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Title: Offset Nintendo T-Molding conundrum
Post by: kevinp on April 17, 2009, 04:45:04 pm

Hello all,

I have some major resto to do on an original DK Jr. Nintendo cab.  This is a USA orange model with 5/8" particle board sides.  The slot is noticably offset and I'm starting to realize that finding white 5/8 offset-slot molding is not going to happen.  What is everyone doing with this little problem?

Is trimming 3/4" molding the way to go?  And how does one do this, with a razor blade?  I do not want any ugly overhang due to the slot.  Also, what size slot cutter is used, as I am renovating the bottom quarter of this cabinet with new particle board and will have to match the existing slots.

Thanks!

Title: Re: Offset Nintendo T-Molding conundrum
Post by: BobA on April 17, 2009, 05:14:41 pm

Works for laminate edges and t molding.

Link to trimmer (http://www.rockler.com/ecom7/product_details.cfm?sku=1266&cs=1&cookietest=1)

Title: Re: Offset Nintendo T-Molding conundrum
Post by: lowlifefalcon on April 18, 2009, 01:19:06 am

did you try mikesarcade.com

Title: Re: Offset Nintendo T-Molding conundrum
Post by: leapinlew on April 18, 2009, 02:07:28 am

fill with bondo and cut a new t-mold slot.

Title: Re: Offset Nintendo T-Molding conundrum
Post by: ArtsNFartsNCrafts on April 18, 2009, 06:12:12 pm

By some strange happenstance, one side of my DK cab is offset and the other isn't...but honestly...to me, anyway...the offset is hardly noticeable.


man, i've missed you guys.

Title: Re: Offset Nintendo T-Molding conundrum
Post by: jimkirk on April 19, 2009, 03:18:21 am

Fill slot with bondo and cut new slot,then use 5/8" T-Molding.
It will look much cleaner than using 3/4" and cutting with a razor blade IMO.