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Title: How far does T-molding stick out?
Post by: Havok on February 15, 2006, 07:14:00 pm
Been doing some searching, and I came across one site that lists the "height" of the t-molding sticks out 3/8". This seems a bit much, can anyone confirm this? The reason I ask is that I am making swappable panels and would like to put t-molding around the edge for durability. This raises the issue of how much should I cut the panel down to compensate for the t-molding, as the end-to-end length cannot exceed 28 1/2" - I can't have any overhang on the length, but I'm ok on the width.

I'm still waiting for the t-molding and slot cutter to come in, but wanted to start on the panel. Thanks for any help!
Title: Re: How far does T-molding stick out?
Post by: Witchboard on February 15, 2006, 07:18:04 pm
(http://www.tmolding.com/cart/product_image.php?imageid=1)

I think the 3/8" your talking about is the tongue depth.  I think the 19/64" is the measurement you're looking for.

Ya know.. never mind... I'm not thinking right tonight.
Title: Re: How far does T-molding stick out?
Post by: somunny on February 15, 2006, 07:46:38 pm
Just checked.  1/16th".

Steve
Title: Re: How far does T-molding stick out?
Post by: Havok on February 15, 2006, 08:15:31 pm
Sweet! That was what I was looking for. That's the diagram I came across, and I remembered the 3/8" part. Now 1/16" sounds much better. Strange they left that one measurement out, you'd think people would want to know that one... Thanks guys!

Let the MDF sawdust fly - off to the garage!
Title: Re: How far does T-molding stick out?
Post by: AtomSmasher on February 15, 2006, 08:35:58 pm
(http://www.tmolding.com/cart/product_image.php?imageid=1)
if these measurements are correct then it would stick out 5/64'' which is 1/64 bigger then 1/16''.  although thats probably small enough to not matter.
Title: Re: How far does T-molding stick out?
Post by: somunny on February 15, 2006, 08:54:10 pm
Guess I should have said "approximately"...