Mameroom Plans Question

[austinrfnd]

Hi,
  My dad and I purchased theUltimate Arcade II
plans.  I have one question.  It says that 3/4 inch of
t-molding needs to be used.  But the wood is 5/8 inch.
 Is there some sort of mistake? or is it compensating
for something that I have overlooked?

-Austin

[SNAAAKE]

Hi,
  My dad and I purchased theUltimate Arcade II
plans.  I have one question.  It says that 3/4 inch of
t-molding needs to be used.  But the wood is 5/8 inch.
 Is there some sort of mistake? or is it compensating
for something that I have overlooked?

-Austin

  of course its a mistake.U use 5/8" molding for 5/8" wood.

[walls83]

or use 3/4 t-molding with 3/4 wood..

[Brax]

Yes it is compensating for something you (and the "experts") have overlooked.

LAMINATE, the laminate is nearly 1/8" and 3/4" t-molding covers it perfectly when using 5/8" thick plywood. If you choose to finish with paint then obviously go with t-molding the same width as your MDF or plywood.

Even with laminate you don't HAVE to go with the wider t-molding but I think it looks far more professional to have the edge of the laminate covered.

[SpAwN]

Hi,
  My dad and I purchased theUltimate Arcade II
plans.  I have one question.  It says that 3/4 inch of
t-molding needs to be used.  But the wood is 5/8 inch.
 Is there some sort of mistake? or is it compensating
for something that I have overlooked?

-Austin

I had the same question. Scott from mameroom.com told me the 3/4 T-Molding is to compensate for the 5/8 wood + Laminate. It looks real good using this setup.

[SS427]

Just remember if your using a laminate or some cover that is about 1/8" thick, adjust the slot cut in the wood to compensate (in other words,,,with a cover, the slot will not be perfectly center in the wood as compared to the rest of the cabinet)

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[RandyT]

Even with laminate you don't HAVE to go with the wider t-molding but I think it looks far more professional to have the edge of the laminate covered.

Also keep in mind that if you do this, make sure you use the panel as your template when you cut your overlay.  Otherwise, everyplace where they don't match perfectly there will be a bulge,  or a gap for nasty stuff to accumulate.

Also, if you decide to use formica, or some other material (paint?) then you'll want to use narrower moulding. It can be trimmed, but it's hard to make it look good without the proper tool.

RandyT

[hyiu]

since you paid for the plans.... I would say ask Mameroom for details.....

sorry... don't mean to sound cold / not helpful...

but I have heard only good stuffs about mameroom's fast and responsive help.....

and since its their plan... I would say they should know best.....