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Title: t-moulding
Post by: sodapopinski on February 10, 2005, 07:23:27 pm

I just found a router bit that will cut the groove for t-moulding. What size is the kerf suppose to be? the bit is about 1/8".

Title: Re: t-moulding
Post by: TalkingOctopus on February 10, 2005, 07:34:52 pm

1/8" is too big.  It needs to be 1/16".  Many people, including myself ordered a bit here:

http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/smarthtml/pages/bt_slot.html

Title: Re: t-moulding
Post by: stellarola on February 11, 2005, 12:20:50 am

They also sell the same bit at Lowes.

Title: Re: t-moulding
Post by: Jabba on February 11, 2005, 01:13:33 am

You can also special order a 1/16" Freud bit (the best) at Home Depot. Its Called a Freud 1/6" Slot Cutter...

Title: Re: t-moulding
Post by: FractalWalk on February 11, 2005, 03:39:33 pm

Am I the only one that used 3/32". That worked perfectly for me. It holds tight but still lets me remove it without taking a pound of MDF with it.

Title: Re: t-moulding
Post by: TalkingOctopus on February 11, 2005, 04:13:11 pm

Quote from: FractalWalk on February 11, 2005, 03:39:33 pm

Am I the only one that used 3/32". That worked perfectly for me. It holds tight but still lets me remove it without taking a pound of MDF with it.

Anything smaller than 7/64" should work fine.

Title: Re: t-moulding
Post by: sodapopinski on February 11, 2005, 04:22:54 pm

 I'm a carpenter and I was explaining my problem of the wrong slot cutter size at work when I noticed that there was t-moulding right in front of me. Its commonly used between lino and carpet. The moulding is nearly identical to the arcade machine moulding. I assume its cheap plus the moulding clearly is designed for 1/8". I plan on looking further into this because it would be a hell of alot more convenient. I've checked everywhere for a 1/16" slot cutter here in Edmonton, Alberta and nothing. Has anyone used this alternative?

Title: Re: t-moulding
Post by: FractalWalk on February 11, 2005, 05:59:11 pm

Quote from: TalkingOctopus on February 11, 2005, 04:13:11 pm

I don't plan on removing it.

Title: Re: t-moulding
Post by: sodapopinski on February 11, 2005, 06:22:28 pm

What about 1/8" and some really good adhesive or epoxy?

Title: Re: t-moulding
Post by: TalkingOctopus on February 11, 2005, 08:16:28 pm

Quote from: sodapopinski on February 11, 2005, 06:22:28 pm

What about 1/8" and some really good adhesive or epoxy?

Sure that could work but I'd really recommend doing it the "right" way if possible.  You can use hot glue w/ an 1/8" slot.  You need an adhesive that dries quickly because tmolding does not stay in place.  You could also use small nails to pound it in or to keep it in place while the adhesive is drying.