Need suggestions on how to deal with T-molding Problem

[Hoagie_one]

The cab I'm refurbing has a slot cut into it thats larger than standard T-molding fits into. The t-molding I bought does not fit snug at all and slides out with the slightest pressure, especially around bends.

Do they make a thicker slot t-molding or should I just use glue or discretely hidden nails \ staples?

[ivwshane]

I've read that a lot of people here have used hot glue in the slots to make it stay.

[Ginsu Victim]

The other day I ran into a similar problem with a cab for my friend. What we did was took a piece of clear packing tape, cut it to about 2 inches long, looped it over itself so the sticky part was outside, laid it across the slot, then pushed the t-molding in. We did this every two feet and next to curves/corners. Worked great. The tape isn't visible, and the t-molding is holding well in place.

[Hoagie_one]

The other day I ran into a similar problem with a cab for my friend. What we did was took a piece of clear packing tape, cut it to about 2 inches long, looped it over itself so the sticky part was outside, laid it across the slot, then pushed the t-molding in. We did this every two feet and next to curves/corners. Worked great. The tape isn't visible, and the t-molding is holding well in place.

Gonna give this a shot.

thanks

[CheffoJeffo]

I've read that a lot of people here have used hot glue in the slots to make it stay.

Hot glue FTW!

[cmoses]

I had a similar problem on my first cabinet.  Get some thin (width) masking tape and apply it to the T-Molding along the spline, folding it over so it is on both sides.  You may have to apply a couple of layers like this.  It basically builds up the thickness of the spline and allows it to grip when inserted into the groove. 

[evitagen]

I had this problem with my Control Panel... for some reason I cut the slots a size too big.  Not really sure why, since I did the rest of the cabinet the correct size.  Anyway... hot glue works great.  And it's so very easy.

[Hoagie_one]

I went with the hot glue.  Worked awesome.