you not see his wink and smiles?  Just a little lesson in reading, those are supposed to give you a clue he is saying something light heartedly.  

Thats right..lot of the time I get $hit from people because I either didnt explain it correctly or bad spelling...

While I am actually trying to help the guy...some people have 0 clue on why we are even here(I never correct anyone's spelling,I dont have time for that crap ).

As for molding..i was at Ace hardware today(need jigsaw blade)..I saw some new kind of molding that you can stain..

First you use VERY thin finishing tacks then some putty(stainable putty anyone?) and then stain..that what the worker down there told me..i wonder if anyone ever did this(cover tacks with wood putty then stain?)

Hmmm...anyone?

[Wienerdog]

Man, I would use an adhesive before I tried to cover finishing nails with wood putty.  

I guess nobody went further down the "veneer" route.  

It is called edgebanding.  There is an adhesive on the back of a roll of this stuff, and you can put it on with an iron.  Here is one place that carries it:
http://www.rockler.com/ecom7/showdetl.cfm?offerings_id=1738&objectgroup_id=240&catid=47&DID=6

There are special edgebanding irons, but you can use a regular clothes iron too.  Use aluminum foil between your clothes iron and the edgebanding so that you don't get the adhesive on the iron.

Rocker has the wood banding, but you can also get white or probably black.  Then again, you could just get the wood banding in then paint it.  

[Wienerdog]

13/16" X 50 ft Iron Edge - Birch is $18.99.

[SNAAAKE]

Man, I would use an adhesive before I tried to cover finishing nails with wood putty.  

I guess nobody went further down the "veneer" route.  

It is called edgebanding.  There is an adhesive on the back of a roll of this stuff, and you can put it on with an iron.  Here is one place that carries it:
http://www.rockler.com/ecom7/showdetl.cfm?offerings_id=1738&objectgroup_id=240&catid=47&DID=6

There are special edgebanding irons, but you can use a regular clothes iron too.  Use aluminum foil between your clothes iron and the edgebanding so that you don't get the adhesive on the iron.

Rocker has the wood banding, but you can also get white or probably black.  Then again, you could just get the wood banding in then paint it.  

I did..it sucks..

see my white cabinet..?

thats edge banding right there..its "OK" but if you are gonna be using any artwork/contact paper+plexi glass then you want to wrap the paper(artwork) around and edge banding isnt for panels with artwork that wraps around.

However,Its not "TOTALLY" out of opition.  

Its all right..just not as "ARCADISH" or "COOL" as t-molding.

Its allright for cabinets..

[begbie71]

Thanks for all the input, I knew the information was out there, just had trouble finding it as I didn't know the exact name of the materials, sorry guys, didn't mean to start a little feud on this one.

[medley]

I have sucsessfully cut the slot for T-Molding with just a hand saw. you can also use a table saw if you have a thin enough blade.