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3/4" MDF + 1/8" Lexan = How to mount t-molding?
edge:
Here's the situation:
- I made a control panel with 3/4" MDF.
- I covered it with 1/8" lexan.
- I used 3/4" yellow t-molding on the rest of my cab.
How should I install the t-molding on the control panel?
- Install the t-molding just like the rest of the cab (with router slot at center of MDF)? This will leave the lexan popping out over the tmolding.
- Use the same 3/4" t-molding, but offset the router so that the t-molding is flush with the top of the lexan?
- I tried to find oversized 7/8" t-molding, but only found it in black. :(
I attached a pic to help you visualize. :)
Thanks for the help.
Edge
leapinlew:
You ready for this answer?
Go buy 5/8th plywood and remake your control panel...
Yeah, I didn't think you'd like it. I had to do it. In fact, here is a picture as proof:
I wanted my plexi and control panel to be covered by a peice of 3/4" t-molding. I ended up having to buy a whole sheet of plywood just for that. I used the whole sheet eventually making supports and other odds and ends for another cab.
Another option is just make the t-mold fit the control panel and use a chamfer bit to create a 45 degree angle on the plexi. I did this with my last control panel and it looks pretty good. Here is a picture of the 45 degree plexi:
Either way, let us know what your gonna do. :)
bishmasterb:
I think leapinlew's recommendation will probably produce the best results, however if you don't want to redo the control panel, you might also consider simply cutting the lexan so it sits back from the edge by a quarter-inch or so, so it doesn't look like it's supposed to be covered by the t-molding.
leapinlew:
While the yellow t-mold will look the best, black wouldn't be back either...
edge:
Thanks, leapinlew, for the super fast response.
--- Quote from: leapinlew on January 07, 2007, 07:56:58 pm ---Go buy 5/8th plywood and remake your control panel...
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Ugh. I think that will my last resort. I hope I can avoid that route.
--- Quote from: leapinlew on January 07, 2007, 07:56:58 pm ---Another option is just make the t-mold fit the control panel and use a chamfer bit to create a 45 degree angle on the plexi. I did this with my last control panel and it looks pretty good.
--- End quote ---
Do you have a closeup of the plexi cut like this? Does that make it a bit gentler to the touch to reduce scraping?
In that same way of thinking, what do you think about using a quarter round bit and routing the bottom front-edge of the control panel? This would visually reduce the visible wood in the front of the control panel (so all you see if t-molding)?
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