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Title: Help finding right Router Bit Size for T-Molding Channel
Post by: usaf-lt-g on October 25, 2016, 03:46:22 pm: Hi Guys,

I need some help finding the right Router Bit Size for a Customer Control Panel I'm finishing. I have a 1/2" thick of board that has a 1/8" Scratch Resistant Plexi that will go on top (Thus bringing the total thickness when both layers are attached to 5/8"). I have 5/8" T-Molding I am applying to the edge. Image of Specs of T-Molding below.

(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/VRAAAOSw5dNWsl2s/s-l500.jpg)

What size slot cutter router bit would I need to cut the grove for this? This image says the thickness of the T-mold is 7/64. Is there a bit I can pickup from Home Depot / Lowes / Menards / Ace or is this something I have to special order?

Your help is GREATLY appreciated! Thanks! :cheers:
Title: Re: Help finding right Router Bit Size for T-Molding Channel
Post by: UEDan on October 25, 2016, 04:00:31 pm: This is where I picked up my slot cutter:
http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/smarthtml/pages/bt_slot.html#anchor_slotct3w (http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/smarthtml/pages/bt_slot.html#anchor_slotct3w)
For 7/64... I would go with the 3/32" 3 flute
Title: Re: Help finding right Router Bit Size for T-Molding Channel
Post by: pbj on October 25, 2016, 04:06:04 pm: Get the set from Harbor Freight like everyone else...

http://www.harborfreight.com/carbide-tip-three-wing-slotting-cutter-router-bit-set-7-pc-68871.html (http://www.harborfreight.com/carbide-tip-three-wing-slotting-cutter-router-bit-set-7-pc-68871.html)
Title: Re: Help finding right Router Bit Size for T-Molding Channel
Post by: usaf-lt-g on October 25, 2016, 04:12:55 pm: Quote from: pbj on October 25, 2016, 04:06:04 pm
Get the set from Harbor Freight like everyone else...

http://www.harborfreight.com/carbide-tip-three-wing-slotting-cutter-router-bit-set-7-pc-68871.html (http://www.harborfreight.com/carbide-tip-three-wing-slotting-cutter-router-bit-set-7-pc-68871.html)

Awesome Thanks! I have a Harbor Freight right down the road! ;) 3/32" 3 Flute is what I'll use! Thanks guys!
Title: Re: Help finding right Router Bit Size for T-Molding Channel
Post by: JDFan on October 25, 2016, 04:45:30 pm: Quote from: usaf-lt-g on October 25, 2016, 04:12:55 pm
Quote from: pbj on October 25, 2016, 04:06:04 pm
Get the set from Harbor Freight like everyone else...

http://www.harborfreight.com/carbide-tip-three-wing-slotting-cutter-router-bit-set-7-pc-68871.html (http://www.harborfreight.com/carbide-tip-three-wing-slotting-cutter-router-bit-set-7-pc-68871.html)

Awesome Thanks! I have a Harbor Freight right down the road! ;) 3/32" 3 Flute is what I'll use! Thanks guys!

Don't forget they usually have a 20% off one item coupon floating around that would save you $5 !
Title: Re: Help finding right Router Bit Size for T-Molding Channel
Post by: Slippyblade on October 26, 2016, 12:41:54 am: I got mine from Groovy Game Gear.
Title: Re: Help finding right Router Bit Size for T-Molding Channel
Post by: usaf-lt-g on October 26, 2016, 09:37:25 am: Quote from: JDFan on October 25, 2016, 04:45:30 pm
Don't forget they usually have a 20% off one item coupon floating around that would save you $5 !

Double awesome! :applaud:

I already found it, and actually never realized they typically have a 20% coupon. I'm always going there for odd tools I need to work on the car. Thank you! :woot