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Title: cutting for a t-mold?
Post by: davellaman on September 11, 2003, 10:23:35 pm

What tool is used to cut for a t-mold?

Thanks,

Mark

Title: Re:cutting for a t-mold?
Post by: Sasquatch! on September 11, 2003, 10:27:27 pm

Router with a 1/16" slot cutting bit.

Title: Re:cutting for a t-mold?
Post by: Cisco Kid on September 12, 2003, 01:10:11 am

To be more exact (in case you don't know what to buy or where to get it)

- 1/16" Three Wing Slot Cutter -
http://freud-tools.com/freud56threw.html (item # : 56-100)

- 1/2" Shank Slot Cutting Arbor -
http://freud-tools.com/freud60slotc3.html (item # : 60-122)

... and of course you need a router that accepts a 1/2" shank ... and you'll be ready to start cutting those slots for your T-Molding  ;D

Hope that helps ya

Title: Re:cutting for a t-mold?
Post by: pointdablame on September 12, 2003, 10:56:51 am

are there any bits for a 1/4" shank? I found a good deal on a 1/4" router at Home Depot and was gonna get that, but not if I can't use it for the main reason I'm buying it for.

Title: Re:cutting for a t-mold?
Post by: Nannuu on September 12, 2003, 11:07:48 am

Yep,
http://freud-tools.com/freudslotcut.html

Title: Re:cutting for a t-mold?
Post by: Sasquatch! on September 13, 2003, 12:37:13 am

Quote from: pointdablame on September 12, 2003, 10:56:51 am

are there any bits for a 1/4" shank? I found a good deal on a 1/4" router at Home Depot and was gonna get that, but not if I can't use it for the main reason I'm buying it for.

I got mine from MLCS Woodworking (http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/smarthtml/pages/bt_slot.html#Anchor%20slotct3w).  $16 for the whole assembly, and it works like s champ.

Title: Re:cutting for a t-mold?
Post by: davellaman on September 16, 2003, 01:43:24 pm

will any of these work?  These are from home depot.  I was also looking at the router add on for the dremel since I currently own a dremel and not a router.  Any ideas and thoughts on this would be greatly appreciated.

Router Accessories
 

 
  Name Price Qty. Add to Cart
  1/8 In. Radius Rounding Over Bit
   

Title: Re:cutting for a t-mold?
Post by: Radical on September 16, 2003, 02:59:58 pm

Quote from: davellaman on September 16, 2003, 01:43:24 pm

will any of these work?  These are from home depot.  I was also looking at the router add on for the dremel since I currently own a dremel and not a router.  Any ideas and thoughts on this would be greatly appreciated.

I don't think any of those are what you're looking for.  You need a slot cutting bit.  Take a look at some of the links posted above.  They got pictures and everything.

When I was in Lowes the other day I saw one but I don't know if they had the right size.  I haven't looked at Home Depot.  Neither one lists it on their website (both their websites suck IMO).

I can't say I've tried the Dremel but it seems like a lot of work with that little tool.  I would think it might be difficult to keep it flat on the surface while cutting.