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Title: t-molding question
Post by: Silverwind on February 06, 2003, 01:34:52 pm

I have 5/8 plywood.. will be putting 1/8 lexan on top of that..

should I get 3/4" t-molding to cover the side of the wood and also the side of the lexan? or just get 5/8 t-molding to cover just the wood?

Thanks :D

Title: Re:t-molding question
Post by: eightbit on February 06, 2003, 01:43:47 pm

Its personal preference, they also make a offset t-molding so that you can still center the slot on your board but have it overlap the plexi.

Title: Re:t-molding question
Post by: Silverwind on February 06, 2003, 01:51:54 pm

Quote from: eightbit on February 06, 2003, 01:43:47 pm

Its personal preference, they also make a offset t-molding so that you can still center the slot on your board but have it overlap the plexi.

you use laminate and not lexan on your CP correct eightbit?

I was going to ask you which method you used.. but it probably does not apply to your setup :)

They have a wider variety of t-moulding available in the 3/4" size.. which is half the reason I'm curious..

I suppose it would look smoother if the edge of the lexan was covered... the control panel would have more of a "one piece" appearance..

Title: Re:t-molding question
Post by: eightbit on February 06, 2003, 01:56:44 pm

The control panel that came on my first cab was 3/4" wood with plexi. The t-molding only covered the wood. I replaced that control panel and covered the replacement with vinyl with no over lay and I am very happy with it.
(http://mame.hower.us/willow/IMG_7842.JPG)
My other cab I covered in vinyl and then covered with plexi but the plexi was more for a way to hold the monitor glass down, then it was to cover the CP. It did make it possible to add labels to a couple of the buttons.
(http://mame.hower.us/rallyx/IMG_8654.JPG)

Title: Re:t-molding question
Post by: Elkor on February 06, 2003, 03:17:31 pm

IMO  ....

you should go with the 3/4.  That's what I did and I am VERY happy with the results.

it looks like a single sheet, and nobody is the wiser

(and mine is actually a laminate of MDF, sheet steel, and lexan!)

if you go with the offset 3/4 that eightbit suggested the slot will be somewhat easier to cut..

my 2c

Title: Re:t-molding question
Post by: Jakobud on February 06, 2003, 03:32:05 pm

I have 5/8" mdf with plexiglass and my 5/8" t-molding looks and feels great.

Jakobud

Title: Re:t-molding question
Post by: Silverwind on February 06, 2003, 03:54:50 pm

Quote from: Jakobud on February 06, 2003, 03:32:05 pm

I have 5/8" mdf with plexiglass and my 5/8" t-molding looks and feels great.

Jakobud

Do you have any pictures of that jakobud? :)

Title: Re:t-molding question
Post by: Silverwind on February 06, 2003, 03:56:08 pm

Quote from: Elkor on February 06, 2003, 03:17:31 pm

IMO  ....

you should go with the 3/4.  That's what I did and I am VERY happy with the results.

it looks like a single sheet, and nobody is the wiser

(and mine is actually a laminate of MDF, sheet steel, and lexan!)

if you go with the offset 3/4 that eightbit suggested the slot will be somewhat easier to cut..

my 2c

If I want to remove the lexan (say to change artwork) will the 3/4 t-molding get in the way if it covers the lexan edge?

also.. since it is covering lexan as well as the wood.. is there an increased probability that the t-moulding will be bent/pull off at the top?

Title: Re:t-molding question
Post by: eightbit on February 06, 2003, 04:05:44 pm

Quote from: Silverwind on February 06, 2003, 03:56:08 pm

If I want to remove the lexan (say to change artwork) will the 3/4 t-molding get in the way if it covers the lexan edge?

also.. since it is covering lexan as well as the wood.. is there an increased probability that the t-moulding will be bent/pull off at the top?

Nope, it shouldn't get in the way and it shouldn't bend at the top any more than if you weren't using lexan.