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T-Molding: Leather Texture or Smooth? (for 3/4" wood) ...and how many feet?
sofakng:
Can anybody else verify the 3/32 size bit? The t-molding.com site sells 1/16 size bits and says to use them for their 3/4" t-molding.
Now the t-molding.com 1/16 bit is $28 -- way overpriced.
Mlcswoodworking.com sells ALL sizes of bits for $9 (free shipping)... So thats where I'll probably order it from. Anybody know how long they take to ship?
So... for my 3/4" wood, should I buy a 1/16 size bit or a 3/32?
Bumblebounces:
I ordered the quarter inch shank 3 wing slot cutter from mclswoodworking. I got the 1/16 inch one and I was very happy with the results. mclswoodworking's web store is easy to use and I received the order fast. Highly recommended.
The only thing I would caution you on with the use of this bit is to be careful not to let the base plate of the router tilt at all. If it gets tilted at a slight angle, it will continue in that direction, making the slot "not centered" on the edge of your cab wall. I had this happen to me and I was able to repair the damge by making a sort of putty out of saw dust and glue, troweling it into the slot and letting it dry. I then ran my router through it again and it was good as new. But you would probably rather avoid the issue in the first place.
Good luck
Bumble
paigeoliver:
Ok, I have owned a zillion cabinets and replaced some t-molding, a glared at other pieces of t-molding.
The black leather t-molding holds up like nothing I have ever seen. I have never had to replace that stuff, even on heavy use games that had been on route for a decade or more (classics, with current, or close to current tax stickers). While I have had to replace the smooth black stuff on minty warehouse games that had tax stickers on them that expired in 1981.
froggerman:
Colour choice has a lot to do with your decision. I believe that the leather texture is only available in black and red. The smooth is available in many colours.
bdsjake:
I went with leather, really a personal style choice. Re the amount, as someone else mentioned, you should be able to estimate from your cab plans. Roughly, is your cab about 6' tall? going to do both sides front and back? That's 24' right away, add a little more for curves/angles/control panels...probably need 30-35'?
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