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Main => Main Forum => Topic started by: somunny on June 24, 2004, 05:15:11 pm
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Hi all,
I ordered 3/4" t-molding and a 5/64 slot cutter bit for my cabinet from t-mold.com. I recently visited t-molding.com and they recommend a 1/16 bit for 3/4" t mold and smaller.
Is 1/64 really going to make a difference?
Thanks!
Coop
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No. Use what you have. Hot glue makes a good adhesive and will fill in that small of a gap in my opinion. It's also inexpensive. By the way how much did you spend on that t-molding if I may ask?
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Excellent. I was hoping that I didn't blow 25 bucks on an oversized bit (even though my head was telling me 1/64th was pretty insignificant, you can never be too sure).
As for the molding itself - 3/4" red was 50 cents per foot.
Thanks for the info.
Coop
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I used 5/64 and it was a perfect fit.
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FWIW, I bought 3/4" chrome moulding from t-molding.com, and used a locally bought 1.6mm cutter (1/16").
I didn't use any glue to hold it in, but had to hammer it in place. It's held in very firmly and takes a lot of effort to pull it out, and when it does come out it takes a little MDF with it.
5/64" would be a tiny bit easier to install, and also to remove I would guess.
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Thanks for the feedback, guys!
I'm really impressed with the way you treat noobs with inane questions. ;D
Coop
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FWIW, I bought 3/4" chrome moulding from t-molding.com, and used a locally bought 1.6mm cutter (1/16").
I didn't use any glue to hold it in, but had to hammer it in place. It's held in very firmly and takes a lot of effort to pull it out, and when it does come out it takes a little MDF with it.
5/64" would be a tiny bit easier to install, and also to remove I would guess.
Same here .. I use plywood and have to use a rubber mallet to install it and when removing it always takes some material with it (no glue required that's for sure ... hehe).
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5/64" would be a tiny bit easier to install, and also to remove I would guess.
I could have installed mine by hand but a rubber mallet was much easier (and better looking). It holds firmly in place but not so firm that it takes out MDF when removing. IMO, 5/64" is the "right" size.
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I have some trouble from time to time doing the t-molding slot. I guess I don't hold it straight and get tooooo excited cutting the groove. But I'd recommend the smaller one.
I don't use glue. I used a hammer. But the groove got to big and it comes loose sometimes.