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Title: t moulding substitute
Post by: thomas_surles on March 25, 2014, 12:06:48 pm
I was wondering if we could brainstorm a substitute for t moulding. I am using quarter inch ply.
eds1275 already suggested a pinstripe.  Anybody have any input on this?

Here is the link to my build. http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,135450.0.html (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,135450.0.html)
Title: Re: t moulding substitute
Post by: pbj on March 25, 2014, 12:14:49 pm
T-molding is the biggest hustle going in this hobby.  I'd love to be shown a cabinet that only needs 20'.  Everyone gets burned once and then you just deal with 10 foot scraps piling up in a box. 
Title: Re: t moulding substitute
Post by: Vigo on March 25, 2014, 12:22:30 pm
Edge banding.
Title: Re: t moulding substitute
Post by: yotsuya on March 25, 2014, 12:39:35 pm
T-molding is the biggest hustle going in this hobby.  I'd love to be shown a cabinet that only needs 20'.  Everyone gets burned once and then you just deal with 10 foot scraps piling up in a box.

HAHAHA. True. I usually save the extra bits for other projects.
Title: Re: t moulding substitute
Post by: Le Chuck on March 25, 2014, 01:31:47 pm
Some vendors sell by the foot rather than in rolls.  I buy exactly how much I need and they usually toss in a few extra feet.  My STUN Runner took 47 feet and cost me $12.  Not exactly what I'd call a hustle.
Title: Re: t moulding substitute
Post by: yotsuya on March 25, 2014, 01:35:37 pm
I suppose you could do 20 feet if you don't run T-Molding down the back and bottom.
Title: Re: t moulding substitute
Post by: wp34 on March 25, 2014, 01:42:06 pm
How do you guys store your extra T-molding?  I've got a lot of it piled up at the moment and don't want to get it damaged.
Title: Re: t moulding substitute
Post by: yotsuya on March 25, 2014, 01:44:38 pm
I roll it back up, secure it with tape, and put it in a large USPS priority mail box. Works well.
Title: Re: t moulding substitute
Post by: Le Chuck on March 25, 2014, 01:45:33 pm
I was wondering if we could brainstorm a substitute for t moulding. I am using quarter inch ply.
eds1275 already suggested a pinstripe.  Anybody have any input on this?

Here is the link to my build. http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,135450.0.html (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,135450.0.html)

Just use a quarter round bit and run the edges with your router.  Sand lightly, use high build primer, sand again, paint and done. 
Title: Re: t moulding substitute
Post by: wp34 on March 25, 2014, 01:47:48 pm
I roll it back up, secure it with tape, and put it in a large USPS priority mail box. Works well.

Thanks.  I was overthinking again.   :cheers:
Title: Re: t moulding substitute
Post by: pbj on March 25, 2014, 02:18:46 pm
Well, with my TMNT pedestal, I couldn't squeeze any vendor less than about $35 shipped for 40 feet of 3/4" blue t-molding.

So what do I do?  Suck it up and buy 100 feet for $45 shipped.

http://www.amazon.com/Plastic-T-Molding-100ft-Roll-Light/dp/B00DL7KQ9E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1395771486&sr=8-1&keywords=blue+tmolding (http://www.amazon.com/Plastic-T-Molding-100ft-Roll-Light/dp/B00DL7KQ9E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1395771486&sr=8-1&keywords=blue+tmolding)

I'm curious if it will actually ship.  It's quite a bit cheaper than what his website quotes.

Title: Re: t moulding substitute
Post by: yotsuya on March 25, 2014, 02:23:33 pm
Well, with my TMNT pedestal, I couldn't squeeze any vendor less than about $35 shipped for 40 feet of 3/4" blue t-molding.

So what do I do?  Suck it up and buy 100 feet for $45 shipped.

http://www.amazon.com/Plastic-T-Molding-100ft-Roll-Light/dp/B00DL7KQ9E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1395771486&sr=8-1&keywords=blue+tmolding (http://www.amazon.com/Plastic-T-Molding-100ft-Roll-Light/dp/B00DL7KQ9E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1395771486&sr=8-1&keywords=blue+tmolding)

I'm curious if it will actually ship.  It's quite a bit cheaper than what his website quotes.

