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Title: T-Molding along the back edge of a cabinet: Yay or Nay?
Post by: DaOld Man on December 23, 2011, 11:53:45 am

How many of you guys run T-molding along the edge thats most likely going to be facing the wall?

Title: Re: T-Molding along the back edge of a cabinet: Yay or Nay?
Post by: Rando on December 23, 2011, 12:13:09 pm

Mine does, but that's cause I used a UAII cabinet so the slots were pre-cut, the T-Molding was plentifully provided, and the back of the cabinet is noticably NOT flat against the wall, so the back edges are quite visible.

Title: Re: T-Molding along the back edge of a cabinet: Yay or Nay?
Post by: Donkbaca on December 23, 2011, 12:23:05 pm

I did, it looks better that way, and the molding is dirt cheap

Title: Re: T-Molding along the back edge of a cabinet: Yay or Nay?
Post by: BobA on December 23, 2011, 12:36:47 pm

If I had a flat edge on the back of my cab I would slot it for t-molding.  As it is all the bartops that I make are from stock that has a bull node edge on one side.   I face it towards the back so I have a straight edge that is already finished.

Edit: It only costs about $6.   :D

Title: Re: T-Molding along the back edge of a cabinet: Yay or Nay?
Post by: eds1275 on December 23, 2011, 03:40:08 pm

Yeah, considering how cheap t-molding is I guess the question is why not?Even if the back is against a wall, imagine you accidentally bump the wall. The hard edge of mdf/plywood is going to do more damage to the wall than much softer plastic and t-molding offers a little protection for your laminate/gruelling paintjob at teh edges. I think it's really worth it.

Title: Re: T-Molding along the back edge of a cabinet: Yay or Nay?
Post by: RandyT on December 23, 2011, 04:04:48 pm

Not to mention the protection it adds to the cabinet itself.  MDF and particle board are very susceptible to breakage on the sharp corner.  It tends to shear off layers of the material if hit just right.  The T-molding will help protect those sharp edges where this type of damage is more likely.

Title: Re: T-Molding along the back edge of a cabinet: Yay or Nay?
Post by: mgb on December 23, 2011, 05:38:29 pm

I have my t-molding going down the back. I prefer it that way, but alot of machines don't and I guess thats ok too