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Title: EZ way to put on t-molding??
Post by: Demon-Seed on May 27, 2004, 10:35:48 pm

Hi
I got my tmolding for my control panel today. the panel is done and looks good, I am satisfied with it. I do not want try and cut the tmolding slot and screw it up.. any advise on how to do it right? I only have one shot.. its 3/4" inch black tmolding.

thanks
JIM

Title: Re:EZ way to put on t-molding??
Post by: SirPeale on May 27, 2004, 10:41:42 pm

Get some scrap board and practice cutting first!

Title: Re:EZ way to put on t-molding??
Post by: spystyle on May 27, 2004, 11:36:00 pm

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Title: Re:EZ way to put on t-molding??
Post by: Demon-Seed on May 28, 2004, 09:49:51 am

Hi
I seen that picture of the router you have...hmm its round and sits ontop of the wood.. the router I have is a handheld one...actually used to cut electrical outlets in try wall.. hmmm.... it can't use the top of the wood as a guide like the one in your pic :( any other solutions?? All I have is the control panel to t-mold

thx
JIM

Title: Re:EZ way to put on t-molding??
Post by: REBIRTH on May 28, 2004, 10:39:18 am

Sounds like you have a handheld dremel type thing?  I doubt you would be able to cut a t-molding slot very well with that at all.  A normal router/router bit is self guiding, so it really does most of the work for you.  You can route a slot around the entire panel in seconds.  With a handheld dremel device I don't see how you could do it.  Got any friends that you could borrow a router from?

Title: Re:EZ way to put on t-molding??
Post by: SirPeale on May 28, 2004, 10:41:35 am

Like I said, get a piece of scrap and practice.

If you don't have scrap, there's got to be a construction site somewhere with a dumpster.

It doesn't even have to be 3/4" (or whatever thickness) since it's just practice.

Title: Re:EZ way to put on t-molding??
Post by: Demon-Seed on May 28, 2004, 11:10:00 am

Hey
I know but I was wondering if it is possible without a router? any handheld tool? not sure I can get a router thats why :(

Title: Re:EZ way to put on t-molding??
Post by: AlanS17 on May 28, 2004, 11:46:32 am

Most Home Depots rent tools... and you'll only need it for a day anyways...

Title: Re:EZ way to put on t-molding??
Post by: unclet on May 28, 2004, 12:12:53 pm

I called local cabinet makers and found one which had a 1/16" router bit for T-molding.   He charged me $10 to cut both sides of my cabinet along with the 4-player control panel.   That is the easiest way I found since I really dont like routers ...... plus it is cheaper than renting one as well.

Remember these are professional cabinet makers so the chances they "mess-up" is a lot less than if I tried it myself.... good luck!

Title: Re:EZ way to put on t-molding??
Post by: spystyle on May 28, 2004, 04:57:44 pm

I've worked in construction and often seen those being used to make freehand cuts in drywall and sheetrock for electrical outlets, it's probably called a RotoZip or DeWalt Drywall Cutter. That's not the ticket for routing a slot for the t-molding.

Dig it?
Craig

Quote from: Demon-Seed on May 28, 2004, 09:49:51 am

Hi
I seen that picture of the router you have...hmm its round and sits ontop of the wood.. the router I have is a handheld one...actually used to cut electrical outlets in try wall.. hmmm.... it can't use the top of the wood as a guide like the one in your pic :( any other solutions?? All I have is the control panel to t-mold

thx
JIM

Title: Re:EZ way to put on t-molding??
Post by: Demon-Seed on May 29, 2004, 06:29:35 am

ok i will look into it.. my bro may have one