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Main => Woodworking => Topic started by: OverRide on November 05, 2009, 03:56:18 pm

Title: T-Molding Size??
Post by: OverRide on November 05, 2009, 03:56:18 pm

I am using the Ultimate Arcade II instructions for building my new cab. The one thing that I'm not sure of is the size of t-molding vs the size of MDF.
The MDF they suggest is 5/8" and the molding is 3/4". I always thought the t-molding needs to be the same width as the wood? 3/4" wood and 3/4" t-molding.
Thanks!

Title: Re: T-Molding Size??
Post by: Franco B on November 05, 2009, 04:22:04 pm

Generally you do want to use the same size t-moulding as the material thickness for the sides etc.

They may be refering to the CP and may be suggesting using 5/8" MDF + 1/8" acrylic/polycarb to give 3/4" to match the t-moulding.

Title: Re: T-Molding Size??
Post by: OverRide on November 05, 2009, 04:58:11 pm

Yes, that would make sense. The instructions call for acrylic on the sides.
Thanks for pointing out the obvious for me. lol :)

Title: Re: T-Molding Size??
Post by: Epyx on November 06, 2009, 07:10:53 pm

Here is an example of 5/8" MDF with 3/4" T-Molding with 1/16" laminate on both sides:

(http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb312/epyx_photo/CPCornertopViewTMold.jpg)

Using 5/8" T Molding with 5/8" or 3/4" T with 3/4" MDF would leave you with overhang of the laminate.  If you are just painting then no problem, go with a t molding that matches.

Title: Re: T-Molding Size??
Post by: Franco B on November 06, 2009, 11:44:24 pm

Good thinking Epyx, I had not thought about 1/16" laminate on both sides to add up to an 1/8"  :)

 

Title: Re: T-Molding Size??
Post by: edge10 on November 09, 2009, 04:46:34 pm

Any thoughts on using 3/4" t-molding with 23/32" plywood?  ???

The size is soooo close but does it look good or is it a pain (looks bad or catches on clothes and stuff)?

Title: Re: T-Molding Size??
Post by: Epyx on November 17, 2009, 05:53:40 pm

That won't be an issue...you can always trim some of the T-Molding using the sharp chisel technique, but the amount in your example would be pretty minuscule.

Title: Re: T-Molding Size??
Post by: opt2not on November 17, 2009, 07:41:33 pm

Quote from: Epyx on November 17, 2009, 05:53:40 pm

That won't be an issue...you can always trim some of the T-Molding using the sharp chisel technique, but the amount in your example would be pretty minuscule.

Here ya go... (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=86699.0) works great!

Title: Re: T-Molding Size??
Post by: edge10 on November 17, 2009, 10:13:42 pm

Thanks for the answers!    :applaud:

I was afraid this thread was dead.