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Title: Router bit size for T-molding.
Post by: Tekn0mega on March 16, 2005, 10:20:56 am

I am ready to assemble my cab, but first need to cut the groove for the T-Molding (5/8").

 I don't know what size bit I should use with my router (as this is actually the first time I will use it! ::) )

 Any help is greatly appreciated!  ;D

Title: Re: Router bit size for T-molding.
Post by: sodapopinski on March 16, 2005, 10:23:11 am

i used a 3/32", it worked just fine. There really hard to find though. Dont go any bigger though, i had a 1/8", too big!

Title: Re: Router bit size for T-molding.
Post by: walls83 on March 16, 2005, 10:25:15 am

I think I used 1/16th size.  And they are hard to find.  I ordered my off the web.

Title: Re: Router bit size for T-molding.
Post by: clanggedin on March 16, 2005, 10:49:10 am

Last time I wsas at Home Depot they had a bunch of 1/16 slot cut bits there. I had to get my first one online, but everytime I have been there since then they have had some in stock.

Title: Re: Router bit size for T-molding.
Post by: Lilwolf on March 16, 2005, 11:33:55 am

really?  I'm suprised.  Ive NEVER seen them there.

I'm still hoping someone puts one up on Buy/Sell/Trade forum.  I don't know how long they last... but the number of projects that need one... then done forever... there should be some who want to send one out for 10 bucks shipped... Seems like a fair deal.

Title: Re: Router bit size for T-molding.
Post by: walls83 on March 16, 2005, 11:38:36 am

1o bucks shipped would be sweet.  I think I paid 40 for mine.

Title: Re: Router bit size for T-molding.
Post by: TalkingOctopus on March 16, 2005, 11:48:19 am

http://mlcswoodworking.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/smarthtml/pages/bt_slot.html -  Why not get one here?  They are $16 begore shiping.  I got mine here.

Title: Re: Router bit size for T-molding.
Post by: Lilwolf on March 16, 2005, 12:02:57 pm

Yup.. new they are 16+shipping...  Why I thought 10 bucks shipped for a used one would be a good deal... might even get 14 shipped.  Would really cut the initial cost of that bit.

Title: Re: Router bit size for T-molding.
Post by: FractalWalk on March 16, 2005, 01:03:40 pm

I used 3/32" and it was perfect.  1/8" is definitely too big and IMO, 1/16th is too small.  1/16th will work for putting the molding in but if you ever have to take it out, it can damage the groove (depending upon materials used.)

Title: Re: Router bit size for T-molding.
Post by: jcrouse on March 16, 2005, 01:13:32 pm

I got mine here, the 1/16 wide one. I use all MDF and removing and replacing the t-molding has never done any damage to my slots.

http://www.t-molding.com/cart/customer/home.php?cat=5

John

Title: Re: Router bit size for T-molding.
Post by: Tekn0mega on March 16, 2005, 03:08:52 pm

 Once again, BYOAC community to the rescue!  :D

  Since I am working with MDF particle, I will try a 3/32, to avoid breakage on removal.

  Ty ty ty.

 

Title: Re: Router bit size for T-molding.
Post by: Samstag on March 16, 2005, 03:09:38 pm

Quote from: Lilwolf on March 16, 2005, 11:33:55 am

I'm still hoping someone puts one up on Buy/Sell/Trade forum.

Title: Re: Router bit size for T-molding.
Post by: cholin on March 16, 2005, 03:39:06 pm

Thats a pretty good idea except you would have to have some type of "credit rating" incase someone is gonna steal it halfway through the chain!

Title: Re: Router bit size for T-molding.
Post by: Tekn0mega on March 16, 2005, 08:28:36 pm

 BTW: if you live in the greater Las Vegas area, Woodworkers Emporium says they have these hard to locate bits. Perhaps I helped one or two ppl with that info  ;D 

 Woodworkers Emporium- (702) 871-0722

 They close at 4 frickin 30! Who the hell closes at 4:30 in Vegas?! :P

Title: Re: Router bit size for T-molding.
Post by: clanggedin on March 16, 2005, 08:31:33 pm

I have used a 1/16 bit on a number of projects that needed T-molding and it works. I have never had a problem with it breaking either if I have had to pull the molding back out.

Title: Re: Router bit size for T-molding.
Post by: Captain_Dingo on March 16, 2005, 09:11:37 pm

I was just at a Denver-area Home Depot about 10 minutes ago, buying a hinge template for hanging some doors.  Consequently, I was in the router section....

They had the 1/16" slot cutters (Porter Cable brand) for something I rememberbeing less than $15... $13.90 or something like that.

Title: Re: Router bit size for T-molding.
Post by: DrewKaree on March 17, 2005, 01:54:31 am

Quote from: Lilwolf on March 16, 2005, 11:33:55 am

I'm still hoping someone puts one up on Buy/Sell/Trade forum.  I don't know how long they last... but the number of projects that need one... then done forever... there should be some who want to send one out for 10 bucks shipped... Seems like a fair deal.

I'm thinking I can make a small fortune (like, 5 bucks ;D ) if I can find them for that price, since this comes up so often.

Peale, you should think about adding this to your inventory!