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T-Molding: Leather Texture or Smooth? (for 3/4" wood) ...and how many feet?
sofakng:
Thanks for all the great suggestions everybody! It sounds like more people prefer leather, but I'll wait for my t-molding.com samples to arrive (I've ordered samples of black leather and black smooth plus a few other colors).
My main concern right now is the router bit. I'd like to order it within the next day or so, and hopefully it will arrive before I leave for vacation next week.
So far it looks like one person recommended a 3/32 bit, and one person recommended a 1/16 bit. The t-molding.com site appears to recommend a 1/16 bit.
Anybody else have any suggestions on whether I should get the 1/16 or the 3/32?
Blakey:
--- Quote from: sofakng on June 01, 2004, 08:45:05 pm ---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?
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t-molding.com says 1/16" (0.0625")
outwater.com says 0.065"
5/32" = 0.078125"
The moulding is 3/32" (0.09375") at it's widest, so a 3/32" would be loose, 5/32" would be snug, and ~1/16" tight.
I have cut my slot with a 1.6mm (0.063") bit and am waiting on the moulding to arrive. Worst case scenario it's too tight, so I just adjust the bit up a little and retrace the cut to open it up some.
Also, the complete assembly isn't $9, that's just the arbor and bearing. You need part #5341, including the tri-wing blade. $16, so still cheaper. A two wing blade assembly cost me AUD$37 locally.
sofakng:
Thanks for all the great suggestions everybody!
I've ordered a 1/16" (full assembly, $16) slot cutter bit, and a 1 1/8" forstner bit from MLCSWoodworking.com. Hopefully I will have all the bits I need now.
Anybody else have any suggestions for routing the t-mold slot? Most people seem to say it takes a good long time, but my dad says it will take "5 minutes" to do the whole cabinet. Is he correct?
Anybody have any tips for me when doing the actual routing/cutting?
Thanks again!
pocketbikez:
--- Quote from: sofakng on June 02, 2004, 06:54:32 am ---Anybody else have any suggestions for routing the t-mold slot? Most people seem to say it takes a good long time, but my dad says it will take "5 minutes" to do the whole cabinet. Is he correct?
Anybody have any tips for me when doing the actual routing/cutting?
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practice on a few scrap pieces of mdf. both to get the depth correct and to get used to the router.
i set the mdf panels on sawhorses about waist high, then i stand over the router and at a medium pace i route all the way around the side panel. i concentrate on keeping the router level and close to the wood while going around corners. it takes me about 45 seconds to route one side panel.
dont stop and start the router midway, it will leave a wide spot.
sTyLeS:
Yes, if you're using 3/4" T-molding, you'll definately want the 1/16 inch slot cutter. I also went with the 3 wing slot cutter from MLCS Woodworking (make sure you get the complete assembly with arbor and bearing), and have used t-molding from both t-molding.com and t-mold.com, and you just use a rubber mallet and gently tap the molding into your slot, and it's not coming out.
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