Whaaaaa.... Gamemolding.com has 40 ft of that color blue for $23 shipped.
Title: Re: t moulding substitute
Post by: pbj on March 25, 2014, 02:33:39 pm
Game Molding does not have dark blue. 

 :cheers:
Title: Re: t moulding substitute
Post by: Le Chuck on March 25, 2014, 02:35:15 pm
Well, with my TMNT pedestal, I couldn't squeeze any vendor less than about $35 shipped for 40 feet of 3/4" blue t-molding.

So what do I do?  Suck it up and buy 100 feet for $45 shipped.

http://www.amazon.com/Plastic-T-Molding-100ft-Roll-Light/dp/B00DL7KQ9E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1395771486&sr=8-1&keywords=blue+tmolding (http://www.amazon.com/Plastic-T-Molding-100ft-Roll-Light/dp/B00DL7KQ9E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1395771486&sr=8-1&keywords=blue+tmolding)

I'm curious if it will actually ship.  It's quite a bit cheaper than what his website quotes.

Whaaaaa.... Gamemolding.com has 40 ft of that color blue for $23 shipped.

Yeah, gamemolding.com is where it's at.  A quarter a foot for 3/4 black and none of that 20ft garbage!

@PBJ, yeah but they have white and you can get a $2 box of rit dye
Title: Re: t moulding substitute
Post by: yotsuya on March 25, 2014, 03:07:47 pm
Yeah, gamemolding.com is where it's at.  A quarter a foot for 3/4 black and none of that 20ft garbage!

Yep. My go-to guy for molding.
Title: Re: t moulding substitute
Post by: thomas_surles on March 25, 2014, 04:30:28 pm
Edge banding.
Thats a good one. Is it able to make it around corners or sharp curves? What
Title: Re: t moulding substitute
Post by: DarakuTenshi on March 26, 2014, 08:27:56 am
T-molding is the biggest hustle going in this hobby.  I'd love to be shown a cabinet that only needs 20'.  Everyone gets burned once and then you just deal with 10 foot scraps piling up in a box.

HAHAHA. True. I usually save the extra bits for other projects.

Yeah I have to order another 20" and I only need about 4" of it.
Title: Re: t moulding substitute
Post by: Vigo on March 26, 2014, 11:31:10 am
Edge banding.
Thats a good one. Is it able to make it around corners or sharp curves? What

Curves are usually no problem. Sharp corners you usually need to cut. Doesn't look too bad being cut though.
Title: Re: t moulding substitute
Post by: Le Chuck on March 26, 2014, 11:47:31 am
Edge banding.
Thats a good one. Is it able to make it around corners or sharp curves? What

Curves are usually no problem. Sharp corners you usually need to cut. Doesn't look too bad being cut though.

Stuff is real easy to apply too, most of it already has the adhesive on it and you just need to run a hot iron along it. 
Title: Re: t moulding substitute
Post by: thomas_surles on March 26, 2014, 02:54:31 pm
Edge banding.
Thats a good one. Is it able to make it around corners or sharp curves? What

Curves are usually no problem. Sharp corners you usually need to cut. Doesn't look too bad being cut though.
Sweet sounds like a plan. Thanks guys

Stuff is real easy to apply too, most of it already has the adhesive on it and you just need to run a hot iron along it.
Title: Re: t moulding substitute
Post by: Le Chuck on March 26, 2014, 03:23:51 pm
Edge banding.
Thats a good one. Is it able to make it around corners or sharp curves? What

Curves are usually no problem. Sharp corners you usually need to cut. Doesn't look too bad being cut though.


Stuff is real easy to apply too, most of it already has the adhesive on it and you just need to run a hot iron along it.
Sweet sounds like a plan. Thanks guys
Edumakate yourself first:
http://www.joewoodworker.com/veneering/edgebanding-guide.htm (http://www.joewoodworker.com/veneering/edgebanding-guide.htm)