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Title: t-molding and corners
Post by: vusteveii on July 23, 2003, 03:46:13 pm

I've currently got some sharp corners on my cab and control panel, like 90 degree turns, how well will t-molding be able to make that kind of turn, i was thinking about cutting out a little piece of the part that goes in the kerf, just curious what kind of results you all have had with this.

steve

Title: Re:t-molding and corners
Post by: zaphod on July 23, 2003, 03:51:17 pm

I cut a 'V' out of the backside for corners.  Simple and works very well.  

Title: Re:t-molding and corners
Post by: Hoagie_one on July 23, 2003, 04:21:11 pm

or round them off with a router

Title: Re:t-molding and corners
Post by: RandyT on July 23, 2003, 04:22:22 pm

Quote from: vusteveii on July 23, 2003, 03:46:13 pm

I've currently got some sharp corners on my cab and control panel, like 90 degree turns, how well will t-molding be able to make that kind of turn, i was thinking about cutting out a little piece of the part that goes in the kerf, just curious what kind of results you all have had with this.

This is exactly how the pros do it.  They just have a special tool that costs about $100 to cut that little "V".  A $1 razor knife works well too, just takes more time and definitely more caution!.  :o

RandyT

Title: Re:t-molding and corners
Post by: TalkingOctopus on July 24, 2003, 03:19:43 pm

I cut the V with a really sharp pair of meat scissors.  I was not really all that careful, but fortunately it turned out fine.

Title: Re:t-molding and corners
Post by: AlanS17 on July 24, 2003, 03:27:45 pm

I cut it out with a sharp kitchen knife. It doesn't matter. Doesn't even need to be pretty. Nobody else is gonna be looking at it.

For a right angle you may want to completely remove the plastic across the back for about an inch. That's apretty sharp turn and a little "v" notch might not "cut it".

Title: Re:t-molding and corners
Post by: RedSquirrel on July 24, 2003, 06:13:50 pm

i think im gonna cut the grooves with a knife and make it wider with a screw driver or chisel. Might take a bit longer, but better than spending money on a router i wont use much again..

Title: Re:t-molding and corners
Post by: SirPeale on July 25, 2003, 08:24:54 am

Quote from: RedSquirrel on July 24, 2003, 06:13:50 pm

i think im gonna cut the grooves with a knife and make it wider with a screw driver or chisel. Might take a bit longer, but better than spending money on a router i wont use much again..

Sounds like an excellent way to break your cabinet.

BTW - They're talking about notching the T Molding itself, not the cabinet.

Title: Re:t-molding and corners
Post by: OSCAR on July 25, 2003, 08:33:15 am

Here's another thread on this topic with links & pics.

http://www.arcadecontrols.org/yabbse/index.php?board=1;action=display;threadid=6751