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Main => Woodworking => Topic started by: guytalbot on November 18, 2013, 07:35:44 pm

Title: Replacement for this plastic part?
Post by: guytalbot on November 18, 2013, 07:35:44 pm

Hi,

Am a newbie and am converting a showcase cabinet.  On the front corners of the control panel are plastic pieces that form a rounded corner where the two peices of wood come together.  They are very brittle and break when any pressure is applied.  Any clue what these are called and where I can find a replacement?

(http://i.imgur.com/BQP6nQx.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/4WhGSom.jpg)

Thanks.

Title: Re: Replacement for this plastic part?
Post by: Slippyblade on November 18, 2013, 08:25:59 pm

Don't use plastic.  Just get wooden dowel and run it through a bandsaw to quarter it, then glue in place.

Title: Re: Replacement for this plastic part?
Post by: kahlid74 on November 20, 2013, 12:05:18 am

Yeah, those are just ugly.  Go with these:
(http://s7d4.scene7.com/is/image/LumberLiquidators/qr_rs?$373x273$)

Sturdier over the long haul.

BUT if you have your heart set on that stuff, it's basically 90 degree corner molding - http://displayproductsonline.com/3-16-in-x-90-degree-corner-molding-4-762-mm.html (http://displayproductsonline.com/3-16-in-x-90-degree-corner-molding-4-762-mm.html)
(http://displayproductsonline.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/thumbnail/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/1/3/1301_P.jpg)

You may have to measure how big your joint is to find the right fit but that should give you the key what to look for.